Invitation to Bid – Grading and Shoulder Restoration – West Freeman Road, Freeman Township

Start Date: August 28, 2024
End Date: September 13, 2024
Type: Requests for Proposals (RFP)
Phone: 2073055674
Email: rlightbody@franklincountymaine.gov

The Franklin County Commissioners are requesting bids for the Road Shoulder Grading and Ditch Restoration on the West Freeman Road, Freeman Township, Maine from Rte. 145 to the end of pavement at gravel turnaround. 

Work primarily includes ditch restoration, with sections of shoulder grading, and reconstruction of 2’ wide crushed concrete road shoulders. 

Ditch restoration includes clearing vegetation, woody debris and other obstructions, clean and stabilize driveway/cross culvert inlets and outlets, maintain positive drainage.   

Shoulders shall be 2’ wide with a minimum of 2” in all locations.  Shoulders shall be graded with a 2%-4% cross slope, compacted and allow for positive drainage.

Restored areas are indicated in the field using grade stakes with pink and orange flagging and pavement markings at the start and end of each section under consideration.  Pavement markings are relative to nearby houses, mailboxes, utility poles, intersections, etc. 

• 486 to 503: 250+/- lf
• 503 to 541: 830+/- lf
• 549 to 840: 7,100+/- lf
• 840 to 486: 8,650+/- lf

Bids must be received at the Franklin County Commissioner’s Office located at 140 Main Street, Farmington, Maine by 3:30 pm on September 13, 2024.  At the Commissioners meeting on September 17, 2024 at 3:30pm bids will be publicly opened and read. Attendance of the bid opening is not mandatory.

No Pre-bid meeting will be held.  It is the Bidder’s responsibility to visit the areas listed above and confirm the Scope of Work.  Questions concerning the Invitation to bid can be directed to Robert D. Lightbody, Franklin County UT Road Supervisor via email RLightbody@franklincountymaine.gov or by phone at 207 305-5674. 

Franklin County Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, should it be in the County’s best interest.