509-22-565-D - Reflection Nature Trail Improvements Design Services

 Provide turn-key design, drawings, technical specifications, and obtain permits for replacement nature trail pedestrian bridges, nature trail renovation and realignment at Stony Creek Metropark. The proponent in consultation with Metropark staff shall facilitate discussions for the development and design of construction specifications and drawings. Those services shall incorporate all State and local government requirements for the successful implementation of the project.
Project generally includes:
 

• Stony Creek Metropark Reflection Nature Trail Improvements (current construction budget $1,100,000). The project is part of a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant (Grant Number 26-01890)
  • Realignment of asphalt pathways from Nature Center to the Reflection Trail to meet accessibility guidelines.
  • Adjusting alignments of aggregate pathways to achieve universal accessibility throughout the Reflection Trail
  • New boardwalk installation
  • 3 prefabricated bridges to replace existing pedestrian bridges (1 of which should have a platform for pond-dipping Nature Center program and 1 designed for maintenance equipment access crossing the creek)
  • Removal of dock and replace with a 10’x30’ overlook
  • Replacement of asphalt walkway with an ADA compliant walkway from the parking lot.
  • Asphalt paving and restriping in the parking lot
  • Restoration activities include trail removal, prairie plantings, and tree plantings