Specifications include, but are not limited to: The successful Proposer will design/engineer the entire length of the project, both Phase I and Phase II as described below, as well as engage in the right-of-way process for the entire length of the proposed multiuse pathway. It is expected that the Proposer’s engineering plans will include all necessary safety and infrastructure improvements, including drainage, to prepare for the construction phase of the project. It is also expected that the Proposer will review the City of Ellsworth’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Connectivity Feasibility Study (https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DRAFT-TRAIL-FEASIBILITYSTUDY-%E2%80%93-FEBRUARY-2021.pdf) for background information and for understanding of recommended pathway routes, and associated safety and infrastructure improvements and costs. Phase I (Birch Avenue to Main Street): Birch Avenue to Park Street – Shared Use Path Adjacent to Rail Park Street to Church Street – Convert Spring Street to Shared-Use Path Church Street to Main Street – Convert Spring Street to Shared-Use Path and Dead-End and Realign Spring Street Phase II (Main Street to Downeast Sunrise Trail) After further evaluation through this project’s process, one of three recommended alternatives as outlined in the bike/ped trail connectivity feasibility study will need to be selected. The specific improvements will be based upon the alternative selected. The feasibility study does provide the specific improvements for each of these recommended alternatives, which, after an alternative is chosen, can be used to aid in the design and engineering.
