Strafford County Government Contracts, RFPs & Bids
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Government Projects in Strafford County
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Somersworth is planning a 1,730 SF addition and major renovation of its public library to address accessibility, restrooms, childrens room upgrades, and ADA/code compliance. Planned work includes a new elevator, HVAC replacement and controls, LED lighting, fire sprinklers, telecom and security upgrades, roof replacement, and site/landscape and stormwater improvements. A $7.3 million bond has been approved, and the City plans to engage a construction management firm by fall 2026, with roughly one year of construction. Design is led by Placework and Emmanuel Engineering, so contractors, systems vendors, and grant consultants have an entry point before GMP and trade packages are locked.
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$7,300,000Jun 17, 2026Variance granted for 171 residential units (242 bedrooms) and 4150 sq ft of ground floor retail space at 404 High Street.
Contract Award
$56,000,000Jul 10, 2026Somersworth is moving to award the Indigo Hill Road and Old Rochester Road Watermain Replacement Project following a competitive bid process that yielded four bids. N. Granese & Sons was the lowest qualified bidder with a recommended contract value of $2,951,536.50 for the base scope plus Alternate A (Indigo Hill Road mill and overlay), and Wright-Pierce is proposed for a $298,000 construction administration and inspection amendment to provide full-time oversight. Resolution 21-26 authorizes up to $3,249,537 in bonding under the Municipal Finance Act to fund 2,700 linear feet of replacement on Indigo Hill Road and 1,950 linear feet on Old Rochester Road, including paving and ancillary costs. The project will be funded through the water utility capital improvement program. While the main construction and CA/inspection contracts are effectively decided, there is follow-on potential for materials suppliers, specialty subcontractors (paving, traffic control, restoration), and firms that support adjacent water and sewer capital program items listed in the City’s active project summary.
Contract Award
$3,249,537Jun 15, 2026Somersworth was awarded over $1.3 million in EPA Brownfields Cleanup funds to remediate the former J.A. Prince and Sons Garage at 261 Main Street. The City has a developer’s agreement and will clean the site, then return it to the private developer for redevelopment. Environmental consultants, remediation contractors, and site‑work firms have an immediate opportunity around cleanup design and execution, while builders and designers can pursue the private redevelopment once the site is cleared.
Grant Funding
$1,300,000Jul 13, 2026Rochester significantly amended its design‑build contract with Fuss & O’Neill for the Cocheco River Overlook project, increasing the contract from $900,000 to $1,980,375 and encumbering $1,744,475 in new funds from ARPA and multiple CIP accounts. Additional alternatives will be issued later once more funding is secured. This confirms a large downtown riverfront improvement is moving into full implementation, creating needs for site construction, landscape, lighting, railings, and potentially future phases.
Contract Admin
$1,980,375Jul 7, 2026The City of Somersworth is seeking Council approval of Resolution 20-26 to authorize up to $7.3 million in bonding to construct a building expansion and make accessibility improvements at the Somersworth Public Library. Design work by Placework is complete, and the borrowing authority would cover full estimated project costs while the City simultaneously pursues grants and private fundraising. Passage of the bond will allow the City to solicit and contract with a construction manager for pre-construction services, finalize phasing and relocation plans, and prepare the project for bidding, with potential construction as early as fall 2026. The City plans a $750,000 CDBG Public Facilities Grant application, is awaiting a possible $2 million congressional earmark, and is running a private campaign led by Library Trustees and Friends. Vendors in architecture, construction management, specialty library construction, accessibility, FF&E, technology, and fundraising support can help refine scope, pricing, and grant competitiveness ahead of final go/no-go and bid decisions.
Budget Planning
$7,300,000Jun 15, 2026The City Council approved the cost items for a multiyear collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 863 for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029, reflecting roughly 3% annual cost increases with specific yearly costs of $250,931, $192,498, and $195,599. These costs are already built into the FY2027 operating budget. HR and payroll solution vendors can see this as a stable labor cost environment that may motivate modernization of timekeeping, payroll, and benefits administration.
Contract Award
$639,028Jul 7, 2026Somersworth is seeking a $750,000 Public Facilities CDBG grant to fund accessibility and expansion work at the Somersworth Public Library. Planned work includes ADA and code compliance upgrades, full collection access on all levels, improved routes to restrooms, and enhanced Children’s Room amenities. The City will use Strafford Regional Planning Commission for grant writing and administration if funded. Design, construction, furnishings, and tech vendors can track this as a grant-backed capital project likely to move to implementation after award.
Grant Funding
$750,000Jul 13, 2026The City Council authorized applying for up to $750,000 in CDBG Public Facilities funds to support Somersworth Public Library renovations and expansion. Work will increase ADA and code compliance, make all collections accessible, improve restroom access routes, and upgrade the Children’s Room. Strafford Regional Planning Commission will prepare and administer the grant, and local bonding is already approved, so design and construction vendors should expect a grant‑augmented capital project if funding is awarded.
Grant Funding
$750,000Jul 13, 2026Durham plans to approve an engineering services contract with CMA Engineers for the Bennett Road Culvert Replacements project, valued at $443,100. This covers design and related engineering work, indicating a future construction phase to replace the culverts on Bennett Road. Contractors, materials suppliers, and construction consultants should track this as a precursor to a larger culvert replacement project that will likely go to bid once design is complete.
Contract Award
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Agency Directory
Government Agencies in Strafford County, New Hampshire
31 agencies tracked. Click any agency to see procurement data, contacts, and vendor relationships.
University of New Hampshire-main Campus
Higher Ed18,021 students
Town of Strafford
City4,333 pop.
Town of Rollinsford
City2,648 pop.
Town of New Durham
City2,785 pop.
Town of Milton
City4,564 pop.
Town of Middleton
City1,851 pop.
Town of Madbury
City1,951 pop.
Town of Lee
City4,598 pop.
Town of Farmington
City6,842 pop.
Town of Durham
City14,921 pop.
Town of Barrington
City9,554 pop.
Sunrise Lake Village District
Special District
Strafford School District
School394 students
Strafford Regional Planning Commission
MPO
Strafford County
County134,202 pop.
Somersworth School District
School1,352 students
Somersworth Housing Authority
Local Housing Authority
Rollinsford School District
School147 students
Rochester School District
School3,855 students
Oyster River Cooperative School District
School2,116 students
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