This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Consulting Services for Portsmouth Bicycle Pedestrian Plan Update The City of Portsmouth is a historic New Hampshire port city settled in 1623. It is a compact community (16 square miles) of 21,000 residents situated directly off of Interstate 95 on the Maine / NH border. Portsmouth has a reputation as a highly desirable place to live, work, and recreate due to a variety of factors. The City has a rich history, reflected in its many remaining historic properties as well as its public spaces. It has a vibrant downtown with a concentration of retail and restaurant establishments, accommodations, civic and religious uses, performance spaces and cultural institutions, as well as a mix of residential types. Commercial areas outside of the downtown continue to thrive, as well, and building permit applications for new development and redevelopment of all types continue to be submitted at a steady pace. Portsmouth is a regional employment hub with over 250 businesses located at Pease International Trade port alone, along with a number of medium to large-size enterprises located throughout the City. Portsmouth is located within a highly developed regional transportation network and has a mature local transportation system. Interstate 95, a major corridor for travelers in New England, bisects Portsmouth approximately three-quarters of a mile from the central downtown area, and there are five exits off the interstate within Portsmouth city limits. The Spaulding Turnpike (Routes 4 and 16) is a limited access highway, which provides access from the northwest. Route 33 is another important gateway from the west of the City, and Route 1 provides regional access from Maine and towns to the south and is also an important local connector. SCOPE OF WORK The Consultant's role will be to carry out the scope of work described below. The proposal should clearly identify the method for documenting or illustrating the deliverables for each task. The Consultant may modify the desired scope of work presented below if, based on their professional expertise and knowledge, they can provide an approach that will more effectively address the goals of this project; however, the consultant shall identify and explain any modifications to the requested scope. Project Management It is anticipated that the consultant shall establish a clear and consistent communication framework for the duration of the project. The proposed scope of work should include an effective project management approach that includes regular project updates and coordination between the consultant and City staff. If this proposal involves a team of consultants, the lead firm and designated project manager shall be clearly identified. The City of Portsmouth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technical or legal deficiencies, and to accept any proposal that it may deem to be in the best interest of the City. PROJECT SCHEDULE The selected consultant shall be expected to begin work within two weeks of contract signing and complete all tasks in their entirety within 9 months of contract signing. Requests for additional information or for administrative questions should be directed in writing to purchasing@cityofportsmouth.com. The deadline for questions and requests for additional information is Friday January 5, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS The City reserves the right to negotiate a contract for specific tasks identified in this scope of work depending on funding availability. The City of Portsmouth reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to waive technical or legal deficiencies, to proceed or not to proceed with any subsequent proposal process, or to negotiate without further process any contract as may be in the best interest of the City. The City further reserves the right to undertake such investigation as it deems necessary to evaluate the qualifications of the Consultant and to evaluate its submittal. Firms may be asked to submit releases as part of the investigation and review of qualifications. Failure to provide a release if requested will result in disqualification. All concepts, designs, information and cost savings ideas that may be generated during the selection process shall become the property of the City of Portsmouth. CONTRACT DOCUMENT Upon selection, the highest ranking firm will be invited to enter into contract negotiations with the City. When the contract is executed by both parties, the Consultant will be instructed to commence providing the work outlined in the contract. All information, data, documents, photos, computer records, and other materials of any kind acquired or developed by the consultant pursuant to this project shall be the property of the City of Portsmouth. If the City is unable to reach agreement with the highest ranking firm, the City may enter into negotiations with the next highest ranking firm.