Item 17

Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.M. Piper Inc., Plymouth, NH, for bridge preservation efforts for two bridges carrying NH 106 over the Soucook River in Loudon, on the basis of a low bid of $1,598,072.71. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $159,807.27 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 19, 2018. 100% Betterment Funds.