Description
The Town of Chesapeake Beach is seeking an engineering and design consulting firm to complete the design of a new ADA compliant pedestrian trail expansion from the existing rail trail terminus to the Town limits. The extension will follow the existing railroad right of way and be designed to allow future extension linearly within the right-of-way area beyond the Town limits. The consultant will perform in-field surveys, environmental features delineations and analyses to accurately design the extension based on the current site conditions. Key tasks include:
• Completing a 30% alignment design submittal for review and approval by the Town
• Completing 100% design construction drawings and specifications for the trail extension
• Obtaining all required county, state and federal approvals
• Designing a cost-effective solution that meets the requirements of the Town, State and Calvert County
The project will be completed in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Maryland State Stormwater Management Practices and Procedures Manual.
• The project requires experience in the design of Town- or County-owned trails and/or pedestrian improvements
• The consultant must be qualified to perform stormwater management, sediment control, critical area, grading, geotechnical and storm drain designs
• The project includes a pre-bid meeting and questions due date
• The evaluation criteria include RFP response, cost, and interview/references