Contracts & procurement in New Hampshire local government
What New Hampshire city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
111 New Hampshire meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Hampshire with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Gilmanton, NH (11)
- Sandown, NH (10)
- Newfields, NH (10)
- Deering, NH (8)
- Chichester, NH (8)
- Manchester, NH (7)
- Laconia, NH (6)
- Salisbury, NH (6)
- Belknap County, NH (6)
- Dublin, NH (5)
- Hampton Falls, NH (5)
- Windham, NH (5)
Latest matching meetings
Oktoberfest Committee reviews budget and event plans
The Sandown Oktoberfest Committee will meet to discuss event planning for the upcoming Oktoberfest, including review of donations, fundraising, raffle, and the event budget. Items for discussion also include music, entertainment, alcohol, games, food and craft vendors, and marketing outreach.
Selectboard to discuss zero-based budgeting and Class VI road policy revisions
The Deering Selectboard will consider routine consent agenda items including minutes and financial manifests, then move to old business such as cybersecurity follow-up, onboarding procedures, and revisions to Class VI and private road policies. New business includes a draft Municipal vendor Credit Account Policy and a…
Committee to discuss RFP and Beals & Associates for public safety building
The Public Safety Building Committee will review and approve prior meeting minutes, discuss questions related to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the public safety building project, and meet with Beals and Associates, likely a consultant or architect. The committee may also address any other open items and schedule…
Selectmen will select a contractor to close the cemetery tree bidding
The Chichester Board of Selectmen will discuss and decide on several operational items, including selecting a contractor for the cemetery tree project. They will also review IT support services, the town's energy supply, a pest mitigation plan for municipal buildings, and a neighborhood energy contract. Additional…
Committee will vote on contracts for utility billing and purchasing card services.
The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue will consider two contract approvals. First, the Finance Manager seeks approval to execute a Submerchant Agreement with NIC Services, LLC for utility billing payments. Second, the Finance Manager seeks approval to renew the city’s purchasing card contract with Bank of…
Licensing Board to review vendor and event permits for July and August
The board is reviewing several temporary event and vendor applications. They will also formally acknowledge administrative approvals for entertainment and loudspeaker permits.
Newfields PSB Committee reviews RFP for public safety building
The Public Safety Building Committee will review a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the public safety building project. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and schedule the next meeting. The committee may enter non-public session for matters allowed under state law.
Board reviews highway road work bids, propane tank bids, and $11k in invoices
The Chichester Board of Selectmen will review bids for highway road work and propane tank installations, approve two infrastructure invoices totaling over $11,000, and discuss consolidating budget lines for utility and waste services. The board will also address a Bear Hill Estates attorney review request and ongoing…
Select Board to review potential wetland violations on Valley and Cobb Meadow Roads
The Select Board will meet to discuss potential wetland permit violations at three specific properties. They will also review a contract for the Historical Society and sign off on financial and grant reports.
Committee to review proposals for new public safety building
The Public Safety Building Committee is meeting to evaluate Request for Proposals (RFPs) from two firms. The discussion will focus on the submissions from Beals and Associates and Verdantas.
Selectmen discuss abatement for 290 Dover Road property tax dispute
The Chichester Board of Selectmen will discuss several ongoing items, including a property tax abatement for 290 Dover Road involving confusion over shed locations on multiple lots. They will also consider a boiler replacement contract with AJ LeBlanc, adoption of new payroll software (ADP), and consolidation of…
Committee reviews bids for geotechnical services, drafts RFP for design
The Public Safety Building Committee will review submitted proposals for geotechnical and professional services. They will also discuss a draft RFP for space needs, conceptual design, and cost estimates. The committee may enter a non-public session under state law.
Board to discuss land purchase update and fire department hiring
The Board of Selectmen will hear an update on an approved land purchase and consider hiring for the fire department. They will also review a noise complaint from Plaistow residents and the insurance bond for 125 Development Corp. Consent agenda includes payroll and vendor payments.
Well exploration contract and water/sewer rate updates on agenda
The Newfields Village Water & Sewer District will discuss a well exploration contract with Underwood Engineers. They will also review updated water & sewer rates for billing system implementation and address Yacht Club water access/usage. Other business includes signing bookkeeper and Knipstein A/P checks and…
Selectmen discuss ADP payroll system and 290 Dover Road abatement
The Board of Selectmen meets for general business including a presentation, reports, and financial approvals. Ongoing discussions cover benefit compensation for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector, cemetery tree removal, website updates, BKS Systems installation, ADP payroll onboarding, a building inspector contract, and a…
Select Board to review audit draft and historical society contract
The Select Board will review the audit draft, historical society contract, and building permit signatures. The meeting includes reports from the Highway, Building Inspector, and Waste Management committees.
Airport Authority to select engineer, review lease
The Berlin Airport Authority will discuss the selection process for an engineer of record and review a lease agreement for airport property. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a possible non-public session for personnel or legal matters.
Library trustees to discuss employee contracts and investments
The Salisbury Free Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the previous session and address unfinished business, including employee contracts and CD investments. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm.
Select Board to discuss easement right of way and contra dance contract
The Select Board will meet to review a 50ft easement right of way and a contract for contra dancing. The session also includes routine approval of May revenue, expenses, and payroll manifests.
