Town of Merrimack Request for Bid - Truck Scale System Replacement 2026
Town of MerrimackCity · Merrimack, NH- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Sandra Song
- (603) 424-7075
The 30-second brief
The Town of Merrimack is seeking bids to provide and install a new truck scale system at the Merrimack Solid Waste Facility located at 1 Fearon Road, Merrimack, NH. Work includes furnishing, installing, and calibrating a Rice Lake Weighing Systems Survivor OTR 13.5-inch profile 5/16-inch steel deck truck scale (10'x70') or comparable, along with safety yellow guide rails, 10-foot high 4-inch diameter columns for numeric displays, an RLWS Laser Light2 wireless numeric display, a crane for installation, and coordination with the NH Division of Weights and Measures. The existing 2003 Weigh-Tronix scale is being replaced due to deck cracks and beam corrosion. A mandatory site viewing/walk-through is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Transfer Station. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Finance Department, 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds, provide insurance coverage including general liability and workers' compensation, and complete all installation, testing, certification, and licensing by December 18, 2026.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems Survivor OTR 13.5” profile 5/16” steel deck truck scale with a 10’X70’ dimension, Safety yellow guide rails 8” high X 70’ long (or comparable), 10’ high 4” diameter columns to mount inbound and outbound numeric displays with pole mount kits, RLWS Laser Light2 wireless numeric display with 4” characters & wireless kit, Crane for installation, Installation, Calibration and place in service with NH Division of Weights and Measures, Concrete coring or modifications
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Summary
The Town of Merrimack is seeking bids to provide and install a new truck scale system at the Merrimack Solid Waste Facility located at 1 Fearon Road, Merrimack, NH. Work includes furnishing, installing, and calibrating a Rice Lake Weighing Systems Survivor OTR 13.5-inch profile 5/16-inch steel deck truck scale (10'x70') or comparable, along with safety yellow guide rails, 10-foot high 4-inch diameter columns for numeric displays, an RLWS Laser Light2 wireless numeric display, a crane for installation, and coordination with the NH Division of Weights and Measures.
The existing 2003 Weigh-Tronix scale is being replaced due to deck cracks and beam corrosion. A mandatory site viewing/walk-through is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Transfer Station. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Finance Department, 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds, provide insurance coverage including general liability and workers' compensation, and complete all installation, testing, certification, and licensing by December 18, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Rice Lake Weighing Systems Survivor OTR 13.5” profile 5/16” steel deck truck scale with a 10’X70’ dimension, Safety yellow guide rails 8” high X 70’ long (or comparable), 10’ high 4” diameter columns to mount inbound and outbound numeric displays with pole mount kits, RLWS Laser Light2 wireless numeric display with 4” characters & wireless kit, Crane for installation, Installation, Calibration and place in service with NH Division of Weights and Measures, Concrete coring or modifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Performance and Payment Bonds
- Insurance certificate
- Bid Form
- Submit to
- Town of Merrimack Finance Department, 6 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054
- Scope location
- Merrimack, NH
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Merrimack?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Town of Merrimack Finance Department, 6 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054. For questions, contact Sandra Song.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
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What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sandra Song at (603) 424-7075. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Rice Lake Weighing Systems Survivor OTR 13.5” profile 5/16” steel deck truck scale with a 10’X70’ dimension, Safety yellow guide rails 8” high X 70’ long (or comparable), 10’ high 4” diameter columns to mount inbound and outbound numeric displays with pole mount kits, RLWS Laser Light2 wireless nume. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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