Francis Street Sewer Trestle Repair

This public‑works bid calls for the repair of the Francis Street sewer trestle spanning Peabody Creek. The scope includes replacing decayed timber components (upper access planks, column caps, cross‑bracing), tightening thrust‑beam anchorage nuts, removing vegetation from abutments, shimming settlement issues on specific columns, and implementing erosion‑control measures. The work must be completed under a contract estimated between $56,000 and $83,000, with bids due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2026. • Replace decayed upper access planks, timber column caps, and cross‑bracing. • Tighten thrust‑beam anchorage nuts at both abutments. • Remove blackberry bushes covering abutments. • Shim or repair settlement of Bent 2 DS column and gaps at Bents 2 and 10. • Provide erosion and water‑pollution control per attached SPCC plan. • All work performed in a sensitive area requiring appropriate environmental safeguards.