Nantucket County and Town Opengov #2026-DPW-1007

Nantucket Tom Nevers Road Multi-Use Path and Boardwalk Construction

The Town and County of Nantucket is seeking a contractor to build the Tom Nevers Road Multi-Use Path and related improvements. - Government buyer: Town and County of Nantucket, Massachusetts — Department of Public Works. The attachment identifies Cindy Hsu as Deputy Procurement Officer. - Procurement: IFB 2026-DPW-1007; one lump-sum construction contract for the complete project. - Work requested: Build a generally 10-foot-wide HMA shared-use path and raised boardwalk, roadway and driveway transitions, grading and drainage improvements, erosion controls, signs and path markings, landscaping, restoration, and related site improvements. Coordinate utility relocations and Town-provided roadway markings. - Specified materials: 7 LF of 18-inch Class III, Wall B RCP conforming to ASTM C76; one precast reinforced-concrete headwall with minimum 5,000 psi concrete strength at 28 days; and riprap apron protection with D50 of 12.5 inches. The pipe extension connects to the existing 18-inch RCP. Riprap quantity is not specified. - Access and traffic requirements: Maintain a continuous, unobstructed temporary bicycle route at least 5 feet wide to the existing Siasconset Bike Path until the permanent connection is open. - Named firms: Weston & Sampson Engineers is identified as the project designer/landscape architect; Blackwell & Associates, Inc. is identified as surveyor. No product OEMs or construction bidders are named. - Notable requirements: The contractor must have at least five years of relevant multi-use-path construction experience. The procurement also specifies prevailing wages and certified payroll, OSHA-approved construction safety training of at least 10 hours, a 5% bid deposit, and payment and performance bonds each of at least 100% of the contract price. - Work conditions: Estimated construction duration is under one year. State-highway work is limited to 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; work is not permitted during the Memorial Day-to-Labor Day period unless deviations receive prior MassDOT and Town approval.

Description

The Town of Nantucket, through its Department of Public Works, is seeking bids for construction of a multi-use path and raised boardwalk along Tom Nevers Road. Work includes selective demolition and salvage, roadway and driveway crossings, grading and drainage improvements, erosion and sediment controls, utility coordination, signage and pavement markings, landscaping, and related site improvements. Bids must be submitted electronically as a lump sum, and one contract will be awarded to the responsible and eligible bidder offering the lowest qualifying bid. Prevailing wages apply, and bidders must meet stated experience, insurance, bid deposit, and submission requirements.

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