Sparks Avenue Sidepath Improvements Project

The Town of Nantucket’s Department of Public Works is seeking a qualified contractor to reconstruct and widen the sidepath along Sparks Avenue from Williams Lane to #38 Sparks Avenue. The contract is a lump‑sum award covering all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control, utility adjustments, curb and ramp construction, signage, erosion controls, and related site work. Bidders must submit electronic bids, a 5 % bid deposit, required insurance, prevailing‑wage compliance, and performance/payment bonds. The project must comply with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rules and OSHA safety standards. • Scope includes hot‑mix asphalt sidepath reconstruction, granite curbing, concrete curb ramps, brick walk to high‑school fields, driveway and pavement repairs, new signage, catch basin and HDPE drain installation, steel‑backed timber guardrail, and temporary traffic control. • Mandatory bid documents: Tax Compliance Certification, Certificate of Non‑Collusion, proof of insurance, references, general bid form, agreement signature pages, bid deposit, prevailing‑wage payroll records, payment and performance bonds, and W‑9. • Pre‑bid site visit (non‑mandatory) on October 28, 2026 at the project intersection. • Questions due by November 3, 2026; answers posted by November 10, 2026. • Bid submission deadline: November 19, 2026, 2:00 PM (electronic). • Award expected within 30 days after bid opening.