Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #P26-3648-D3A
Professional Engineering Services for Norwottuck Rail Trail Improvements
Posted
June 08, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
P26-3648-D3A
NAICS
541330
This opportunity seeks professional engineering services for improvements to the Norwottuck Rail Trail in Amherst, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), DCR Contracts Unit - Scope of Work: - Preparation of 100% construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for trail repairs - Obtaining all necessary permits and approvals - Providing bidding and construction phase services - Potential design of an alternative trail sub-structure for a wetland section impacted by beaver activity near Lawrence Station - Products/Services Requested: - Professional engineering services (UNSPSC 811000) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Specialized design for trail sub-structure in wetland area due to beaver activity - Full-service engineering support from design through construction - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - No product part numbers or quantities are specified, as this is a services procurement
Description
This solicitation is for the preparation of construction plans, specifications, permits, and bidding services for improvements to the Norwottuck Rail Trail. The project includes designing an alternative trail sub-structure near Lawrence Station in Amherst. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at the Norwottuck Rail Trail Parking Lot in Amherst, MA. The bid response deadline is July 24, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation through the COMMBUYS portal.