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Selectboard moves to seek bids for cistern on private land near North Barnstead Road
Summary
After identifying two potential dry sites and receiving a base price for a cistern (not including excavation or crane), the board agreed to solicit bids for excavation and gather full cost estimates before final approval; members were told the unit lead time is three to four months.
The selectboard agreed to seek bids for excavation and to collect full cost estimates for installing an additional cistern (referred to in the meeting as a "sister") on private land near North Barnstead Road.
The Chair described locating two potential dry sites and reported a base price from Shade Concrete that does not include crane work or excavation. "We do have the money to put a sister in up there," the Chair said, adding that the town could help by supplying fill and some labor to reduce costs. Board members noted the unit typically has a three‑to‑four month lead time and that crane costs (estimated by staff at about $4,000 per day) and excavation should be bid separately so the board can see a total project estimate.
Members discussed prioritization of sites by need of water supply, potential engineering/site prep requirements, and the benefit of using a similar purchase (another resident purchasing the same unit) to obtain a better price. The board voted to put excavation out to bid and to return with cost estimates during budget season to make a final decision; some members recommended planning for fall installation to avoid conflict with road work and seasonal constraints.
Next steps are to issue excavation bids, confirm final installation costs (including crane and coating/lining work), and bring a full project estimate back to the board for approval during budget deliberations.
