What products and services does City of Manchester procure?

The City of Manchester posts solicitations for municipal construction and infrastructure work, professional services (engineering and planning), equipment and technical items, and environmental and facilities services on its Bid Opportunities page. Soliciting departments include Water Works, Highway, Facilities, Parks, and Environmental Protection.

Does City of Manchester use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

Yes. Chapter 39 of the City of Manchester Procurement Code authorizes the purchasing agency to join cooperative procurement actions with other municipal, state, or federal governmental agencies, providing statutory authority for cooperative purchasing arrangements.

What vendor requirements does City of Manchester publish?

The City of Manchester requires vendors to submit a current IRS Form W-9 and the City's Vendor Information Sheet for onboarding; Chapter 39 also authorizes bidder prequalification. Insurance, bonding, licensing, and other solicitation-specific requirements are specified within each solicitation's required forms and terms.

How does City of Manchester approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Purchasing Division administers procurements under Chapter 39 of the City Code, and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen provides governing oversight for contracts and related actions. The Procurement Code and Purchasing Division pages set approval roles and procedural details.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Manchester?

Vendors can find the City of Manchester Procurement Code (Chapter 39) on the Purchasing Division's Procurement Code page and in the American Legal Code Library; the Purchasing Division also publishes a Purchasing FAQ, Terms of Usage, and Forms and Documents for standard terms and templates.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Manchester, NH
Country:: US

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Request for Proposal Secure Vestibule Projects FY27
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Oct 9, 2026
Closes
Nov 19, 2026
Construction of three exterior secure vestibules at the Gossler, Smyth, and Jewett Elementary Schools.
Parks: Manchester Skate Park & Harvell St. Improvement
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Closes
Nov 19, 2026
The City of Manchester is seeking competitive bids for design-build construction of a new skate park at Wolfe Park and related site improvements on Harvell Street. The work includes demolition, concrete and shotcrete skate-park construction, parking and sidewalk improvements, storm-water upgrades, utility relocations, and traffic-calming measures. The 15-month contract requires substantial completion by October 1, 2027, and final completion by October 31, 2027.
Contractors for the Airport Terminal & Walkway HVAC Equipment Replacement (Request for Pre-Qualification)
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Nov 19, 2026
Project consists of the replacement of heating ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) equipment that is located on the roof of the airport terminal building and the terminal access walkway.

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- Sole Source: If your solution is proprietary/uniquely capable, partner with the end‑user department to justify and route for Board of Mayor and Aldermen approval. If Sole Source won’t fly: Compete via the city’s formal bid/RFP process; monitor the Purchasing site and respond promptly.
- Coops: We don’t have evidence City of Manchester uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position Statewide Contracts (NH DAS Bureau of Purchase & Property), NCPA, PCA, and CPCNH (energy) as another option.
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- City of Manchester, NH: Position your product as uniquely capable or proprietary and work with the relevant city department to build a written justification. Reference Section 39.10 of the city’s Procurement Code for negotiated procurement. Aim to get the contract placed on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda for approval—this is the documented path for high‑value sole source awards.
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- We don’t have evidence City of Manchester uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option and ask your Starbridge contact to help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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City of Manchester Contracts

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Effective: Jul 16, 2010Expires: Expiration date locked.
An agreement for title insurance related to the property located at 195 McGregor Street, Unit 201, managed by the School District. The agreement's term is noted as July 16, 2010.

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Manchester Police Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured extensive divisional reports covering staffing updates, ongoing construction and facility improvement projects, and updates on various community and investigative events. Specifically, reports detailed the status of dispatcher and police officer recruitment, the merger of the city's Parking Division with the Police Department, recent traffic incidents, and special enforcement operations involving SWAT and drug-related investigations. The board also recognized retiring personnel and departing commissioners for their service.
Manchester Planning Board Public Hearing Meeting
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board conducted a public hearing and limited business meeting covering several development and subdivision applications. Key items included a subdivision proposal for Wellington Road involving wetland and traffic considerations, architectural compliance review for a parking deck project at Orange and Pearl Streets, and an impact fee waiver request for the conversion of a historic school building into affordable housing units. The Board also addressed a subdivision application on Bremer Street regarding sewer easement widths and addressed a project extension request for a subdivision on Bryant Road.
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Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for City of Manchester?

The City of Manchester Purchasing Division administers procurement and purchasing operations, while the Board of Mayor and Aldermen provides governance oversight. Contact and organizational details for the Purchasing Division and the Board are published on the City's official Purchasing and Government pages.

Where does City of Manchester post bids and RFPs?

The City of Manchester posts public bids, RFPs, RFQs, and RFBs on the Purchasing Division 'Bid Opportunities and Results' page. Vendors can sign up for the Purchasing Division's free Bid Notification email service to receive posted solicitations and updates.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Manchester?

Vendors register by submitting a current IRS Form W-9 and the City of Manchester Vendor Information Sheet to the department purchasing the goods or services. Vendors may also subscribe to the Purchasing Division's Bid Notification email to receive solicitations and updates.

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City of Manchester RFPs

Request for Proposal Secure Vestibule Projects FY27

Parks: Manchester Skate Park & Harvell St. Improvement

Contractors for the Airport Terminal & Walkway HVAC Equipment Replacement (Request for Pre-Qualification)

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City of Manchester RFPs

Request for Proposal Secure Vestibule Projects FY27

Parks: Manchester Skate Park & Harvell St. Improvement

Contractors for the Airport Terminal & Walkway HVAC Equipment Replacement (Request for Pre-Qualification)

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