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Federal Prison Project Berlin, New Hampshire
Project Overview
On May 2nd, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) selected the team of Bell Corporation and Heery International as the design/builder for a new approximately $230 million Federal Correctional Institution to be located in Berlin, New Hampshire. When completed, the medium security facility, which will be in Berlin, New Hampshire, will have 1,280 beds and employ approximately 300 people. The construction of the facility will result in bringing more jobs to the region, making this one of the largest public works projects in New Hampshire history.
Current Status
Site work has begun (See the photo below!). The Prison is expected to be completed in Three years time. The Vendor is currently working with State and Local officials to identify future subcontractors and potential job applicants to service the contract during the design build phase. Click here for a preliminary schedule.
Notice of Award (as posted on Fedbizopps)
Articles and Press Releases
- Bustling business fair expected for new Berlin prison with $230m at stake
- Berlin prison expected to boost economy in Coos County
- Senator Gregg Press Release
- Bell -Heery Press Release
- Coos County Perspectives...The Federal Prison (pdf)
- Prime Contractor will Set Up Apprentance Program (pdf)
What’s New? The Prime Contractor is establishing apprenticeship programs in conjunction with NH Employment Security. Click here for the letter and for the notice on the plumbing apprenticeship program.
See the new subcontractor listing provided by the Prime Contractor. Click here.
Interested Business Suppliers
Are you interested in promoting your goods and services to the Prime Contractor or to subcontractors?
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Rental Equipment Companies
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Tools supply companies
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Office equipment service firms
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Coffee trucks
TEMP SERVICES like: -
Porta lets
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Temp storage buildings (verdi)
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Bottled water service
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Office supplies
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Lumber
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Hardware suppliers
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Propane suppliers
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Temporary Heat
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Grouts/epoxys
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Anchors
Finally, make sure your Central Contractor’s Registration up to date www.ccr.gov. If you are not familiar with this process, or would like further information on government contracting in general, contact the Procurment Techncial Assistance Program at www.nheconomy.com/ptap or by calling (603) 271-7581.
Update on Business Supplier and Job Fair -
On August25th, the Department of Employment Securities hosted a Business Supplier Fair and Job Fair. The Business Supplier Fair attracted over 100 small businesses interested in makreting their goods and services to the prime contractor (Bell Heery) as well as several other subcontractors. The job Fair attracted over 350 attendees.
An overview article can be found in the Union Leader: "Federal Prison Job Fair Draws Hopefuls to Berlin Project"
Also, many vendors gave capability statements to be delivered to the Bureau of Prisons. These statements are in the process of being consolidated and will be delivered to the BOP. If you would like to be put on a suppliers list, you may contact Dave Pease of NH PTAP at 271-7581 or by email at david.pease@dred.state.nh.us. Please be aware that NH PTAP is only recording the information and is not a contracting entity.
A second supplier fair may be held next Spring. Details will be relayed when available.
Technical Training
The White Mountains Community College is located in Berlin and offers a variety of degree and certificate programs, including a Criminal Justice Program.
Contacts/Links
City of Berlin - Pamela LaFlamme - (603) 752-8587 or at plaflamme@verizon.net
NH Dept. of Employment Employment Security/Berlin - Diana Nelson - (603) 752-5500 x92313 or Diana.S.Nelson@nhes.nh.gov, or Mark Belanger at Mark.J.Belanger@nhes.nh.gov.
NH Department of Resources and Economic Development/ PTAP - Dave Pease -(603) 271-7581 or david.pease@dred.state.nh.us.
Federal Bureau of Prisons