The City of Portsmouth is soliciting qualified engineering and design firms to develop two trailhead facilities that will serve the New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway. The scope includes wetland flagging, topographic and boundary surveys, conceptual and preliminary design, easement planning, environmental and cultural documentation, permitting, final design specifications, bid analysis, construction inspection, and as‑built documentation. Work must comply with HUD grant requirements and federal environmental regulations. The contract is unit‑cost based, with the selected consultant expected to begin within one month of award and deliver biddable plans by Spring 2027.
• Two trailhead sites: 17.5‑acre at 445 Borthwick Ave and 7‑acre at 850 Banfield Rd.
• Deliverables: surveys, wetland maps, conceptual & preliminary plans, easement documents, environmental permits, final design set, cost estimates, bid analysis, inspection services, CAD files, as‑built drawings.
• Required professional licensure: NH‑licensed PE for plan stamping.
• Project budget allowance includes $5,000 for easement plan preparation.
• Mandatory public meetings and coordination with City staff, Conservation Commission, Planning Board, and utility agencies.
• Submission deadline: 2:00 pm, 21 Sep 2026; questions due 9 Sep 2026.