The City of Keene, NH is seeking bids for the replacement of 2 non-portable service water pumps, original to the plant and installed in 1985. The project includes engineering for pump replacement design and installation of a new pumping system. The project duration is 210 calendar days, with substantial completion expected within 180 calendar days. The successful bidder must furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds and execute the Contract Agreement within 10 days following notification of the acceptance of their bid. Key requirements for bidders include: • Having a permanent place of business • Having adequate personnel and equipment to perform the work expeditiously • Having suitable financial status to meet obligations incidental to the work • Having timely paid all employees, subcontractors, and material suppliers in accordance with the terms of the City’s payment procedures on any prior City contracts • Having appropriate technical experience satisfactory to the Engineer and the Division in the class of work involved • Being registered with the Secretary of State to do business in New Hampshire • Having performed to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the Division on previous contracts • Having complied with the requirements of previous Contracts including conformance to technical specifications, quality of the work, contract times and extensions thereof, responsiveness to the direction of City officials, and operation in accordance with the standards and regulations of the City.