Employment/Bid Opportunities

Seasonal Cemetery Maintenance Worker

Job Summary: The Town of Orford is seeking a reliable, physically capable individual to perform seasonal cemetery maintenance.  The successful candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, from May 1 through October 31 each year.  There will be flexible scheduling for weather impacts, storm damage or holidays.  Work will include mowing and trimming, debris removal and general cemetery maintenance at Orford’s three cemeteries.  The Town of Orford will provide all necessary tools, equipment, fuel and supplies.  The successful candidate will transport equipment between cemeteries using a town provided vehicle and trailer. Please refer to the Seasonal Cemetery Maintenance Worker Job Description posted below.

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.  No benefits provided.

How to Apply: To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and contact information to Selectboard, Town of Orford, 2529 Route 25A, Orford, NH 03777 not later than December 10, 2024.  For more information or to review the job description call the Cemetery Commissioner David Smith (802) 299-5284 or email [email protected]

Town of Orford – Request for bids Spring & Fall Clean-Up, Mowing and Trimming of Town Cemeteries

The Town of Orford is accepting bids for the maintenance of our three (3) Cemeteries.
Please refer to the Cemetery Maintenance Guidelines and Bid Worksheet document attached below.

Please submit your bid with itemized costs per location, using the attached form, and a copy of your insurance certificate of liability to:

Town of Orford – Mowing Bid
2529 Route 25A, Orford, NH 03777

All sealed bids must be received at the Town Office by 4:00 pm Dec. 10, 2024

Bids will be opened at the December 11, 2024 Selectboard Meeting

Town of Orford Selectmen reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids and determine the viability of contractor to perform the required tasks.
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Sale of the 2019 Ford F-550

The Town of Orford will be selling its 2019 Ford F-550, with a starting bid of $35,000. Included with the truck is a 10′ snow plow and stand along sander. The truck can be seen at the Town Highway garage (154 Townshed Road)

Anyone interested in placing a bid should visit MUNICIBID.COM., then select the state of NH to see the truck and information on the vehicle.

Bids are due by 3:00 pm on November 13th

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Heritage Center building exterior painting

The Town of Orford is accepting estimates to repaint the Orford Heritage Center, located at 2546 Route 25A, Orford, NH.

The estimate should include the preparation of the exterior of the building to remove loose paint, debris, and dirt prior to painting. Painting four sides of the building with white latex exterior paint. The window trim will be painted with a latex exterior paint to match as close as possible to the current paint color.

The building may be viewed anytime without notice to gain information for estimation needs. The 2-story building is approximately 40’ by 50’

For questions, please call 603-353-4889 or e-mail [email protected]

Submit your estimate to:

Town of Orford
Heritage Center Painting
2529 Route 25A, Orford, NH 03777

The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all estimates.