# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1290-LFDPW-DPW-133810

Willis Woods natural-surface trail construction and related structures

**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-26-1290-LFDPW-DPW-133810
**NAICS:** 237990, 237310

The Town of Lynnfield is seeking a contractor to build and document natural-surface trails and related structures at Willis Woods.
- **Government buyer:** Town of Lynnfield, Massachusetts; the initial notice identifies the Department of Public Works, while the project attachment identifies the Planning and Conservation Department.
- **Scope:** Construct approximately 1.46 miles of East Line and Riverside trails and perform minor maintenance on the South Side Trail. Optional work, if funded, adds approximately 1.5 miles on Willis Brook and/or Glen Drive, for a potential total of approximately 2.96 miles.
- **Structures and trail features:** Include a 14-step staircase at the start of Riverside Trail, bog bridges as needed on East Line and Glen Drive, and—if optional Willis Brook work is selected—two bridges with approximate spans of 10 feet and 22 feet. The initial notice also describes signage and supervision of volunteer labor.
- **Technical requirements:** Trails must meet USFS Trail Class 3 specifications, generally using native surfaces, a 24–36-inch trail width, and defined limits for grades, obstacles, and vegetation clearing. Work also includes erosion and sediment controls, stabilization, and wetland permitting where required.
- **Closeout:** Provide as-built drawings and final details for completed trails and structures, including dimensions, surface materials, slopes, clearing, locations, specifications, and construction costs.
- **OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, and part numbers:** No OEMs, named vendors, manufactured products, product quantities, or part numbers are specified; this is a construction-services requirement.
- **Notable contract timing:** Work must begin within 10 days after the Notice to Proceed. Bidders state the proposed completion period; no fixed duration is provided.

### Description

The Town of Lynnfield is seeking bids for the Willis Woods Trail Development Project. The work includes constructing approximately 3 miles of natural surface trails, bog bridges, a staircase, and signage, along with supervision of volunteer labor and incidental work. Bidder selection will consider qualifications, past performance on similar projects, and bid price, with award to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. Bids are due October 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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