Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

The Town of Stockbridge, acting through its Selectboard, invites sealed bids from contractors approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Mary Hopkins Goodrich Bridge Rehabilitation & Related Work project. The work to be performed includes replacement and refurbishment of structural components of the suspension bridge and related work. The estimated project value is $336,320.00. Contractor Qualification Highway Division Required for DCAMM contracts over $150,000, Highway Division contracts over $50,000. Q/A:- All questions regarding this proposal must be submitted in writing via email to mmessana@foresightland.com no later than Friday, April 10, 2026 by 4:00PM. This narrative is being submitted as part of a Notice of Intent filed on behalf of the applicant, The Town of Stockbridge, Michael Canales, Town Administrator, for work proposed within areassubject to regulation under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (310 CMR 10.00). The project area lies along the banks of the Housatonic River. Due to the property's location abutting the river, the existing structure on site lies within Riverfront Area. The subject property is located at the east end of Park Street in Stockbridge (Stockbridge Assessor's Map 107 Lot 69, Map 225 Lot 90). The owners wish to rehabilitate an existing foot bridge. The wetland resource areas on site are Land Under Water Bodies and Waterways (310 CMR 10.56), Bordering Land Subject to Flooding (310 CMR 10.57), and Riverfront (310 CMR 10.58). The wetland resource areas are associated with the Housatonic River (see WETLAND RESOURCE AREAS section below for a detailed summary). This is a limited project taking place within the footprint of the existing structure. PROPOSED PROJECT The purpose of the project is to permit and rehabilitate the existing Footbridge. This consists of adding new wire ropes and sockets replacing the decking and encasing the existing dead man in concrete. The rehabilitation will occur within the footprint of the existing bridge with minor expansion of the dead man anchors. No portion of the bridge sits below the MAHW. The timber deck, steel suspender rods, suspension cable and backstay dead man anchorage will be removed and replaced. The decking and railings will be replaced with Aztech Timbertech lumber and will use stainless steel wood screws. The walkway will remain 5'-1" and will have additional bracing along the floor beams. The suspension cables are threaded through the pre-existing stone masonry pylon in the suspender cable pockets. The suspension cables will be anchored by backstay dead man anchor. Work is limited to hand work as shown on the attached plans. No heavy equipment will be required. The participation goals for this project shall be 15.3% for minorities and 6.9% for women Begin Work: July 13, 2026 Substantial Completion: October 16, 2026 Final Completion: October 30, 2026