City of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Seacoast Greenway Trailheads Design and Engineering - 01-27-RFP (2026)
City of PortsmouthCity · Portsmouth, NH- Due
- Oct 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- Christine Sproviero
- (603) 380-4805
The 30-second brief
The City of Portsmouth is seeking an experienced and qualified firm or team of firms to provide engineering and design services for two trailhead facilities located on city-owned land connecting users to the New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway. The project includes a 17.5-acre site at 445 Borthwick Avenue and a 7-acre site at 850 Banfield Road, featuring paved parking areas for trail users, concrete pads and enclosures for portable restrooms, bicycle racks, trailhead kiosks and wayfinding signage, landscaping, and a seating area. Required tasks include wetland flagging and boundary/topographical survey, engineering and drainage studies, conceptual plans, preliminary design plans, environmental and cultural documentation and permitting under HUD standards, final design plans and specifications, bid analysis, and meeting attendance. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on Monday, October 19, 2026, via the City's e-Procurement Portal.
Responsiveness to Submission Requirements (15%), Qualifications of firm and project team members (35%), Previous Related Work (25%), Understanding of required project work and schedule (15%), Proposed fee (10%)
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Summary
The City of Portsmouth is seeking an experienced and qualified firm or team of firms to provide engineering and design services for two trailhead facilities located on city-owned land connecting users to the New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway.
The project includes a 17.5-acre site at 445 Borthwick Avenue and a 7-acre site at 850 Banfield Road, featuring paved parking areas for trail users, concrete pads and enclosures for portable restrooms, bicycle racks, trailhead kiosks and wayfinding signage, landscaping, and a seating area. Required tasks include wetland flagging and boundary/topographical survey, engineering and drainage studies, conceptual plans, preliminary design plans, environmental and cultural documentation and permitting under HUD standards, final design plans and specifications, bid analysis, and meeting attendance. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on Monday, October 19, 2026, via the City's e-Procurement Portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Submit to
- 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 October 19, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth. For questions, contact Christine Sproviero.
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.
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 Christine Sproviero at (603) 380-4805. 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: "Responsiveness to Submission Requirements (15%), Qualifications of firm and project team members (35%), Previous Related Work (25%), Understanding of required project work and schedule (15%), Proposed..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Portsmouth?
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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.