CITY OF LACONIA
REQUESTFORPROPOSALAS
Proposal No. 26-11-24P
Ford F350 Supercab
The City of Laconia Recreation and Facilities Department is requesting proposals for the
purchase of one (1) Ford F350 Supercab. Detailed specifications are provided below.
MINIMUM VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
The proposed vehicle shall meet or exceed the following specifications:
Chassis and Powertrain
• Ford F-350 XL SuperCab 4x4 SRW or approved equivalent.
• Four-wheel drive (4x4).
• Gasoline engine.
• Minimum 2026 6.8L V8 or 2027 7.3L V8 gasoline engine.
• Automatic transmission.
• Electronic shift-on-the-fly 4x4 system or equivalent.
• Minimum GVWR of 11,000 lbs.
Cab and Body
• SuperCab configuration.
• Eight-foot (8') pickup bed.
• Oxford White or manufacturer standard white exterior.
• Dark cloth interior.
• Vinyl or durable all-weather flooring preferred.
Towing and Hauling
• Factory tow package.
• Integrated trailer brake controller.
• Trailer sway control.
• Trailer towing mirrors.
• Rear receiver hitch rated to manufacturer maximum towing capacity.
Snow Operations
• Factory Snow Plow Prep Package including heavy-duty electrical and cooling components.
• Heavy-duty alternator.
• Dual batteries preferred if available with snow plow package.
Interior and Convenience Features
• Air conditioning.
• Power windows.
• Power door locks.
• Cruise control.
• Tilt steering wheel.
• Remote keyless entry.
• Cloth or Vinyl seating.
• Platform or cab-length running boards.
• Removable all-weather floor mats (WeatherTech or approved equivalent).
• Upfitter Switches
• Driver & Passenger Window Deflectors preferred.
Safety Features
• Rear backup camera.
• Tire pressure monitoring system.
• AdvanceTrac or equivalent electronic stability control.
• Driver and passenger airbags.
• Side curtain airbags.
Bed and Exterior Accessories
• Spray-on bed liner (factory-installed or dealer-installed).
• LED box lighting preferred.
• Full-size spare tire.
• Tow hooks.
Delivery Requirements
Delivery location: 306 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246
Delivery timeframe shall be clearly stated in the proposal.
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Warranty Requirements
Provide manufacturer's standard warranty information including:
• Bumper-to-bumper coverage
• Powertrain coverage
• Roadside assistance coverage
Include any available extended warranty options as separate line items.
Questions and Addenda
All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing via email no later than 4:00 PM
on Decem ber2, 2026, to kbullerwell@laconianh.gov.
Responses to questions and any resulting addenda will be posted on the City of Laconia website
at https://www.laconianh.gov/Bids.aspx no later than December 4, 2026.
It is the responsibility of all proposers to check the website for issued addenda prior to
submission.
Submissions
Interested firms are encouraged to submit two (2) proposals in a sealed envelope to the City
of Laconia Purchasing Department, 45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246 by 2:30pm
on December 11, 2026 to be considered. Submissions must be labeled "RFP No. 26-11-
24P Ford F350 Supercab" Postmarks and other timestamps will not be accepted in lieu of
actual delivery to be considered. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
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
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Two copies of your proposal package
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Firm, not-to-exceed total price for vehicle
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Manufacturer's specification sheets
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Certification of compliance with specifications
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Delivery timeline
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Completed and signed contract, non-collusion, specification exception
and Taxpayer identification forms
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