Recipients shall comply with the following bidding requirements:

1. (a) The bid period shall be not less than 14 calendar days, unless the department has approved a shorter bid period due to an imminent threat to public health or safety;

2. (b) The advertisement for bids or competitive quotes shall include the following information:

   1. (1) The project name and contract number;
   2. (2) The location of work;
   3. (3) A description of work to be performed;
   4. (4) The time and date at which the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud, and a statement that bids received after that time will not be accepted;
   5. (5) An address and cost information for obtaining plans and specifications; and
   6. (6) The addresses where plans and specifications can be examined.

3. (c) For projects with estimated construction costs over $100,000, the advertisement shall also include:

   1. (1) A requirement for a bid security in the amount of 5% of the bid in the form of a certified check or a bid bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in New Hampshire and made payable to the recipient; and
   2. (2) A statement that a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required.

4. (d) The recipient shall reserve the right to:

   1. (1) Reject any or all bids; and
   2. (2) Waive any informalities or minor defects on bids received; and

5. (e) If any addenda to the bid are needed, the recipient shall:

   1. (1) Submit the proposed addenda to the department for review as much in advance of issuing it as possible;
   2. (2) Refrain from issuing the addenda without approval from the department; and
   3. (3) Issue the approved addenda no less than 5 days prior to bid opening.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 and Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Dw 1100) #13160, eff 1-20-21