State of New Hampshire - Bi-Annual Beach Cleaning at Hampton Beach State Park - Project # OPS-2526 (2025)
New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources | State of New HampshireState · Concord, NH- Due
- Dec 4, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2025
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Edward Mussey
- (603) 271-2606
The 30-second brief
The State of New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources seeks bids for bi-annual seasonal beach cleaning services at Hampton Beach State Park in Hampton, NH, covering approximately 2.5 miles of beachfront along the Atlantic Ocean. The work involves nightly beach raking, debris and trash removal, sand aeration using contractor-supplied 4x4 tractors (minimum 75 PTO HP) pulling State-owned Barber surf rakes, and managing disposal into 30-yard open-top dumpsters. The contract term spans 2 years through FY2028, with approximately 54 cleaning nights in FY2026, 145 in FY2027, and 89 in FY2028. Sealed bids are due by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 18, 2025. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check, comply with NH Secretary of State registration, and meet comprehensive commercial general liability, auto, and workers' compensation insurance requirements.
Nightly beach raking services, Tractor operation for Barber surf rakes, Debris and trash collection, Daily equipment maintenance and reporting
Lowest base bid price by a qualified bidder
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Summary
The State of New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources seeks bids for bi-annual seasonal beach cleaning services at Hampton Beach State Park in Hampton, NH, covering approximately 2.5 miles of beachfront along the Atlantic Ocean.
The work involves nightly beach raking, debris and trash removal, sand aeration using contractor-supplied 4x4 tractors (minimum 75 PTO HP) pulling State-owned Barber surf rakes, and managing disposal into 30-yard open-top dumpsters. The contract term spans 2 years through FY2028, with approximately 54 cleaning nights in FY2026, 145 in FY2027, and 89 in FY2028. Sealed bids are due by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 18, 2025. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check, comply with NH Secretary of State registration, and meet comprehensive commercial general liability, auto, and workers' compensation insurance requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest base bid price by a qualified bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Nightly beach raking services
- Tractor operation for Barber surf rakes
- Debris and trash collection
- Daily equipment maintenance and reporting
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Bid Proposal Forms
- Bid Bond or Bank Certified Check (5%)
- Certificate of Existence from Secretary of State
- Vendor Application
- Alternate W-9 Form
- Certificate of Authority
- Submit to
- Mailed to: Attn: Edward Mussey Public Works Project Manager II, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, 172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03301
- Scope location
- Hampton, NH
- Reported agency
- State of New Hampshire
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources | State of New Hampshire?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2025. 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: Mailed to: Attn: Edward Mussey Public Works Project Manager II, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, 172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03301. For questions, contact Edward Mussey.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources | 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 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 Edward Mussey at (603) 271-2606. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Nightly beach raking services, Tractor operation for Barber surf rakes, Debris and trash collection, Daily equipment maintenance and reporting. 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: "Lowest base bid price by a qualified bidder" 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 2 years. 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 Proposal Forms, Bid Bond or Bank Certified Check (5%), Certificate of Existence from Secretary of State, Vendor Application, Alternate W-9 Form, Certificate of Authority. Review the full document from New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources | 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: Hampton, NH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.