Site work for a bridge / tunnel in Franklin, North Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

The Town of Franklin is soliciting bids for a project (this Request for Proposals, the RFP) which will include the preparation for and construction of a 180 LF boardwalk. The denuded limits for the project are approximately 0.77 AC. Description A. The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment necessary to clear, grade, and construct the boardwalk in accordance with drawings, specifications and per applicable standards and ADA requirements. Bids shall include all areas identified as part of the engineered plans. B. The work shall include, but shall not be limited to the following (not necessarily in the order indicated): 1. Contractor shall obtain all permits necessary for construction. 2. Contractor shall contact the Town of Franklin to schedule a preconstruction conference; failure to do so at least 48 hours in advance of land disturbing activity is subject to fine. 3. Contractor shall install silt fence, timber matting and other measures as shown on plans, clearing only as necessary to install these devices. 4. Contractor shall field locate and stake existing sanitary sewer line and 50' stream buffer prior to commencing any construction and conferring with Town staff related to the sewer line location. 5. Contractor shall field stake boardwalk. 6. Contractor shall pre-drill holes for timber piles on the boardwalk; boardwalk piles shall be driven to avoid impacts to the adjacent sewer line. 7. Contractor shall utilize top-down construction for installation of driven piles. 8. Following installation, Contractor shall temporary-seed all disturbed areas per approved seeding details and seeding mixtures. 9. Any damage to public property belonging to the Town or any other unit of government, or to private property, including without limitation utilities, roads, sidewalks, ramps, curbs, etc. during project installation must be fully repaired at contractor's expense and to the satisfaction of all relevant Town of Franklin parties. 10. Contractor is responsible for removing all debris from properties related to construction activities. 11. Town designated staff must be notified immediately in the event of a fuel, oil, or chemical spill. 12. All contractor employees will abide by Town policies and maintain professional conduct respecting general public and Town staff. 13. Work to occur so as to minimize disruptions to normal activities. The project involves the preparation for and construction of a 180 linear foot boardwalk, with the denuded limits of the project covering approximately 0.77 acres. The boardwalk will be constructed adjacent to the wetland area along the Allman Drive greenway connector path, enabling Appalachian Trail hikers to connect to the greenway and avoid walking in areas with high vehicular traffic. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to clear, grade, and construct the boardwalk in accordance with the provided drawings, specifications, applicable standards, and ADA requirements. Bids must include all areas identified in the engineered plans. Submitted materials should preferably be mailed or sent by courier with the subject line "Proposal Cartoogechaye Boardwalk." The deadline and procedure for submission are included.