Nantucket County and Town Opengov #2026-DPW-1009

Nantucket Sparks Avenue Sidepath Reconstruction and Safety Improvements

Nantucket is seeking a contractor to rebuild and widen the Sparks Avenue sidepath and complete related roadway, drainage, and pedestrian-safety work. - Buyer: Town and County of Nantucket, Massachusetts, through the Department of Public Works; the solicitation identifies Deputy Procurement Officer Cindy Hsu. - Project: Sparks Avenue Sidepath Improvements Project (2026-DPW-1009), a single lump-sum construction contract for work along the south side of Sparks Avenue from Williams Lane to #38 Sparks Avenue. - Scope: Reconstruct and widen the hot-mix asphalt path; replace the berm with granite curbing; restore disturbed areas with loam and seed; install concrete pedestrian curb ramps; reconstruct driveways and the brick walk and ramp to Nantucket High School athletic fields; stripe crosswalks and roadway shoulders; patch pavement; install or relocate signs; add a catch basin and HDPE drain-pipe segment and adjust structures; install steel-backed timber guardrail; and provide tree protection, erosion controls, and temporary traffic control. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, manufacturers, or product vendors are named, and no brand-specific products or part numbers are required. Nantucket High School is referenced as the destination for the athletic-field walk and ramp. - Quantity and pricing: One lump-sum construction contract; the solicitation does not provide quantities for individual materials or work components. - Key requirements: Bidders must show at least five years of relevant sidepath construction experience under the same business name and organizational structure and provide municipal references. A bid deposit of 5% of the base bid is required; payment and performance bonds must each be at least 100% of the contract price. Massachusetts prevailing-wage and weekly certified-payroll requirements apply, with payroll records retained for three years. Employees must have at least 10 hours of OSHA-approved construction safety training. Required insurance includes at least $2 million in commercial general liability and $1 million in automobile liability coverage. Late completion carries liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day. - Award: One responsible and eligible bidder offering the lowest lump-sum bid.

Description

The Town and County of Nantucket, through its Department of Public Works, seeks bids for reconstruction and widening of the sidepath along the south side of Sparks Avenue from Williams Lane to #38 Sparks Avenue. Work includes asphalt sidepath reconstruction, granite curbing, pedestrian ramps, driveway and brick walk reconstruction, striping, pavement repairs, signage, minor drainage and utility work, guardrail installation, tree protection, erosion controls, and temporary traffic control. Bids are submitted electronically as a lump sum, and one contract will be awarded to the responsible and eligible bidder offering the lowest qualifying bid. The solicitation requires a 5% bid deposit, insurance and references, and successful bidders must provide 100% payment and performance bonds.

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