Trail Reconstruction at Joppa Hill Conservation Area

2026-11-03

The Town of Bedford ( Town ) is soliciting bids from qualified and insured contractors to regrade , rebuild , and control runoff on the existing trails at the Joppa Hill Conservation Area ( JHCA ). The intent of this RFP is to select a contractor that demonstrates technical expertise , environmental stewardship , and competitive pricing . SCOPE OF WORK The selected contractor will improve three trail segments in Bedford shown on Map 3 . Location of Trail Work . Proposals must include bids for all three segments in Bedford . Bedford Trail Segment 1 continues into Amherst . The Amherst Conservation Commission has already selected their contractor for the trail improvements in Amherst . Improvements on Bedford Segment 1 must complement improvements planned for Amherst . • Bedford Segment 1 - 510 feet long • Bedford Segment 2 - 575 feet long • Bedford Segment 3 - 500 feet long The desired outcome is a trail surface suitable for strollers and wagons . The surface must withstand the operation of farm vehicles including tractors , animal trailers , and pickup trucks . Limited sections of the trails are periodically used as access for fence repair and forestry mowing . The work is expected to include : 1 ) trail grading and the addition of 4 to 12 inches of crushed gravel of varying size to level the trail surface and facilitate drainage ; 2 ) the addition of drainage features as needed , which may include rock , log , or belted water bars , drainage ditches , check dams , berms , or drain dips ; and 3 ) final grading and compaction of the tread surface with 4 to 6 inches of compact gravel or nit - pack . Tree removal is not anticipated . Tree branches may be removed for access , but no other tree removal is allowed without prior approval .

New Hampshire

2026-04-28