GOV Finance Committee September 16 2026

The Nashua Board of Aldermen Finance Committee met on September 16, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a one-year HVAC service and maintenance contract with Palmer and Sicard Incorporated for fire department facilities, not to exceed $25,710. The committee also awarded a contract to New Improvements for permanent downtown tree lighting and a sewer flow metering and capacity analysis contract for a casino project to Hazen and Sawyer, PC, valued at $34,880, funded by the casino applicant. A significant contract approval was for transit operations with TransDev Incorporated, covering fixed route and paratransit services, with a not-to-exceed amount of $9,789,870 over 2.75 years, including provisions for performance measures and a planned shift of insurance liability to the vendor. Discussions included contract structure, risk management, insurance costs, and operational changes such as the use of non-CDL drivers. The committee also reviewed the city's fiscal year 2025 audit report, addressing long-term liabilities, component unit reporting changes, and audit delays related to a component unit's financial statement issues. Motions related to contract awards and budget compliance were passed unanimously.