Ashuelot Rail Trail Bridge (KSC) Rehab

The City of Keene is soliciting qualified consultants to remove and replace the timber members of the Ashuelot Rail Trail bridge over the Ashuelot River. The project is federally funded through the Railroad Transportation Program (RTP) and requires the contractor to supply all materials, perform the rehabilitation work, and provide required reporting in compliance with federal funding guidelines. This is a bridge‑rehabilitation construction effort that will restore the structural integrity of a recreational trail crossing. • Scope includes demolition of existing timber members, procurement and installation of new treated timber or approved alternatives, and related site restoration. • Contractor must handle all material procurement, labor, equipment, permitting, inspections, and final reporting to the City and federal funder. • Project is time‑sensitive with bid opening on November 24 2026 and submission deadline the same day at 7 PM, following a mandatory pre‑bid Zoom meeting on November 10 2026.