Description
The State of New Hampshire is seeking a contractor to perform a rail removal and salvage project on the Berlin Branch railroad in Bethlehem, NH. The project involves dismantling approximately 22,600 feet of out-of-service rail, removing rail components, and disposing of materials. The contractor will be responsible for transporting all rail, joint bars, and other track components to the NHDOT rail yard in Whitefield, NH. The project is expected to begin on June 3, 2026, and must be completed by October 30, 2026.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Dismantling and salvaging rail, joint bars, tie plates, and other track components
• Delivering salvaged materials to the NHDOT rail yard in Whitefield, NH
• Removing all timber ties, bolts, spikes, and other materials from the project area
• Cleaning up and restoring disturbed areas adjacent to the rail removal work
• Grading and leveling the rail corridor for winter snowmobile use
• Disposing of materials not salvaged to the NHDOT and DNCR