Aluminum Utility Trailer

Location:	New Hampshire
Posted:	Aug 5, 2026
Due:	Aug 21, 2026
Agency:	City of Laconia
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
Solicitation No:	RFB 26-08-10B
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CITY OF LACONIA

REQUEST FOR BIDS

BID No. 26-08-l0B

Aluminum Utility Trailer

All Bids must be received by August 21, 2026 by 2:30pm

City of Laconia

Purchasing Office

45 Beacon Street East

Laconia, NH 03246

Date:8/4/2026

Bid#:RFB 26-08-1 OB

Bid Due Date:08/21/2026

Bid Due By (Opening):2:30 PM

Please direct any questions regarding this Bid Conditions to: Kelly Bullerwell at 603-524-3877 or by email to kbulkrn ell u laco11in11lu.>.o\

BID INVITATION FOR: Aluminum Utility Trailer

Unless specifically amended or deleted by the Purchasing Office, the following General Terms and Conditions apply to this Bid and any resulting

Purchase Order or Contract.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONITIONS:

BIDS. Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office before the date

and time specified for the opening. Bids must be submitted on this

bid form or exact copies and must be typed or clearly printed in ink.

Corrections must be initialed. Bids are to be made less Federal Excise

Tax and no charge for handling unless required by law. Bids will be

made available to the public after the time of award. Bid results will

be given by mail only if requested in writing and accompanied by a

self-addressed, stamped business size envelope.

SPECIFICATIONS. Vendors must submit on items as specified.

Any changes in specifications must be noted on the "Specifications

Exception Form". Vendors shall be notified in writing if any changes

to the specifications are made.

A WARD. The award will be made to the responsible vendor

submitting a conforming Biel meeting specifications at the lowest cost

unless other criteria are noted in the Request for Biel. Unless

otherwise noted, the award may be made by individual items. If there

is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit

price will prevail. When 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. Discounts will not be considered in making award

but may be offered on the invoice for earlier payment and will be

applicable on the elate of completion of delivery or receipt of invoice,

whichever is later.

ASSIGNMENT PROVISION. The responding vendor hereby

agrees to assign all causes of action that it may acquire under the

antitrust laws of New Hampshire and the United States as the result

of conspiracies, combinations, or contracts in restraint of trade which

materially affect the price of goods or services obtained by the city

under this contract if so requested by the City of Laconia.

CITY'S OPTIONS. The City of Laconia reserves the right to reject

or accept all or any part of any bid, to determine what constitutes a

conforming bid, to award the bid solely as it deems to be in the best

interest of the City, and to waive irregularities that it considers not

material to the bid.

PUBLIC INFORMATION. The responding vendor hereby

acknowledges that all information relating to this bid and any

resulting order (including but not limited to fees, contracts,

agreements, and prices) are subject to the laws of the State of New

Hampshire regarding public information.

PERSONAL LIABILITY. The responding vendor agrees that in the

preparation of this bid or the execution of any resulting contract or

order, representatives of the City of Laconia shall incur no liability of

any kind.

PROOF OF COMPLIANCE. The responding vendor may be

required to supply proof of compliance with bid/proposal

specifications. When requested, the responding vendor must

immediately supply the Purchasing Office with certified test results

or certificates of compliance. Where none are available, the City of

Laconia may require independent laboratory testing. All costs for

such testing, certified test results or certificates of compliance shall

be the responsibility of the responding vendor.

FORM OF CONTRACT. The terms and conditions set forth in any

additional Terms and Conditions by the Purchasing Office are part of

the bid and will apply to any contract awarded to the responding

vendor unless specific exceptions are taken and accepted and will

prevail over any contrary provisions in Terms and Conditions

submitted by the responding vendor.

OFFER. The undersigned hereby offers to sell to the City of Laconia

the commodities or services indicated in the following page(s) of this

Bid at the price(s) quoted in complete accordance with all conditions

of this Biel.

Company Name:

Address:

Phone#:

E-mail#:

Authorized Signature:

Printed Name:

This document must be signed by a person who is authorized to

legally obligate the responding vendor. A signature on this document

indicates that all City of Laconia terms and conditions are accepted

by the responding vendor and that any and all other terms and

conditions submitted by the responding vendor are null and void,

even if such terms and conditions have terminology to the contrary.

