Description
The County of Cheshire is seeking qualified contractors to perform trail rehabilitation on a 4.7‑mile segment of the Cheshire Rail Trail through Fitzwilliam, NH. Work includes clearing debris from the trail, ditches, and 18 culverts; deepening ditches to ensure drainage; filling holes and gaps; and resurfacing the trail bed with specified hard‑pack material. The contract is cost‑plus‑materials with a total ceiling of $100,000 (80% reimbursable, 20% in‑kind contribution) and must be completed between July 1 2026 and December 15 2026 (optional extension to April 1 2027).
• Clear all vegetation, leaves, debris, and loose material from the trail corridor, ditches, and culverts.
• Deepen ditches 1‑2 ft and ensure drainage for a minimum two‑year period.
• Clean 18 existing culverts; no replacement required.
• Refill holes/gaps and apply a 4‑inch hard‑pack wearing surface (NHBOT 304.7) across the 12‑ft wide trail.
• Provide detailed cost breakdown, labor rates, equipment list, subcontractor disclosures, and required certifications (Davis‑Bacon, SAM registration, licensing, insurance).