NOTICE OF SALE - TAX DEEDED PROPERTY
 
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the provisions of RSA 80:80 (II), the Town of Franconia, by its Selectmen duly authorized, is accepting bids on the following parcel of land and building acquired by the Town by Tax Deed. The parcel is known as follows: 
 
1. Map 12 Lot 36  Slalom Lane    .22 ac Land
 
Persons interested in purchasing this property shall submit a bid amount, in writing, delivered or mailed to the office of the Town Administrator, 421 Main Street (PO Box 900), Franconia, New Hampshire, 03580. The minimum bid for this property is $5,000.00.  Bids must be accompanied by a certified bank check in the amount of $500.00 payable to the Town of Franconia, representing a bid deposit to be credited at closing if the bid is accepted. Checks will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. The bid and deposit check must be placed in a sealed envelope with the property address of the bid noted on the outside.
 
The bid should represent the amount the bidder is willing to pay for the conveyance of the property in accordance with the terms of the sale. The property is being sold by the Town in an “as is” condition with no written or implied warranties as to the condition of the property, operations of the properties utilities or services, or any permitted uses of the property under the Town’s land use ordinances.
 
Bids must be received at the office of the Town Administrator by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018. The bid envelopes will be opened at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2018 during the Board of Selectmen meeting held at 421 Main Street, Franconia, New Hampshire. The property will be sold to the highest qualified bidder, subject to collection of deposit, satisfactory closing, etc. Closings shall be on or before thirty (30) days from the bid opening.
 
The deed of the Town shall be a quitclaim deed. Conveyance will be subject to all easements and rights of way as existed at the time of tax deeding. Failure to close may result in forfeiture of the deposit, and sale to the next highest bidder.  
 
The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to reject any/all bids, and/or impose other conditions on the sale.
 
Questions can be directed to Holly Burbank, Town Administrator, 421 Main Street, Franconia, New Hampshire during regular business hours.        
Town of Franconia        
BY ITS BOARD OF SELECTMEN

The Town of Franconia, New Hampshire is seeking bids from qualified contractors to:
Dredge a Fire Pond
 
Scope of work:
In a workman like manner provide all necessary labor and equipment to complete this job according to the following scope:
- Remove material from the fire pond on 125 Aspen Rd. approximately 100 feet long and 40 feet wide to a depth of approximately 10 feet.
- Town of Franconia Highway Department will provide a truck and driver to dispose of the material. 
- Contractor shall keep work area neat and safe at the end of each work day and contained through the duration of the job.
- any land disturbed because of the access or maintenance work will be returned to as near its original condition as is reasonable possible.
 
Submission Information:
Bids shall be submitted marked “Fire Pond” on the outside of the envelope, addressed to:
Holly Burbank
Town of Franconia
PO Box 900
Franconia, NH  03580
 
Important Dates
RFB announcement date: June 20
Deadline to submit questions: June 27
Answers to questions posted:  June 29, 2018
Deadline to submit bid date: July 6, 2018
RFB award date:  July 16, 2018
Project to be completed:  October 31, 2018
 
OPTIONAL SITE VISIT: All prospective bidders may obtain a tour of the property by contacting Scott Leslie 991-9758.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Town of Franconia reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept any bid that it deems to be in the best interest of the Town.
SPECIFICATIONS: The bidder shall furnish information related to the specifications of the products being used.
COST/SCHEDULE: The bidder shall furnish a cost proposal and schedule as part of the package.
The Town of Franconia will accept only full packages for all requested elements.
Bids submitted without all scope of work items included shall be disqualified.
A copy of applicable insurance certificate(s) must accompany bids. Minimum coverage is $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate on general liability; Worker’s Compensation Coverage in compliance with State Law.  Contractor must be registered and in good standing with the State of NH   
References:  The bidder shall provide name, phone number and email address of at least three references  
Safety:  OSHA regulations will be followed on the job site.