N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 510.04

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Env-Wq 510.04 - Bidding Requirements

Recipients of state or federal funds for projects covered under §211 or 212 of the CWA shall comply with the following bidding requirements:

(a) The bid period shall be not less than 30 calendar days;
(b) The advertisement for bids shall include the following information as commensurate with the nature and magnitude of the project:
(1) The project name and contract number;
(2) The location of work;
(3) A description of work to be performed;
(4) The names and addresses of persons receiving bids;
(5) The time and date at which the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud, and a statement that bids received after that time will not be accepted;
(6) An address and cost information for obtaining plans and specifications; and
(7) The addresses where plans and specifications can be examined.
(c) A bid security in the amount of 5% of the bid shall be required in the form of a certified check or a bid bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in New Hampshire and made payable to the recipient;
(d) A 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond shall be required;
(e) The recipient shall reserve the right to:
(1) Reject any or all bids;
(2) Accept any bid;
(3) Waive any informalities or minor defects on bids received; and
(4) Omit any bid item; and
(f) If any addenda to the bid are needed, the recipient shall:
(1) Submit the proposed addenda to the department for review as much in advance of issuing it as possible;
(2) Refrain from issuing the addenda without approval from the department; and
(3) Issue the approved addenda no less than 5 days prior to bid opening.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 510.04

(See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 500) #9394, INTERIM, eff 3-1-09, EXPIRES: 8-28-09; ss by #9531, eff 8-26-09

Amended by Volume XXXV Number 49, Filed December 10, 2015, Proposed by #10984, Effective 12/1/2015, Expires12/1/2025.
Amended by Number 2, Filed January 12, 2023, Proposed by #13511, Effective 12/20/2022, Expires 12/20/2032.