Douglas Street Sidewalk Improvements

2026-11-03

The City of Cambridge Department of Public Works ( DPW ) is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms for design services related to sidewalk improvements along Douglas Street from High Street to Wells Street . Improvements will consist of a five foot ( 5 ') wide sidewalk , curbing , ADA ramps , crosswalks and associated drainage modifications . See attached map showing the approximate location of improvements . Proposals shall include all services necessary to prepare a complete set of construction plans which can be used to obtain construction bids . Services are to include survey work , design and preparation of detailed construction plans . The Office of the City Engineer will prepare written contract documents and specifications to accompany the plans . Preliminary Engineering Services : Pre - Design Meeting - A meeting will be held between the consultant and City staff to clarify project design objectives . Site Survey - The City will provide aerial topography of the project area and available utility information . The consultant shall perform additional detailed survey work as needed for design and completion of the construction plans . Work shall also include deed research and location of property corners as necessary to establish the street right - of - way . Utility Information - All existing utilities above and below ground and existing structures shall be accurately indicated on the drawings . The location of underground utilities shall be determined from surface evidence and by contacting the various public and private agencies . Test pitting by the consultant to find or verify locations of underground utilities will not be required . Design Plans - Prepare preliminary design plans showing the proposed improvements . Final Design Engineering Services : Preparation of Detailed Final Plans - Upon approval of the preliminary plans by the Office of the City Engineer , prepare detailed plans , providing all information needed for bidding and construction . The consultant shall also provide an itemized bid sheet to be included with City prepared specifications . If necessary , obtain approval from the Dorchester County Soil Conservation District .

Maryland

2026-05-02