Manchester Water Works - Timber Harvesting Services on Leeds Woodlot - #2600045 (2026)
City of ManchesterCity · Manchester, NH- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Duration
- 8 months
- Primary contact
- John O’Neil
- (603) 496-5836
The 30-second brief
Manchester Water Works is seeking bids for timber harvesting services on the Leeds Woodlot located on approximately 47 acres in the Town of Auburn, New Hampshire. The scope involves cutting and hauling marked trees with an estimated volume of 326,030 board feet and 1,041 tons, including species such as white pine, hemlock, red oak, black oak, white oak, and mixed hardwoods. Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and insurance, construct log landings and driveways, install temporary pole ford crossings, and perform site restoration. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on October 28, 2026, at 1583 Lake Shore Road, Manchester, NH 03109. A mandatory or recommended walkthrough is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Audubon Massabesic Center.
Timber harvesting, Cutting and removal, Log landing and driveway construction, Temporary pole ford crossings, Corduroy sections, Slash disposal, Site restoration
Total estimated revenue based on bid price per unit, competitive nature of bid, contractor ability to meet goals, forestry operations record in public water supply areas, qualifications, experience, approach
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Summary
Manchester Water Works is seeking bids for timber harvesting services on the Leeds Woodlot located on approximately 47 acres in the Town of Auburn, New Hampshire.
The scope involves cutting and hauling marked trees with an estimated volume of 326,030 board feet and 1,041 tons, including species such as white pine, hemlock, red oak, black oak, white oak, and mixed hardwoods. Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and insurance, construct log landings and driveways, install temporary pole ford crossings, and perform site restoration. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on October 28, 2026, at 1583 Lake Shore Road, Manchester, NH 03109. A mandatory or recommended walkthrough is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Audubon Massabesic Center.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Total estimated revenue based on bid price per unit
- Competitive nature of bid
- Contractor ability to meet goals
- Forestry operations record in public water supply areas
- Qualifications
- Experience
- Approach
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Timber harvesting
- Cutting and removal
- Log landing and driveway construction
- Temporary pole ford crossings
- Corduroy sections
- Slash disposal
- Site restoration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid Form
- Performance bond security deposit ($5,000)
- Certificate of Insurance
- Notice of Intent to Cut
- Submit to
- 1583 Lake Shore Road, Manchester, NH 03109
- Scope location
- Auburn, NH
- Projected sq ft
- 2,047,320 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Manchester Water Works
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Manchester?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 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: 1583 Lake Shore Road, Manchester, NH 03109. For questions, contact John O’Neil.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
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 Bid 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 John O’Neil at (603) 496-5836. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Timber harvesting, Cutting and removal, Log landing and driveway construction, Temporary pole ford crossings, Corduroy sections, Slash disposal, Site restoration. 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: "Total estimated revenue based on bid price per unit, competitive nature of bid, contractor ability to meet goals, forestry operations record in public water supply areas, qualifications, experience, a..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Manchester?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Manchester are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Manchester regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 8 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Bid Form, performance bond security deposit ($5,000), Certificate of Insurance, Notice of Intent to Cut. 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: Auburn, NH. The total projected area is 2047320 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.