The City of Laconia Parks and Recreation Department is requesting sealed bids for the supply and delivery of various grounds maintenance supplies. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 10, 2026, and will be opened publicly at that time. All prices must include delivery and unloading at the Laconia Parks and Recreation Department, 306 Union Ave. , Laconia, NH, **** sheets must be delivered with each product. A 24-hour prior notice is required for all deliveries. Vendors must submit two copies of their bid, including a completed bid sheet, exceptions form, business and taxpayer information form, and general terms and conditions form. Questions regarding the proposal can be directed to Amy Lovisek or Glenn Smith.
The bid due date is April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Specific delivery schedules for items are noted per item, with some deliveries required by May 7, 2026, and others by June 1, 2026. One item requires delivery ASAP, 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, it mentions that discounts may be offered on the invoice for earlier payment and will be applicable on the date of completion of delivery or receipt of invoice, whichever is later.
The award will be made to the responsible vendor submitting a conforming bid meeting specifications at the lowest cost, unless other criteria are noted in the request for bid. The award may be made by individual items. If identical low bids are received, the award will be made to the local vendor. If identical low bids are received by local vendors or non-local vendors, the award will be determined by the toss of a coin.
Bidders must file two copies of their bid, which must consist of: 1. a fully completed bid sheet, 2. a completed exceptions form, 3. a completed business and taxpayer information form, and 4. a completed and signed general terms and conditions form. Vendors may also submit any other information they believe may be helpful in evaluating their bid.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties. However, it states that failure to submit all information called for may be sufficient grounds for disqualification and that if exceptions are not listed on the exceptions form, the city may claim forfeiture of the bid bond if submitted.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or objections.