This Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Town of Meredith, New Hampshire, seeks a professional contractor for the design and construction of a universally accessible trail at Leavitt Beach. The trail will connect an existing adaptive paddling launch to a restroom building. Key requirements include: - Trail design and installation approximately 200 feet long and 5 feet wide, with a crushed stone treadway and accessible surface material in the picnic area. - Construction of two wooden footbridges (approximately 16 feet long and 5 feet wide) with railings meeting code. - Bidders must provide a cross-section drawing of the trail and bridge construction, and a material list. - Proposals should include a cost comparison for bridge and railing components. - The contractor must maintain specific insurance policies (general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation) and provide a certificate of insurance if selected. - The contractor agrees to indemnify the town against liability. - Payment will be made within 30 days of satisfactory completion of work, upon submission of an invoice detailing dates of service and materials used. - Liquidated damages may be assessed for nonperformance, with a 24-hour corrective action period. - A mandatory site walkthrough is scheduled for April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Leavitt Beach. - Technical questions regarding the proposal are due by April 30, 2026, and should be directed to Vint Choiniere. - Proposals must be submitted electronically to Robert Carpenter by May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. Late proposals will not be accepted. - Proposals must be good for at least 60 days from the closing date. - Preference will be given to contractors belonging to the Professional Trail Builders Association.
The bid notice states that proposals shall be received by the town no later than Friday, May 8th, 2026, 3pm EST. Late proposals will not be accepted.
The bid notice states that the contractor will receive payment within thirty 30 days from date of invoice, provided all work has been satisfactorily completed.
The bid notice states that the town of Meredith reserves the right to reject any, or all, proposals or accept the proposal the town deems to be in its best interest, regardless of proposal acceptance the lowest bid amount.
The bid notice states that preference will be given to contractors belonging to the professional trail builders association.
The bid notice states that if the contractor fails to perform the work in the manner specified by this agreement, the town reserves the option to assess the contractor daily for nonperformance. If corrective action is not taken within 24 hours of notification, the town will notify the contractor in writing of termination and assess a sum not to exceed **** per day.
The bid notice states that there will be a walkthrough of the site on April 20th, 2026, at 10:00 am. Participants will meet in the parking lot before moving down to the trail site.
The bid notice states that questions will be accepted through April 30th, 2026.