Meadow Mountain Trail Enhancements Design & Permitting Services

The Garrett County Government is seeking a qualified consultant to provide design and permitting services for the Meadow Mountain Trail Enhancements Project. The primary objective of the project is to advance the trail to a construction-ready level suitable for competitive bidding under the Maryland Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The consultant will be responsible for evaluating existing trail conditions, identifying design alternatives, improving trail sustainability, addressing roadway crossings, and delivering bid-ready design documents. The project will also assess the demand for winter trail use and evaluate the feasibility of developing interconnected trail systems. • The project involves designing and permitting services for the Meadow Mountain Trail Enhancements Project. • The primary objective is to advance the trail to a construction-ready level suitable for competitive bidding under the Maryland Recreational Trails Program (RTP). • The consultant will be responsible for evaluating existing trail conditions and user experience by segment. • The consultant will identify and assess design alternatives, including opportunities for loop connections, trail typologies, and directional or segmented use where appropriate. • The consultant will improve trail sustainability through drainage, erosion control, and alignment strategies. • The consultant will address roadway crossings to improve safety, legibility, and continuity. • The consultant will support agency coordination and permitting necessary for construction readiness. • The consultant will deliver bid-ready design documents suitable for an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under RTP funding.