Open requests for proposals, bid requests, and government contract opportunities from Keene, New Hampshire. Updated daily from the municipal website.
The City of Keene is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to perform a comprehensive, department-wide review of the Public Works Department operations, and to facilitate the development of a long-term strategic plan. The selected consultant will review existing City plans and policies, assess current department operations, benchmark Keene’s practices and performance against comparable municipalities, and develop a practical implementation roadmap to guide departmental priorities, service delivery, organizational development, and public engagement over approximately the next ten years. The City intends for this effort to build upon the significant work already completed in asset management and capital planning by creating a broader strategic framework for department operations, workforce planning, performance measurement, and alignment with City Council goals.
The City of Keene, New Hampshire, is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive compensation and classification study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the City’s current wage structure and ensure it is competitive, equitable, and aligned with labor market conditions and organizational needs. The City employs approximately 223 positions across multiple departments and bargaining units.
The City of Keene is seeking bid proposals from qualified contractors for the Court Street Well Field Upgrade Project. The project includes but is not expressly limited to the following scope of services: Task 1. Preliminary and Final Design Services Attend kickoff meeting onsite Attend minimum of three project workshops with City officials. Review all pertinent well facility information including drawings, manuals, property boundaries and water quality data, etc. Assess, evaluate and recommend project scope based on findings. Assist City with applying for grant funding opportunities. Prepare construction specifications and drawings for bid. Submit 30%, 60% and 90% construction documents for the City for review and comment. Send 90% submittal to NHDES for review and comment. Modify documents based on comments received and issue 100% P.E. stamped documents for bidding Prepare a cost estimate for the project to be submitted at the 60, 90 and 100% contract document submissions deadlines. Attend all meetings in person or virtually, as necessary. Task 2. Bidding Services The City will prepare the front-end documents and advertise the project. Attend pre-bid meeting. Assist the City in responding to perspective bidders’ questions Assist the City in providing supplemental information to be issued by Addendum. Review bids and recommend award. Attend all meetings in person or virtually as necessary. Task 3. Construction Phase Services Attend and coordinate pre-construction meeting Review submittals and shop drawings Review and approve contractor pay requests Prepare change orders as needed Provide construction oversight services during construction Prepare and submit recommendations for substantial completion. Provide the City with a complete set of as-built record drawings Attend all meetings in person or virtually as necessary
The City of Keene is seeking bid proposals from qualified contractors for the Keene Recycling Center Roof Replacement project. The project includes but is not expressly limited to the following scope of work: Re-roofing over existing metal 11,200 square foot roof with insulation and new metal roofing.
The City of Keene is seeking bid proposals from qualified contractors for the Martel Court Sewer Pump Station Bypass Force Main Project. The project includes but is not expressly limited to the following scope of work: Furnish and installation of approximately 300 linear feet of 24-inch sewer force main, force main valves, valve vault and ancillary infrastructure; including a 60-foot of open cut force main installation across the Branch Stream. Selective demolition, removal and replacement of existing process piping, valves flow meters, fittings, supports and ancillary infrastructure. Gravity sewer main and manhole removal and replacement of roughly 110 linear feet of 12” ductile iron gravity sewer; including a 60-foot of open cut force main installation across the Branch Stream. Furnish and installation of approximately 3,820 SF of hard armor embankment and sewer pipe (river) crossing protection. Site work, restoration, erosion controls, testing, coffer dam, paving, loam and seed, dewatering and other associated ancillary work and restoration as defined in the contract documents. Bypass pumping to maintain the Sewer Pump Station facility as operational during construction.
The city of Keene is seeking price proposals from qualified contractors for the rehabilitation of the Cheshire Rail Trail Bridge over the Ashuelot River project.
