Stratford Recreational Trails Master Plan

The Town of Stratford is seeking professional services to develop a comprehensive master plan for its recreational trails. The project involves creating a detailed inventory of existing trails, conducting public outreach and needs assessments, and formulating key recommendations for future development. The plan aims to identify opportunities for expanding trail use to include new user groups, multi-use trails such as water-trails or blue trails, ADA-compliant pathways, multilingual signage, and potential connections to other trail networks, all while respecting natural resources. Additionally, the assessment will evaluate community needs, current property conditions, accessibility, usage patterns, and maintenance requirements to ensure sustainable and inclusive trail development. The contract, titled Stratford Recreational Trails Master Plan, is part of a solicitation issued under RFP 2025-35, with a response deadline of May 29, 2025. The project budget ranges from $50,000 to $200,000 and is managed by the Connecticut office of the Town of Stratford. Interested parties are advised to review the official portal for further details, but bids must not be submitted electronically. The initiative emphasizes creating a well-rounded, accessible, and environmentally conscious trail network to serve diverse community needs.