Board to review digital communication, public comment policies
The Selectboard will consider approving routine consent items and discuss ongoing projects including town facilities, cybersecurity, and road policies. New business includes quotes for beach cleanup and town mowing services. The board will also receive updates on hydrant testing and a funding request for the 250th…
Public Safety Building Committee to discuss RFQ/RFP process
The committee is meeting to review and discuss Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP). This is part of the planning process for a new public safety building.
Committee to vote on Bike Week and Canal St concerts permits
The Special Events Technical Review Committee will consider and vote on multiple special event permits for Laconia's Bike Week and a Friday night concert series on Canal Street. The agenda includes applications for parking, vendor spaces, and a venue lease at Tower Hill Tavern.
Licensing Board to review 112 Motorcycle Week vendor applications
The Licensing Board is meeting to review various temporary permits and raffle licenses. The primary focus is on processing a large volume of vendor applications for the upcoming Motorcycle Week.
Committee to vote on adding, eliminating, and reclassifying city staff positions
The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will consider several staffing changes across city departments, including new positions, eliminations, and reclassifications. The agenda includes requests from Water Works, Public Works, and Police, plus a tabled item for a Purchasing Manager. Informational HR reports are…
Library trustees to discuss employee contracts
The Salisbury Free Library Board of Trustees will consider employee contracts, review the treasurer's and director's reports, and hear a conference recap. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of future sessions.
Cemetery trustees to discuss grounds contract and repair projects
The Cemetery Trustees will review the first quarter expense report and consider a grounds maintenance contract from LaValley for pine logs. They will also discuss proposed amendments to bylaws and procedures, as well as plans for repairing the Goodale Gate, replacing signs, and cleaning headstones.
Cemetery trustees discuss tree removal and new $130 trust
The Cemetery Trustees reviewed repairs to a fence at Leavitt Cemetery, a Boy Scout flag placement, and the ongoing tree removal bidding process. They addressed a missing trust for a burial lot and initiated a $130 trust. Other business included a gate post replacement estimate and cleaning of historic monuments.
Selectboard to vote on Stryker contract and policy updates
The Selectboard will discuss and potentially approve the Stryker one-year contract, initiate a review of the Digital Communications and Public Comment policies, and consider forming an advisory committee for beach lease renewal. They will also review the 2026 expenditure and revenue report through April 30.
Selectmen to review land donation, fee changes, and contracts
The Board of Selectmen will hear monthly reports from police, fire, road agent, and building inspector. They will discuss old business including financial reports and warrants, and new business such as Frying Pan Lane requests, a land donation, personnel policy, fee schedule, and an Alarm New England contract. A…
Selectboard to review budget reports and beach lease renewal process
The Board will review the 2026 expenditure and revenue report for January through April. They are also forming an advisory study committee to handle the beach lease renewal. Additionally, the board is reviewing digital and public comment policies.
Windham Energy Committee to discuss Community Power Plan launch, electric supplier change
The Windham Local Energy Committee will discuss the launch of the Community Power Plan and a change in supplier for the town's municipal electric contract. They will also elect officers and welcome a new member.
Commission to review Dragon Mosquito Extension and season timeline
The Rye Mosquito Control Commission will discuss and possibly decide on the Dragon Mosquito Extension, review the start and timeline for the 2026 season, and consider mosquito and tick spraying on town trails along with an educational awareness program.
Oktoberfest Committee plans 2026 event: budget, vendors, entertainment
The Sandown Oktoberfest Committee will discuss event planning for the 2026 Oktoberfest, including review of donations, fundraising, and the event budget. They will also cover music, the alcohol and beer tent, games and contests, and food and craft vendors. Marketing and site updates will be reviewed.
Committee discusses RFQ/RFP for public safety building
The Public Safety Building Committee will review prior meeting minutes and discuss next steps with Beals Associates and ALS. They will also consider the RFQ/RFP process for the public safety building project and may enter non-public session.
Board to review bids for Town Hall boiler replacement
The Selectmen will discuss and potentially act on bids to replace the Town Hall boiler, review bond status and road repairs for Louie Lane, and consider a request from Backyard Butchers to set up at Tractor Supply. They will also address abatements, exemptions, and employee benefit compensation research.
Library trustees to approve purchases, discuss July 4th event
The Board of Trustees will approve minutes, discuss trust fund reporting to the Attorney General's office, and authorize purchases for a fire extinguisher and folding table. Updates will be provided on the July 4th library event, Saturday programs, and the Humanities to Go program on May 15, including grant…
Select Board to discuss Transfer Station and bid process
The Select Board will review correspondence, hold public comment periods, and discuss the Transfer Station operations. They will also consider opening sealed minutes, approving previous meeting minutes, and discussing the bid process for 2026. Appointments from the Budget Committee and Waste Reduction and Recycling…
Select Board to vote on solar exemption for Map 205/20
The Select Board will hold public hearings on a solar exemption and a veteran's tax credit, discuss Main Street traffic and a proposed transfer station, and decide on an ALS contract. They will also review correspondence on hazardous chemicals and approve board appointments.
Library trustees to discuss city contract with Spectacle Entertainment
The Board of Library Trustees will receive reports on finances, investments, endowment, personnel, buildings and grounds, and technology. New business includes discussion of the city's contract with Spectacle Entertainment and reelection of officers. The board will also approve minutes from several committee meetings.
Planning Board hears contractor yard, lot line adjustment, two-family dwelling requests
The Gilmanton Planning Board will hold public hearings on three site plan applications: a contractor's yard that is being continued to May, a lot line adjustment, and a change of use to a two-family dwelling. They will also consider an extension for a commercial storage facility and discuss officer appointments and a…