613093 WILLIAMSTOWN Resurfacing and Related Work on Route 7

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is seeking bids for the resurfacing and related work on Route 7 in Williamstown. The project includes resurfacing, adjustment of drainage structures, signs, pavement markings, rumble strips, guardrail upgrades, and driveway/side-street aprons within highway layout. The project is approximately 2.2 miles long and is located in a rural area. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all operators, employees, and contractors working in areas of known or presumed bat habitat are aware of all FHWA/FRA/FTA environmental commitments, including all applicable Avoidance and Minimization Measures. • The project includes resurfacing and related work on a 2.2-mile rural section of Route 7. • The project will likely include pavement milling/overlay, adjustment of drainage structures, signs, pavement markings, rumble strips, guardrail upgrades, and driveway/side-street aprons within highway layout. • The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all operators, employees, and contractors working in areas of known or presumed bat habitat are aware of all FHWA/FRA/FTA environmental commitments. • The project is located in a karst area and the contractor will need to take measures to avoid impacts to possible hibernacula. • The project includes tree removal and the contractor will need to limit tree removal to that specified in project plans and ensure that contractors understand clearing limits.