City of Portsmouth Cate Street Bridge Engineering Services RFP 12-26-RFP
City of PortsmouthCity · Portsmouth, NH- Due
- Jan 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 8, 2025
The 30-second brief
The City of Portsmouth is soliciting proposals for engineering services related to the Cate Street Bridge project under RFP 12-26-RFP. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive bridge improvements, including preliminary exploration, design development, environmental permitting, and meeting attendance. Required deliverables include construction document development, addenda management, bid/construction packages, cost estimates, technical specifications, and bid tabulations. The project is located in Portsmouth, NH. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's procurement portal by January 12, 2026. Interested firms can contact the agency at (603) 610-7227 for further information.
Preliminary exploration, Construction document development, Permitting, Meetings, Addenda, Issued for bid/construction packages, Estimates, Specifications, Bid tab
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Summary
The City of Portsmouth is soliciting proposals for engineering services related to the Cate Street Bridge project under RFP 12-26-RFP. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive bridge improvements, including preliminary exploration, design development, environmental permitting, and meeting attendance.
Required deliverables include construction document development, addenda management, bid/construction packages, cost estimates, technical specifications, and bid tabulations. The project is located in Portsmouth, NH. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's procurement portal by January 12, 2026. Interested firms can contact the agency at (603) 610-7227 for further information.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Preliminary exploration
- Construction document development
- Permitting
- Meetings
- Addenda
- Issued for bid/construction packages
- Estimates
- Specifications
- Bid tab
- Submit to
- Submit via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth
- Scope location
- Portsmouth, NH
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Portsmouth?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Submit via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Portsmouth 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 RFP 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Preliminary exploration, Construction document development, Permitting, Meetings, Addenda, Issued for bid/construction packages, Estimates, Specifications, Bid tab. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Portsmouth?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Portsmouth are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Portsmouth regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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. Review the full document from City of Portsmouth for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Portsmouth, NH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.