figee\ THE CITY OF NASHUA “The Gate City’
Purchasing Department
January 17, 2019
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Phase III Landfill Expansion
IFB0593-022019
The City of Nashua, Division of Public Works, is seeking sealed bids for the work as set forth in
the attached plans and specifications for construction of the Phase III lined expansion landfill at
the Four Hills Landfill, 840 West Hollis Street, in Nashua, New Hampshire. The scheduled
work includes but is not limited to, site preparation, landfill liner base grade preparation,
installing a double High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic liner system, installing leachate
collection and removal piping, pumps and appurtenances, and constructing storm water control
infrastructure.
Please note that as of the date of this Invitation for Bid, groundwater data needed to provide a
groundwater separation demonstration associated with the proposed landfill base grades is not
complete. NHDES has required the City to continue collecting data through June 2019 in order
to determine that the groundwater separation is adequate for liner installation. A final approval
of the landfill base grades from NHDES is expected 30 days after submission of all required
groundwater data. NHDES has specified that no work associated with liner system installation,
including the 6-inch Screened Till layer, can begin until they have granted approval. All other
work not associated with the liner system installation can commence after the contract has been
executed.”
“Notice to Proceed”, is anticipated to be issued in the April of 2019. Completion time for the
project will be calculated, in calendar days, from the date of the issuance of the “Notice to
Proceed”, as follows:
150 calendar days for substantial completion
180 calendar days _ for contract completion
Liquidated damages will be in the amount of $500.00 for each calendar day of delay from the
date established for substantial completion, and $500.00 for each calendar day of delay from the
date established for contract completion.
IFB0593-022019 Phase III Landfill Expansion
229 Main Street » Nashua, New Hampshire 03060 e Phone (603) 589-3307 Fax (603) 594-3434
