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Southborough trails committee amends Peninsula Trail bridge bid deadline to Dec. 10
Summary
The Trails Committee voted Nov. 6 to approve the Peninsula Trail pedestrian‑bridge solicitation as amended to move the bid due date from Dec. 3 to Dec. 10, citing holiday timing and the need for sufficient contractor response time. The committee also reviewed pre‑bid logistics, parking, and ARPA/MassTrails funding requirements.
The Town of Southborough Trails Committee voted Nov. 6 to approve the Peninsula Trail pedestrian‑bridge solicitation as amended to change the bid submission deadline to Dec. 10. Committee members said the later date gives contractors more time during the Thanksgiving period and fits the project’s funding timeline.
The committee’s review centered on the bid cover page, procurement deadlines and a pre‑bid site visit. The draft solicitation lists a posting date of Nov. 19 and originally set proposals due on Dec. 3; the committee agreed to request a one‑week extension. Chair Kat McKee said the timeline was short given the holiday and prevailing‑wage and ARPA reporting…
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