The University of New Hampshire will soon be expanding and renovating the Jackson Estuarine Lab (JEL), a satellite facility owned by UNH and located on Great Bay at 85 Adams Point Road in Durham, NH. JEL features well-equipped facilities where scientists conduct field-based and experimental research on physical and biological components of coastal ecosystems. Research at JEL has advanced our understanding of coastal ecosystems, environmental quality, and connection between watershed and human health in New Hampshire, the region, and the world. This project will provide an array of amenities to complement and augment the existing laboratory and support spaces at JEL. The approximate 4,500 SF (2,200 SF footprint) addition will include essential community collaborative workspace where various outside groups and organizations can come and work side by side with University researchers on an array of estuarine initiatives and studies. It will provide high bay space for boat and vehicle repairs with a hoist system to lift and maneuver the boats and vehicles. It will include support spaces for dive equipment and tools, showers, and changing rooms. The renovation will also transform 1,084 sf of antiquated lab space to address the rapidly growing needs of the Water Quality Lab. The total budget for this grant funded project is $3.7 Million CM Pre-Construction Services Begin No later than 09/01/2023 Construction Begins 01/02/2024 Construction Complete 12/20/2024 Payment and Performance Bonds: (required on all projects of $100,000 or greater) Awarded firm will be expected to provide payment and performance bonds, each in the amount of one hundred (100%) of the contract sum, as security for the faithful performance of its contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith. The bonds shall be drawn and have as surety a surety company acceptable to the Owner. The bonds shall be worded exactly like the bonds referenced in these documents Question Submission Close Date: 7/28/2023 12:00 PM EDT Notification of shortlist No later than 07/14/2023 Mandatory Informational meeting 07/19/2023 at 10:00 a.m. Deadline for written questions 07/28/2023 at 12:00 p.m. Response to questions by 08/04/2023 Interviews/oral presentations Week of 08/14/2023 Award announcement Week of 08/14/2023 Holiday Closing :07/03-04/2023 - Independence Day If you need more information on this event, please contact: Karen Sayers Karen.Sayers@usnh.edu Original bonds shall be delivered to: UNH Project Manager at: Alex.Brickett@unh.edu USNH will only accept electronic bonds