Willis Wood Trail Development

The Town of Lynnfield Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for the Willis Woods Trail Development project located at 1452 Main Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts. The project involves the construction of approximately 1.5 to 3 miles of natural surface trails. The base scope of work includes the new construction of the East Line and Riverside trails, minor maintenance of the South Side trail, and the filing of wetland conservation permits with the Lynnfield Conservation Commission. Additional optional tasks include the construction of the Willis Brook and Glen Drive trails if funding allows. Key infrastructure requirements include a 14-step stairway at the Riverside Trail, bog bridges for wet areas, and two engineered bridges on the Willis Brook Trail with spans of 10 and 22 feet. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on bid price and qualifications, including evidence of past performance on similar projects. Bidders must provide bid security equal to 5 percent of the bid price and, upon award, provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the total contract price. Required insurance includes a 1,000,000 dollar combined single limit for Auto and 1,000,000 dollar general aggregate for Commercial General Liability. The project is subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage rates, and all onsite employees must complete a 10-hour OSHA approved construction safety and health course. Final deliverables include the completed trail network and as-built drawings for each trail and the overall project.