Project Information

Bid Title

Consulting Services for Stormwater Enterprise Utility Development and Implementation

Issuing Agency

City of Portsmouth

Location

New Hampshire

Published Date

May 12, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 3, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Consulting Services for Stormwater Enterprise Utility Development and Implementation

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 5/12/2026

Due Date: 6/3/2026

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Consulting Services for Stormwater Enterprise Utility Development and Implementation

Request For Qualification

DPW

81101528

Project ID: 24-26-RFQ

Release Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

· Due Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 2:00pm

Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:05am

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Draft Response No Bid21 days, 16 hours, 45 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Tue, May 12, 2026 10:05 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire (City) issues this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional consulting services to firms to provide engineering, financial, and strategic communications consulting services. The City of Portsmouth manages stormwater infrastructure that receives roughly 50 inches of annual precipitation and includes 84 miles of piping and 205 regulated outfalls. Currently, stormwater funding is drawn equally from the General Fund (50%) and the Sewer Fund (50%). To meet strict EPA MS4 permit requirements and Great Bay Total Nitrogen regulations in an equitable manner, the City requires a dedicated, fee-based funding source.

Significant foundational work has already been completed, including technical components, impervious area calculations, pro forma development, and rate projections. If implemented, this utility will be the first of its kind in the State of New Hampshire. While other regional municipalities have explored or attempted to pass on similar utilities, those efforts have faced significant public opposition. The selected consultant must demonstrate a strong understanding of New Hampshire specific challenges, statues regarding municipal fee-based services, and the region's unique regulatory framework, including MS4 requirements, Great Bay nitrogen regulations, and the CLF Residual Designation issue. The consultant must produce deliverables tailored to the City of Portsmouth's existing infrastructure, funding structure, and previous feasibility work. Given recent public opposition to similar utilities, the selected consultant shall demonstrate the ability to navigate public concerns and adapt outreach strategies based on stakeholder feedback.

Proposals are to be submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal via

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth .

Timeline

RFQ Issue Date:

May 12, 2026

Question Submission Deadline:

May 21, 2026, 2:00pm

Question Response Deadline:

May 27, 2026, 2:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

June 3, 2026, 2:00pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541618Other Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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