Four Hills Landfill Phave IV Litter Control Fence Extension

Location:	New Hampshire
Posted:	Apr 2, 2026
Due:	Apr 28, 2026
Agency:	City of Nashua
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	56 - Construction and Building Materials
Solicitation No:	IFB0381-042826
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City of Nashua, New Hampshire

Division of Public Works

Four Hills Landfill

Phase IV Litter Control Fence Extension

IFB0381-042826

Bidding Specifications

and

Contract Requirements

April 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISIONS

INVITATION TO BID………………………………………………………………………………………………..............

1. SCOPE OF WORK.............................................................................................................

2. BID BOND ........................................................................................................................

BID FORM ........................................................................................................................

BID SCHEDULE.................................................................................................................

REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................

3. STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER & CONTRACTOR ..................

4. PAYMENT BOND ............................................................................................................

PERFORMANCE BOND ...................................................................................................

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILTY INSURANCE .........................................................................

Exhibit 1

Overall Site Plan, Phase IV Litter Control Fence Expansion, Four Hills Landfill, Nashua, New

Hampshire, dated January 2025.

Exhibit 2

Litter Fence and Guard Rail Detail, Phase IV Litter Control Fence Expansion, Four Hills Landfill,

Nashua, New Hampshire, dated April 2020 and amended March 2026.

Table of Contents

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April 1, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

FOUR HILLS LANDFILL

PHASE IV LITTER CONTROL FENCE EXTENSION

IFB0381-042826

The City of Nashua is seeking qualified contractors to submit bids for the installation of approximately 735 linear

feet of litter control fence at the Four Hills Landfill property in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Project will begin once a written “Notice to Proceed” is issued.

Completion times for the project will be as follows:

September 25, 2026 For substantial completion

October 16, 2026 For final completion

Liquidated damages of $250 for each working day will be assessed for delays beyond the established dates for

substantial completion and final completion.

The City of Nashua, through the Mayor, who is the awarding authority, reserves the right to reject any and all bids or

parts of bids; to waive any defects, information, and minor irregularities; to accept exceptions to these specifications;

to award contracts or to cancel this request if in the City’s best interest.

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS:

The City is now accepting submittals electronically via Bonfire. Please review the electronic documents linked here,

Bonfire Vendor Registration and Bonfire Vendor Submission for more information. We strongly recommend that you

give yourself sufficient time and at least one (1) business day before due date to begin the uploading process and

finalize your submission. Copies are also available on the City’s website in the Purchasing section within the Bids

section.

If a Vendor chooses to submit their bid outside of Bonfire, the following are alternate options:

Paper: Submit one (1) paper copy and one digital copy on a USB drive sealed in envelope(s) and packages(s) clearly

marked “IFB0381-042826”. Bids must be submitted in the format provided and addresses the item(s) specified in

the IFB package.

Regardless of the method of submission bids must be received no later than 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in

the Purchasing Department; City Hall, 229 Main Street, Lower Level, Room 11, Nashua NH 03061. Postmarks or

other timestamps will not be accepted in lieu of actual delivery. Bidders can use whatever delivery mechanism it

chooses as long as it remains clear that the Bidder is responsible for submissions prior to the date and time.

The time of receipt shall be considered when a bid has been officially documented by the Purchasing Department,

in accordance with its established policies, as having been received at the location designated above. The City

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accepts no responsibility for mislabeled mail. Any and all damage that may occur due to shipping shall be the

Bidders responsibility.

Complete specifications and related documentation are available on our website, www.nashuanh.gov, under

Services, Bid Opportunities, Current Bids; and on the Bonfire website. Refer to Document IFB0381-042826 and

related documents. Please note paper copies of bid documents are not available in the City’s Purchasing Office.

Bids will be opened publicly on the due date and time. Results of the proposal opening will be posted on the

City's website, www.nashuanh.gov, under Services; Bid Opportunities; Bid Results; (Refer to Document

IFB0381-042826) within twenty-four (24) hours of the opening.

