Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The Town of Oakland seeks qualified bids from professional trail-building contractors for the construction of the Backbone Shaker Trail, a 636-foot technical single-track trail as part of Phase 3 of the Broadford Park Trail System. The trail is designed to offer progression-focused, rocky, and technical features, catering to advanced and intermediate mountain biking skill levels. Key Project Details: Trail Design: Main Segment: Advanced/intermediate difficulty with flowing curves and technical features. Alternative Lines: Gravity-aided features such as rock gardens, drops, and berms. Trail Dimensions: Tread width: 24-48 inches. Obstacle heights: 2-8 inches, with occasional features up to 12 inches. Rock Armoring: Locally sourced rock (within 200 feet of the corridor). Sustainable design with renaturalized borrow sites. Environmental Measures: Total disturbed area will be less than 5,000 square feet. Stabilization of slopes and erosion control measures. Primary Goals: Enhance recreational opportunities for mountain bikers and hikers. Improve technical trail features to align with modern recreational trail standards. Ensure environmental sustainability and habitat protection during construction. Contract Details: Type: Firm Fixed Price Duration: 120 days from Notice to Proceed (Approx. Start Date: April 1, 2025) Federal Funding: Yes DBE Subcontracting Goal: None Questions Due Date and Time Friday, January 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm to trails@oaklandmd.com Payment and Performance Bonds: Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price must be submitted within 30 days of contract award.