Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Claremont, New Hampshire. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The City of Claremont, NH (hereafter referred to as the "CITY") invites qualified firms to submit proposals for Sidewalk Project (hereafter referred to as the "CONTRACTOR"). Details of the project will be covered in the scope of work section of this document. CONTRACTORS submitting proposals are responsible for being totally familiar with the City of Claremont and the project requested. Any questions or inquiries must be submitted, with attached bid sheets, in writing and received by Friday, November 29th, 2024, no later than (7) calendar days prior to the proposal due date. The contact person for this project is: Alex Gleeson, Director of Public Works 8 Grandview Street Claremont, NH 03743 (603) 542-7020 dpw@claremontnh.com. Removal of approximately 1,120' of existing concrete sidewalks (both side of Franklin) from Sullivan Street to School Street (See attached map). Installation of approximately 845' of NHDOT granite curbing (both sides) set in concrete on one side, installation of 5' wide 3000psi concrete with fiber at a depth of 4" with broomed, non-slip finish. Finished with patch paving of effected area and loam and seed where applicable. All Proposals become the property of the CITY and will therefore be considered a public document which will be open to public viewing, after the bid opening. This Proposal, if accepted, will become a legally binding addendum to the eventual contractual agreement with the CITY. This request for Proposal in no way commits the CITY to make an award or reimburse any CONTACTOR for any expense incurred in responding to this request. The successful CONTRACTOR will be required to provide proof of General Liability, Motor Vehicle, Workers' Compensation, and Excess Liability (an "umbrella" policy) insurance, identifying the CITY as an additional insured, and must be submitted to the CITY upon signing of a contract for services. The policy must be issued by a carrier that is duly licensed to do business in the State of New Hampshire. Any subcontractors will be subject to the same insurance requirements (which will be detailed as a part of the SCOPE OF WORK). Scope of Work: The City of Claremont is seeking proposals for sidewalk project for the following activities (each location spelled out in bid sheets): o Removal of existing sidewalks o Installation of granite curbing to match existing, tipping down at intersections and driveways to pavement. Concrete poured front and back (for certain areas, indicated on the bid sheets). o Install 1" crushed gravel behind curb and fine grade for paving or concrete flat work. o Pave with HMA at a depth of 2" (in certain areas, indicated on the bid sheets). o Install 3000psi concrete with fiber at a depth of 4" (for certain areas, indicated on the bid sheets). o Saw cut or butt grind all paved driveways within the work area and match pavement in these locations. o Patch pave any disturbed area for curb/sidewalk installation. o Install truncated domes at each road crossing and crosswalk location. (24"x30" iron, set in concrete, with 2" border (in asphalt locations), (truncated domes can be set directly in concrete on the concrete sidewalk locations) o Landscaping affected areas to match existing, to include loaming and seeding. This proposal requires the selected firm to: o Provide one (1) bid for lump sum project. o Provide one (1) bid sheet per location. o Provide one (1) project pricing sheet for possible additional work, if agreed upon o Provide proper traffic control if needed. o Provide adequate protection of work areas with safe passage of pedestrians and motorists alike. o Provide pre-notification to the Department of Public Works two (2) weeks prior to start of construction. The CITY reserves the right to add or to subtract to portions of this project to meet funding. Pricing for additional work will be as set forth in quantity bid sheet. Proposals must conform to the requirements of this request for proposals. The city reserves the right to waive any irregularity in any proposal, or to reject any or all proposals. Work will commence on the Summer Street sidewalks NO sooner than June 16th , 2025, after school is let out for the summer break, and completed no later than August 31st , 2025. Work on other locations has to be completed no later than June 12th, 2024, weather permitting. Contract shall be fully executed prior to December 27th, 2024.