Sparks Avenue Sidepath Improvements Project

The Town of Nantucket Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for the Sparks Avenue Sidepath Improvements Project, identified as solicitation 2026-DPW-1009. The project involves the reconstruction and widening of the sidepath along the south side of Sparks Avenue, extending from Williams Lane to 38 Sparks Avenue. Key deliverables include the construction of new cement concrete pedestrian curb ramps, the reconstruction of a brick walk and ramp leading to the Nantucket High School athletic fields, and minor utility work such as installing a new catch basin and HDPE drain pipe. The scope also requires the restoration of disturbed grass areas with loam and seed, the implementation of erosion and sedimentation controls, and strict adherence to AAB/ADA standards and Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook guidelines. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the lowest lump sum bid amount. Bidders must provide a current certificate of insurance, a reference list of municipal customers from the past three years, and signed certifications for tax compliance, non-collusion, and public contractor debarment. Required security includes a bid bond of 5 percent of the bid price, with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the total contract price required upon award. All employees must have completed a 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety course. The project mandates the payment of Massachusetts prevailing wage rates, with weekly certified payroll submissions required. Bids must be submitted via the Town's e-Procurement portal by November 19, 2026.