The timeline for this project is as follows:

Projected Timeline

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting & Walk Through

Deadline for Bidder Questions

Bidder Questions Answers Posted

Bids Due

Date

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Noon

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting to discuss the project is scheduled to begin promptly at Thursday, April 9, 2026 at

10:00am at the Division of Public Works Administration Building located at 848 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062 in

the Veteran’s Parkway Conference Room, immediately followed by a walkthrough of the proposed project.

Bidders are encouraged to submit questions via email; however, the City assumes no liability for assuring accurate

and complete email transmission/receipt and is not responsible to acknowledge receipt. Inquiries must be submitted

in writing, citing the IFB title/number, Page, Section, and must be received no later than Thursday, April 16, 2026 at

Noon to:

City of Nashua

229 Main Street, Room 11,

Nashua, NH 03060

purchasing@nashuanh.gov

The City will consider all timely-received questions and requests for change and, if reasonable and appropriate, will

issue an addendum to clarify or modify this IFB. Answers to Bidder submitted questions and other addenda will be

posted on the City of Nashua website www.nashuanh.gov, under Services; Bid Opportunities; Current Bids; (Refer

to Document IFB0381-042826) and on Bonfire no later than Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:00pm.

The City hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this

advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to

this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or

disability in consideration for an award.

Pursuant to NRO 5-71 (A), the City of Nashua supports the concept of purchasing products which are biodegradable,

can be or have been recycled, or are environmentally sound. Due consideration will be given to the purchase of such

products. If you are proposing any such products which qualify, please so indicate in a cover sheet by item number

and description. We are also conscious of energy use and encourage Bidders to propose products that are energy

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efficient.

All bids are binding for ninety (90) days following the deadline for bids, or until the effective date of any binding

resulting contract, whichever is later.

Bids must be submitted in the format provided and address the items specified in this request. The City may reject

any or all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. The failure to make such a disclosure shall not

result in accrual of any right, claim or cause of action by any unsuccessful bidder against The City. The City reserves

the right to waive any irregularities when the public interest will be served thereby. The City also reserves the right

to negotiate any change or amendment in any bid without soliciting further requests for bids if the action is

necessary for the best interest of The City.

The City of Nashua will reject the bid of any proposer who is presently debarred, declared ineligible or excluded by

any Federal department or agency, and reserves the right to reject the bid of any proposer who has previously failed

to perform any contract properly for any purchaser, or to complete on time, contracts of a similar nature, who is not

in the position to perform the contract, or who has neglected the payment of bills or otherwise disregarded its

obligations to clients, purchasers, subcontractors, material men, or employees.

The City is exempt of all taxes. All bids must be FOB Nashua, NH. All Bidders must comply with all applicable Equal

Employment Opportunity laws.

Pursuant to NRO 5-78 (F), the Purchasing Manager shall not solicit a bid from a contractor who is in default on the

payment of taxes, licenses or other monies due the City. Therefore, this bid request is void as to anyone who is in

default on said payments.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. References: Bidders must have at least five (5) years’ experience and at least five (5) projects similar to that

indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance. References shall be provided to

the Owner’s Representative upon request.

B. To be eligible for an award, a Bidder must be deemed "responsible". A responsible Bidder:

 has the ability, capacity and skill to provide the goods or services required;

 can provide the goods or services within the time frame specified;

 has a satisfactory record of integrity, reputation, judgment and experience;

 has sufficient financial resources to provide the goods or services;

 providing the Bidder has provided goods or services to the City, has developed a positive track record

with the City.

C. The Successful Bidder will be required to provide the City with certificates of insurance for coverage as listed

below and endorsements affecting coverage required by the contract within ten (10) calendar days after the City

issues the Notice of Award. The City requires thirty (30) calendar day’s written notice of cancellation or material

change in coverage. The certificate and endorsements for each insurance policy must be signed by a person

authorized by the insurer and who is licensed by the State of New Hampshire. General Liability, Employer's

Liability and Auto Liability policies must name the City of Nashua as an additional insured and be reflected on the

certificate of insurance:

 General Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000

aggregate;

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

Bid Number:	IFB0381-042826
Bid Title:	Four Hills Landfill Phave IV Litter Control Fence Extension
Category:	City
Status:	Open