The City of Keene is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the Downtown Infrastructure Improvements and Reconstruction Project. The project limits include Main Street, Railroad Square and Central Square from the southernmost end, just south of Water Street, continuing north to Court/Washington Street at the northernmost limit of the project and includes portions of the adjacent side streets along this route. The project, as specified in the contract documents, is comprised of three phases of construction, over three years of construction, for the limits described in the contract documents. The scope of work that is included as part of the project includes, but is not expressly limited to furnishing and installing the following for the project: · Drain system improvements, including roughly 6,300 LF of drain culvert removal and replacement for HDPE culvert diameters, including 10” 12”, 15”, 24”, 30”, 36” and 80 stormwater structures (catch basins, drop inlets and drain manholes). · Water system improvements including the removal, replacement and installation of roughly 6,000 LF of 6”, 8” 12” and 16” DI CL52 water main, 65 gate valves and boxes, 16 hydrants and 1,500 LF of water services. · Sewer system improvements, including roughly 6,600 LF of 6”, 8”, 10” and 12” PVC Sewer and 40 sewer manholes. · Approximately 18,000 SY of concrete sidewalks and textured concrete sidewalks, · Raised stamped concrete intersections and rapid flPashing pedestrian beacons · Approximately 11,000 LF of granite curb installation and 7,000 LF of granite curb removal, stockpiling and resetting · Electrical panel enclosure, temporary lighting, replacement lighting, conduit, wiring and ancillary electrical improvements. · Traffic signal removal and replacement for Central Square, with traffic signals, posts and mast arms furnished by the City. · Landscaping within the project limits, which include roughly 170 trees, 480 shrubs, 7,000 perennial plantings, loam, seed, tree soil cells, mulch. · Signage removal and replacement within the project limits. · The removal and replacement of the existing irrigation system(s) for the project limits. · The removal and disposal of roughly 9,100 LF of existing CMP storm drain and 75 existing stormwater structures (drain manhole and catch basin). · Associated maintenance of traffic, erosion controls, SWPPP management, road reconstruction, pavement markings lines and symbols restoration/reinstatement within the project limits.
The City of Keene is soliciting Request for Scope and Fee Proposals (RFP) from qualified landscape architecture firms to provide professional design services to develop and natural play space and structures at Ashuelot River Park – Greenspace, that incorporates more recent City projects, goals and initiatives, including but not necessarily limited to the: • 2026 City Council Goals • The City of Keene Twenty Forward Master Plan • 2012 Active and Passive Recreation Management Plan • 2021 Ashuelot River Park Master Plan This RFP seeks a consultant to design a single, high-quality natural playground structure or play node that complements the park’s existing character and aligns with the planned expansion. The final design should incorporate natural materials such as wood, stone, and fiber, emphasize nature-based play and environmental stewardship, and provide a safe, inclusive experience for children and families. The City will collaborate with the Southwest Regional Planning Commission (SWRPC), which is providing services through VHB for the overall site design. This design will highlight and feature innovative timber-based products. In addition, the City will work closely with the Monadnock Conservancy on developing the playground and supporting the broader park expansion. The available project budget is a maximum of $35,000
The City of Keene is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the Downtown Infrastructure Improvements and Reconstruction Project. The project limits include Main Street, Railroad Square and Central Square from the southernmost end, just south of Water Street, continuing north to Court/Washington Street at the northernmost limit of the project and includes portions of the adjacent side streets along this route. The project, as specified in the contract documents, is comprised of three phases of construction, over three years of construction, for the limits described in the contract documents. The scope of work that is included as part of the project includes, but is not expressly limited to furnishing and installing the following for the project: · Drain system improvements, including roughly 6,300 LF of drain culvert removal and replacement for HDPE culvert diameters, including 10” 12”, 15”, 24”, 30”, 36” and 80 stormwater structures (catch basins, drop inlets and drain manholes). · Water system improvements including the removal, replacement and installation of roughly 6,000 LF of 6”, 8” 12” and 16” DI CL52 water main, 65 gate valves and boxes, 16 hydrants and 1,500 LF of water services. · Sewer system improvements, including roughly 6,600 LF of 6”, 8”, 10” and 12” PVC Sewer and 40 sewer manholes. · Approximately 18,000 SY of concrete sidewalks and textured concrete sidewalks, · Raised stamped concrete intersections and rapid flPashing pedestrian beacons · Approximately 11,000 LF of granite curb installation and 7,000 LF of granite curb removal, stockpiling and resetting · Electrical panel enclosure, temporary lighting, replacement lighting, conduit, wiring and ancillary electrical improvements. · Traffic signal removal and replacement for Central Square, with traffic signals, posts and mast arms furnished by the City. · Landscaping within the project limits, which include roughly 170 trees, 480 shrubs, 7,000 perennial plantings, loam, seed, tree soil cells, mulch. · Signage removal and replacement within the project limits. · The removal and replacement of the existing irrigation system(s) for the project limits. · The removal and disposal of roughly 9,100 LF of existing CMP storm drain and 75 existing stormwater structures (drain manhole and catch basin). · Associated maintenance of traffic, erosion controls, SWPPP management, road reconstruction, pavement markings lines and symbols restoration/reinstatement within the project limits.
The City of Keene is seeking submissions for the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Project. The project involves developing a comprehensive plan for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure throughout the city, including route planning, safety improvements, and connectivity analysis.