Permanent Trail Counter Installations

This state and local contract opportunity is for the installation of up to fourteen permanent trail counters on regional shared use paths in Massachusetts, specifically in the jurisdiction of Essex County. The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) is managing the procurement, and the trail counters will be provided by MVPC. The successful bidder will be responsible for the electrical and construction work to install the trail counters, which consist of a post with infrared sensors and piezoelectric strips embedded in the trail's asphalt. The work will take place across various locations on the Macy Street Amesbury Riverwalk Trail, Methuen Rail Trail, Clipper City Rail Trail, Salisbury Point Ghost Trail, and Old Eastern Marsh Trail. Sealed bids are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, July 12, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The successful bidder must furnish a Payment Bond for fifty (50) percent of the full amount of the total cost and provide a schedule for the work to be completed.

The procurement documents do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents also do not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The bid pricing should include the installation of the piezo-electric sensors, post, and all equipment provided by MVPC, as well as the furnishing and installation of concrete foundations, conduit, and any necessary repairs or replacements. The documents do not specify an award value or budget range for the contract.