THT Phase#2, NHDOT#45251 Design Project

The City of Keene, NH is soliciting qualified engineering consultants (pre‑approved by NHDOT) to provide full‑service design for the Transportation Heritage Trail – Phase 2, covering engineering studies, preliminary and final design, permitting, right‑of‑way acquisition, and bid assistance for a multi‑use bicycle and pedestrian trail that includes rail‑corridor upgrades, bridge relocations/replacements, and a new trailhead. • Scope includes 1,500 ft rail‑corridor upgrade, relocation of two bridges (Robert J. Prowse Memorial Bridge & Baily Bridge), rehabilitation of a historic stone arch bridge, and creation of a trailhead at Joslin Station Road. • Required services: engineering study, topographic & wetland surveys, cadastral/ROW research, environmental documentation (NEPA categorical exclusion), preliminary & final design packages, construction cost estimating, and construction‑bid phase support. • Public engagement: minimum three listening sessions, stakeholder meetings, city‑council presentations, website/social‑media content, surveys. • Deliverables: engineering study report, conceptual cost estimate, preliminary design plans, final design (PS&E) set, electronic & hard‑copy documentation, and assistance during the bid phase. • Funding: partially from NHDOT (TAP & CDS) federal funds; compliance with NHDOT Local Public Agency Manual required. • Schedule: Advertisement Oct 9 2026 → Pre‑bid meeting Oct 29 2026 → RFQ due Nov 19 2026 → Interviews Dec 1 2026 → Contract sign Jan 4 2027 → Preliminary engineering Jan 2027‑Jul 2028 → Preliminary & final design Aug 2028‑Jan 2030 → Bid phase Feb 2030. • Evaluation based on firm experience, LPA knowledge, project approach, prior work with City, proposal quality, references.