Dept of Environmental Services-NH - Coastal Watershed Flood Hazard Assessment & Resilience Plan - RFP 2026-22 (2026)
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services | State of New HampshireState · Concord, NH- Due
- Aug 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
- Duration
- 30 months
- Primary contact
- Kirsten Howard
- (555) 123-4567 ext 101
The 30-second brief
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Coastal Program seeks a qualified consultant or team of consultants to submit a project proposal for a Flood Hazards Assessment (FHA) and Coastal Watershed Resilience Plan (CWRP). The project aims to mitigate coastal and freshwater flood risk to assets across sectors, including transportation, critical infrastructure, natural resources, economy, and community within New Hampshire's Coastal Watershed, spanning approximately 1,684 square miles across 48 municipalities. Work includes geospatial floodprone asset inventorying, hazard assessment modeling, stakeholder engagement, developing Resilience Opportunity Area (ROA) Action Plans focused on physical, nature-based solutions (NbS), creating a transferable framework, and producing a comprehensive web-based report and interactive tool. The submission deadline is August 31, 2026, at 4 p.m. EST, with an estimated contract start date of January 2027 and a completion date of June 30, 2029. The maximum budget for the proposal is $377,000, plus $16,500 in engagement funds.
Three interim reports, One final report; Nine DNCR coastal properties and three PDA-DPH harbors and ports inventoried; Data from nine DNCR and three PDA-DPH sites integrated into Floodprone Asset Inventory; Solicitation of community feedback on FHA via survey and other web-based methods; Two in-person FHA feedback events and summaries; Phase II engagement plan and ROA prioritization process; Selection of 6-10 community ROAs and 4-9 DNCR/PDA-DPH ROAs; Enhanced/new project concepts for prioritized ROAs; Minimum eight workshops held and summaries produced; 6-10 community ROA Action Plans; 4-9 DNCR/PDA-DPH ROA Action Plans; Web-based guidance document for ROA Action Plan Development; Comprehensive web-based report and interactive tool
Responsiveness to Proposal Requirements (10 Points), Relevant Experience and Qualifications (25 Points), Previous Related Work and References (15 Points), Strength of Proposed Scope of Work (35 Points), Project Schedule and Budget (15 Points)
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Summary
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Coastal Program seeks a qualified consultant or team of consultants to submit a project proposal for a Flood Hazards Assessment (FHA) and Coastal Watershed Resilience Plan (CWRP).
The project aims to mitigate coastal and freshwater flood risk to assets across sectors, including transportation, critical infrastructure, natural resources, economy, and community within New Hampshire's Coastal Watershed, spanning approximately 1,684 square miles across 48 municipalities. Work includes geospatial floodprone asset inventorying, hazard assessment modeling, stakeholder engagement, developing Resilience Opportunity Area (ROA) Action Plans focused on physical, nature-based solutions (NbS), creating a transferable framework, and producing a comprehensive web-based report and interactive tool. The submission deadline is August 31, 2026, at 4 p.m. EST, with an estimated contract start date of January 2027 and a completion date of June 30, 2029. The maximum budget for the proposal is $377,000, plus $16,500 in engagement funds.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Three interim reports, One final report
- Nine DNCR coastal properties and three PDA-DPH harbors and ports inventoried
- Data from nine DNCR and three PDA-DPH sites integrated into Floodprone Asset Inventory
- Solicitation of community feedback on FHA via survey and other web-based methods
- Two in-person FHA feedback events and summaries
- Phase II engagement plan and ROA prioritization process
- Selection of 6-10 community ROAs and 4-9 DNCR/PDA-DPH ROAs
- Enhanced/new project concepts for prioritized ROAs
- Minimum eight workshops held and summaries produced
- 6-10 community ROA Action Plans
- 4-9 DNCR/PDA-DPH ROA Action Plans
- Web-based guidance document for ROA Action Plan Development
- Comprehensive web-based report and interactive tool
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Cover Letter
- Project Team Description
- Summary of Project Tasks
- Project Schedule
- Project Budget
- References and Examples of Similar Projects
- Confidentiality Statement
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Portsmouth, NH
- Projected sq ft
- 4,690,880 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Dept of Environmental Services-NH
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services | State of New Hampshire?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Kirsten Howard.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services | State of New Hampshire 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 Kirsten Howard at (555) 123-4567 ext 101. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Three interim reports, One final report; Nine DNCR coastal properties and three PDA-DPH harbors and ports inventoried; Data from nine DNCR and three PDA-DPH sites integrated into Floodprone Asset Inventory; Solicitation of community feedback on FHA via survey and other web-based methods; Two in-pers. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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 Proposal Requirements (10 Points), Relevant Experience and Qualifications (25 Points), Previous Related Work and References (15 Points), Strength of Proposed Scope of Work (35 Points..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 30 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover Letter, Project Team Description, Summary of Project Tasks, Project Schedule, Project Budget, References and Examples of Similar Projects, Confidentiality Statement. Review the full document from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services | State of New Hampshire 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. The total projected area is 4690880 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.