Brush & Chip Grinding

The Town of Hampton, NH seeks a qualified contractor to provide a one‑year, fee‑per‑cubic‑yard contract (with two optional one‑year extensions) to grind, chip, and remove accumulated brush, log wood, and wood chips from its Transfer Station at 11 Hardardt’s Way. Work is performed during summer and fall (and potentially spring) seasons, with a schedule of roughly three weeks per processing period. Bidders must attend a non‑mandatory pre‑bid site visit, submit a sealed bid by August 4 2026, and provide performance and payment bonds. Payment is based on actual cubic yards processed, less 5 % retainage, with liquidated damages for missed deadlines. • Scope: grinding/chipping and removal of approx. 9,300 CY brush + 1,050 CY chip (≈10,350 CY total) per year. • Contract type: sealed bid, fee‑per‑cubic‑yard, one‑year base term, up‑to‑two one‑year extensions. • Schedule: pre‑bid visit 7/21/2026; bid opening 8/4/2026; summer work mid‑August to Sept 15 2026; spring/fall work in extension years. • Mandatory site inspection before bidding; bidders must provide qualifications, references, and insurance. • Payment: unit price per CY (example $3‑$5), 5 % retainage, invoicing within 30 days. • Bonds: performance bond equal to bid price; liquidated damages $100/day for delays not due to weather. • Evaluation: lowest responsive, responsible bid on total cost basis, but not solely lowest price.