605B7600015 19-SF-GA01_FINAL APPROVAL SCANNED.pdf

This is a Final Approval document from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the Battlefield Trail Phase 2 Construction project at Gathland State Park near Burkittsville, Maryland. The project scope encompasses the construction of approximately 5,150 linear feet of new natural surface singletrack trail designed for historical interpretation and recreational use. The trail will be open primarily to pedestrians, with mountain biking and horseback riding permitted but not actively encouraged, while motorized use is explicitly prohibited. An add alternate is required as part of the bid submission for maintenance work on approximately 2,200 linear feet of existing interpretive trail to ensure consistency with the new trail segments; this alternate work is not guaranteed for award but will be included in the total bid and awarded contingent upon available budget.

The document represents final approval authorization for the project, indicating that all necessary reviews and clearances have been completed by the state agency. The trail development project includes no additional infrastructure requirements such as parking facilities or sanitary facilities, as the new route will connect existing developed park areas. Bidders should expect that this approval document facilitates the formal release of the project for competitive bidding, and potential contractors should review the complete scope of work and project specifications for detailed technical requirements, schedule expectations, and pricing guidelines related to both the primary trail construction and the conditional maintenance alternate.