Water Works: Cohas Ave 20-Inch Water Main Project

Location:	New Hampshire
Posted:	Feb 2, 2026
Due:	Feb 10, 2026
Agency:	City of Manchester
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	FY26-804-30
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MANCHESTER WATER WORKS

281 Lincoln Street

Manchester, NH 03103

(603) 624-6494

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR

COHAS AVENUE 20-INCH WATER MAIN PROJECT

FY26-804-30

Manchester Water Works, acting through its Board of Water Commissioners and in accordance with the

provisions of Manchester NH Code of Ordinances Chapter 39: Procurement Code, inclusive, seeks

Statements of Qualifications for services related to Cohas Avenue 20-inch Water Main Project

Sealed Statement of Qualifications will be received until 2:00pm prevailing time on the 10th of February,

2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Interested companies may obtain copies of the Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) documents from the city

website: www.manchesternh.gov/bids

Questions regarding this request should be expressed in writing and directed to Mark Bourque;

mbourque@manchesternh.gov.

The Board of Water Commissioners reserves the right to waive any irregularities, reject any or all proposals,

and to accept the proposal that appears to be in the best interest of Manchester Water Works. Failure to

submit all information called for may be sufficient grounds for disqualification.

Additional information concerning the project may be obtained by visiting the City of Manchester’s

website at: https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Purchasing/Bid-Opportunities-and-Results. The

City of Manchester, New Hampshire is an affirmative action equal employment opportunity employer.

Philip W. Croasdale

Director, Manchester Water Works

MANCHESTER WATER WORKS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

COHAS AVENUE 20-INCH WATER MAIN PROJECT

FY26-804-30

ARTICLE 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Manchester Water Works (MWW) is seeking qualifications from experienced contractors for the

construction of 20-inch water main and related appurtenances on Cohas Avenue in the city of

Manchester, NH.

1.2 The project includes approximately 2,800 linear feet of 20-inch zinc coated ductile iron (ZCDI)

water main on Cohas Avenue between the Cohas Pump Station and the intersection of Cohas

Avenue and Bodwell Road as well as valves, hydrants, and other appurtenances. The project is

scheduled to start construction in spring 2026, with substantial and final completion dates in

September 2026 and May 2027, respectively. The primary source of funding is the American

Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and NH Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund. Interested

Contractors are required to list in detail their applicable experience with the above project

components.

1.3 Only contractors and/or subcontractors with demonstrated experience installing water main in

cold-weather climates shall be considered.

1.4 Only contractors designated as being prequalified by written correspondence from MWW shall

be considered for invitation to submit bids for this project.

ARTICLE 2 – INTERPRETATIONS

2.1 All questions pertaining to the meaning or intent of the Request for Qualifications shall be

referred in writing to Mr. Mark P. Bourque, Deputy Director-Water Distribution, Manchester

Water Works, 281 Lincoln Street, Manchester, NH 03103, MBOURQUE@manchesternh.gov.

ARTICLE 3 – RECEIPT OF QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 Qualification package shall be labeled COHAS AVENUE 20-INCH WATER MAIN PROJECT, Attn.

Mark P. Bourque and must be received at Manchester Water Works, 281 Lincoln Street,

Manchester, NH 03103 by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.

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3.2 It is the responsibility of each interested firm to assure that the qualification package is in the

possession of the responsible MWW official or his designated alternate prior to the stated time

above.

ARTICLE 4– REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

4.1 All items requested in this Article must be submitted bound in one volume, with three (3) copies

provided.

4.2 The Project Superintendent shall be as indicated in the firm’s statement of qualifications.

4.3 Additional listing of all subcontractors who will perform the work as described in this RFQ,

4.4 Brief (7 pages or less) description of the firm and the unit/division and subcontractors

responsible for this type of work requested by MWW.

4.5 Description of the current work load of the firm and the personnel to be assigned to this project

and a description of the work load of any subcontractors to be assigned. Description shall clearly

indicate availability for current, proposed, and projected assignments within the time frame

designated herein.

4.6 Confidential Prequalification Statement (Article 6).

ARTICLE 5 – QUALIFICATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

5.1 MWW shall review qualifications based on the following criteria:

5.1.1 The ability, capacity, and competence to perform the work as reflected by experience of

the contractor and subcontractor team.

5.1.2 Ability to perform the work within the allotted time as reflected by the workload and

availability of adequate personnel, past experience and quality of work.

5.1.3 The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the

contractor team.

5.1.4 The number, size, pertinence, recent history and quality of performance on previous

contracts.

5.1.5 Previous and existing compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the work.

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5.1.6 The sufficiency of financial resources and ability to perform the work.

5.1.7 The quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplies or contractual services to the

particular use required.

5.1.8 The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service.

5.1.9 The ability of the bidder to meet the city's bonding and insurance requirements.

5.1.10 Evaluation of references related to the completion of similar work.

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ARTICLE 6 – CONFIDENTIAL PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT

Name of Company _____________________________________Filing Date ____________

Street _________________________________________ Phone ( ) __________________

City, State, Zip __________________________________________________________________

Type of Organization

Corporation _____

Partnership _____

Individual _____

Notes to Prequalification Statement:

All information furnished will be held in strict confidence. Only managers of the administrative,

financial, and water supply divisions of MWW will have access. No reproductions will be made.

Pages 4-11 of this Statement must be completed in full in order for a prequalification determination to

be made. Omissions may cause delays in processing, or be basis for disqualification for which we do not

assume any responsibility.

Should any change occur which substantially alters the data contained herein the above-named

prospective bidder shall immediately notify Manchester Water Works and submit a complete revised

Prequalification Statement. Manchester Water Works reserves the right to request supplemental

information as it feels necessary to perform this prequalification determination.

Only bids from prequalified contractor teams will be considered. No prospective bidder will be

prequalified until the rules relative to filing of the Prequalification Statement have been complied with

and determinations of classification, capacity, and acceptable experience meeting criteria, have been

made by Manchester Water Works.

Nothing in this Prequalification Statement shall be construed as depriving Manchester Water Works of

the right to reject any bid where, in its opinion, other circumstances and developments have changed

the qualification or responsibility of the bidder.

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