The responding vendor shall also be subject to City of Laconia

contract and purchase order terms and conditions.

CITY OF LACONIA

REQUEST FOR BID

RFB No. 26-08-10B

Sure-Trac Aluminum Tube Top Utility Trailer

The City of Laconia Police Department is requesting bids for the purchase of one (1) new aluminum utility

trailer funded through the FY2025 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The specified unit shall be a 2026

Sure-Trac 7' x 14' 7K Aluminum Tube Top Utility Trailer or an approved equivalent meeting or exceeding

all specifications listed below.

Features

Specifications include but are not limited to:

• Trailer Dimensions: 7' x 14'

• GVWR: 7,000 lbs.

• Payload Capacity: 5,515 lbs. minimum

• Empty Weight Approximately 1,485 lbs.

• (2) 3,500 lb. Spring Brake Axles

• Breakaway Battery, Switch, and Lanyard

• 2-5/16" A-Frame Coupler

• Round 7-Pin Blade Connector

• Full LED Lighting Package

• Spare Tire Mount

• Safety Chains

• Easy Lube Hubs

• (4') Aluminum Loading Ramp

• Stake Pockets

• 2" Pressure Treated Pine Decking

• Smooth Teardrop Aluminum Fenders

• 3" x 2" x 3/16" Aluminum Angle Frame

• 4" x 2" Aluminum Tube Tongue

• 2" x 2" Aluminum Tube Top Rail

• 2½" x 1¼" Aluminum Tube Uprights

• 2,000 lb. Set-Back Tongue Jack

• 15" 5-Lug Aluminum Wheels

• 6-Ply Tires

Submissions

Interested firms are encouraged to submit Two (2) copies of the bids. They should be delivered to the

City of Laconia Purchasing Office, 45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246 by 2:30pm 08/21/2026.

Postmarks and other timestamps will not be accepted in lieu of actual delivery to be considered. Emailed

bids will not be accepted. Submissions must be labeled "RFB No. 26-08-10B Aluminum Utility Trailer"

The City of Laconia reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or any part thereof, to

waive any formality in the process, and to accept the proposal considered to be in the best interest of the

City. Failure to submit all information called for may be sufficient grounds for disqualification. The City

of Laconia reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposals at any time for any reason.

Proposal Requirements

The proposal should include the following:

1. A description of the firm and its related experience. Include appropriate summaries of recent

local equipment supply as well as names and telephone numbers of references that may be

contacted.

2. A not to exceed cost for the supply per unit. Certificate of Compliance unit meets the

specifications listed above.

3. A copy of the manufacturer's specification sheets for the proposed equipment. Compatibility of

the proposed equipment will be verified and approved by the City's electrical consultant.

4. Other information you deem appropriate.

Selection Criteria

The city will use the following criteria equally in evaluating the firms for this project:

A. Relevant experience.

B. References.

C. Technical approach of the proposal response to meet or exceed the specifications and

requirements of the city.

D. Proposed Fee.

Questions regarding this proposal request may be directed to:

Kelly Bullerwell

Purchasing Specialist

45 Beacon Street East

Laconia, NH 03246

603-524-3877 Ext 150 Kbullerwell@laconianh.gov

Bidder Information

Company Name:

! Street Address:

I City, State, ZIP:

1 Contact Name and Title:

I Telephone:

I Email:

BID SHEET

CITY OF LACONIA

RFB No. 26-08-lOB

Aluminum Utility Trailer

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Manufacturer:

Model and Year:

Total Bid Price for One 1 Trailer:

Delive Cost, if se arate:

. Total Not-to-Exceed Cost:

Time After Award:

Compliance and Exceptions

The bidder certifies that the proposed trailer meets or exceeds all specifications in the RFB, except as

s ecificall noted below:

Exceptions or Alternate Specifications:

□ □ Manufacturer Specification Sheets Attached:

Yes No

Addenda Acknowledgment

Receipt of Addendum No(s).:

Certification and Signature

By signing below, the authorized representative certifies that the information provided is accurate, that

the bidder has reviewed the RFB and any addenda, and that the bid price includes all costs necessary to

rovide the ro osed trailer as s ecified.

Printed Name and Title:

Date:

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	RFB 26-08-10B
Bid Title:	Aluminum Utility Trailer
Category:	Bids, RFP's and RFQ's
Status:	Open