City of Manchester - On-Call Street Light Maintenance Contract - #2600029 (2026)
City of ManchesterCity · Manchester, NH- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Christopher Proulx
The 30-second brief
The City of Manchester Department of Public Works invites prequalification applications from electrical contractors specializing in municipal street lighting systems, electrical infrastructure, and utility electrical services for On-Call Street Light Maintenance Contract #2600029. Services include routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and replacement of poles, foundations, luminaires, brackets, conductors, handholes, control equipment, underground electrical infrastructure, and traffic control. The initial term is one year with up to four additional one-year extensions at the City's discretion. Applications are due by 2:00 P.M. on October 16, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Mandatory prequalification requirements include five years of experience, three comparable projects, appropriate New Hampshire licensing, qualified personnel, specialized equipment, safety records, traffic control capabilities, utility coordination, insurance, bonding capacity, and financial capacity.
Demonstrated experience and qualifications, references, licensing, personnel, equipment, safety and compliance history, insurance and bonding capacity, financial capacity
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Summary
The City of Manchester Department of Public Works invites prequalification applications from electrical contractors specializing in municipal street lighting systems, electrical infrastructure, and utility electrical services for On-Call Street Light Maintenance Contract #2600029.
Services include routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and replacement of poles, foundations, luminaires, brackets, conductors, handholes, control equipment, underground electrical infrastructure, and traffic control. The initial term is one year with up to four additional one-year extensions at the City's discretion. Applications are due by 2:00 P.M. on October 16, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Mandatory prequalification requirements include five years of experience, three comparable projects, appropriate New Hampshire licensing, qualified personnel, specialized equipment, safety records, traffic control capabilities, utility coordination, insurance, bonding capacity, and financial capacity.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Demonstrated experience and qualifications
- References
- Licensing
- Personnel
- Equipment
- Safety and compliance history
- Insurance and bonding capacity
- Financial capacity
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Prequalification application
- References
- Licenses and certifications
- Insurance information
- Bonding capacity
- Financial information
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Manchester, NH
Questions about this RFSOQ
How do I respond to this RFSOQ from City of Manchester?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Christopher Proulx.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFSOQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Manchester in NH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFSOQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Christopher Proulx. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Demonstrated experience and qualifications, references, licensing, personnel, equipment, safety and compliance history, insurance and bonding capacity, financial capacity" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Manchester?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFSOQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: prequalification application, references, licenses and certifications, insurance information, bonding capacity, financial information. Review the full document from City of Manchester for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Manchester, NH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.