Engineering Services - Sprague Trail Bridge Design / E.D.

The City of Worcester issued RFP 8396‑W5 for professional engineering services to design an accessible pedestrian bridge over Broad Meadow Brook as part of the Sprague Trail project. The scope includes kickoff meetings, site due‑diligence, field surveys, geotechnical investigations, structural and civil design deliverables, and storm‑water compliance, with all work to be completed by the end of 2025. The contract is a lump‑sum, full‑open‑competition solicitation, and Wright‑Pierce was selected as the most advantageous bidder. No construction or permitting responsibilities are included; the city will obtain construction cost estimates after design completion. • Required deliverables: sealed structural and civil drawings, topographic survey, geotechnical report, storm‑water checklist, and multiple revision cycles. • Project timeline: design start May 1 2025, design completion December 31 2025, with a 20 % design milestone due by June 30 2025. • Funding: MassTrails Grant (grant amount undisclosed).