Bid 18-19 Low Lift Pump Station Upgrade

The City of Rochester, NH is seeking a contractor to upgrade its low‑lift raw‑water pump station. The scope covers demolition of existing equipment, civil site work, concrete and masonry, fire‑stop and sealant applications, installation of a new vacuum‑prime system, two 60‑HP horizontal split‑case centrifugal pumps, associated instrumentation, SCADA integration, electrical power distribution, motor‑control centers, VFDs, piping, valves, and related site improvements. The contract includes a 180‑day substantial‑completion deadline and a 210‑day final‑completion deadline, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. Funding is through the New Hampshire Clean‑Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking‑Water SRF, triggering Davis‑Bacon, American Iron & Steel, and DBE requirements. • Civil works: earthwork, grading, concrete sidewalks, masonry, fire‑stop, sealants. • Mechanical/electrical equipment: vacuum‑prime system, two 60 HP pumps, motor‑control center, VFDs, SCADA/PLC integration. • Compliance: Davis‑Bacon wages, AIS steel, DBE/MBE/WBE participation, 5‑year sealant warranty, equipment warranties, and strict bonding requirements.