Replacing the existing 58' long, single-span bridge. The existing bridge consists of steel stringer superstructure with reinforced concrete deck supported on concrete faced stone masonry abutments. The work includes replacing the existing bridge with a 110' long steel girder bridge with concrete deck superstructure supported on semi-integral abutments. The replacement bridge will have an out-to-out deck width of 32' carrying two 12' wide travel lanes and a 5' sidewalk. Traffic will be maintained during construction on a temporary bridge constructed immediately downstream of the existing bridge. Roadway approach reconstruction limits are approx. 745'.
Replacing the existing 58' long, single-span bridge. The existing bridge consists of steel stringer superstructure with reinforced concrete deck supported on concrete faced stone masonry abutments. The work includes replacing the existing bridge with a 110' long steel girder bridge with concrete deck superstructure supported on semi-integral abutments. The replacement bridge will have an out-to-out deck width of 32' carrying two 12' wide travel lanes and a 5' sidewalk. Traffic will be maintained during construction on a temporary bridge constructed immediately downstream of the existing bridge. Roadway approach reconstruction limits are approx. 745'.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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108963
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,456
Procurement Hell Score
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45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, only consider sole source if truly unique and urgently needed with strong justification; otherwise deprioritize.
Coops:Use Sourcewell. Confirm your product is on contract and ask the Town Administrator to process via their membership.
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Town of Andover, NH:No evidence of sole source contracts in public records—deprioritize this path and use cooperative purchasing instead. No specific sole source dollar threshold identified. Note: Purchases over $10,000 trigger competitive bidding, so sole source would face heightened scrutiny and require robust justification and approvals if attempted.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Andover
Andover Fire District #1 Annual Meeting
Date: Mar 18, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the election of officers and the review of financial and operational reports, including updates on a new fire truck delivery and annual call volume statistics. The operating budget was approved, along with an additional allocation for the Equipment Capital Reserve Fund to facilitate future equipment replacements. Additionally, the district authorized an agreement allowing the Town of Andover to construct a new police station on district property.
Library Trustees Trustee Meeting
Date: May 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the formation of a float committee for the July 4 holiday, the status of the treasurer's report, and proposals for separating budget expenditures between digital and hard copy books. The board addressed the resignations of the treasurer and the associate director, discussed the necessity of holding a summer meeting to brainstorm a long-term vision for the libraries, and evaluated a suggestion to install a play element in the library garden.
Andover 4th of July Committee Draft Minutes
Date: Feb 4, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Andover.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Andover?
The Select Board oversees procurement for the Town of Andover; Department Heads prepare Requests for Bids and the Select Board reviews and approves them under the Town of Andover Procurement Policy. Contact the Select Board/Administration via the town website for procurement coordination.
Where does the Town of Andover post bids and RFPs?
The Town of Andover posts bids, Requests for Bids, and solicitations on the Town of Andover official website (Select Board/Administration pages and the AgendaCenter). Vendors may also consult the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services purchasing page for supplemental state procurement resources.
How does the Town of Andover approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Town of Andover approves procurement contracts and awards through Select Board review and approval; Department Heads prepare Requests for Bids. Capital appropriations and warrant-article purchases require Town Meeting approval, as documented in the town Procurement Policy and Select Board minutes.
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Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed preparations for the 4th of July celebration, including vendor logistics for the Market on the Green, musical entertainment, and sound system expenses. Key financial discussions addressed rising costs for fireworks and potential fundraising strategies such as raffle sales and digital donation methods. Planning for the parade featured the announcement of the 'Happy Birthday America' theme, float concepts, and logistical assignments. Additionally, the committee coordinated on event infrastructure, such as porta-potties and parking arrangements at Carr Field, along with potential plans for a pancake breakfast and a commemorative banner contest for the upcoming anniversary.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Town of Andover meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Where can vendors find the Town of Andover's procurement policies and standard contract terms?
Vendors can find the Town of Andover Procurement Policy on the Town of Andover website; it establishes bid procedures, thresholds, sealed-bid/quote rules, evaluation criteria, and Select Board review. Vendors should consult that policy and each solicitation for standard terms and submission requirements.
