Superior Hiking Trail -- Gooseberry Gap, Two Harbors, MN

Project Title: Superior Hiking Trail -- Gooseberry Gap

Project Description: The Superior Hiking Trail Association (SHTA) seeks proposals from individuals and businesses with expertise and extensive experience in constructing new hiking trail according to modern, sustainable construction techniques and standards, including, but not limited to: clearing; building tread; installing puncheon and boardwalk; using local, on-site stone to build retaining walls and other trail improvement features. The new trail section is roughly 4.75 miles long, reconnecting a severed trail corridor, newly aligned and all on public land! The Superior Hiking Trail is a 320 mile long footpath along Lake Superior's North Shore in Minnesota, stretching from the Wisconsin to the Canadian borders.

Company/Organization/Agency Submitting Contract: Superior Hiking Trail Association

Primary Contact for Contract Information: Tamer Ibrahim

Email Address: tibrahim@superiorhiking.org

Closest City to Project: Two Harbors

State/Province/Region: MN

Country: United States

Anticipated Project Start Date: 5/30/2021

Application Deadline: 3/26/2021

Date Submitted to PTBA: 3/5/2021

Documentation:

RFP

Trail Assessment & Recommendations

Skunk Creek to Blueberry Hill Table

Skunk Creek to Blueberry Hill Map

North Country Trail Puncheon Specifications
-Part 1
-Part 2
-Decking Assembly

Quartz Hill Trail System Construction, Grants, NM

Project Title: Quartz Hill Trail System Construction

Project Solicitation Number (if any): 2021-004

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Project Description: The project will construct approximately 31 miles of trails in the Zuni Mountains of the Mt. Taylor Ranger District. A map of the proposed trail network is included as Exhibit A (See attached). 


Task 1 – Trail Pre-Construction Vegetation Clearing and Removal


Task 2 – Trail Construction

Company/Organization/Agency Submitting Contract: Cibola County United States Forest Service

Primary Contact for Contract Information: Wendy Self

Email Address: wendy@co.cibola.nm.us

Closest City to Project: Grants

State/Province/Region: New Mexico

Country: USA

Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 3/9/2021

Pre-Bid Meeting Time: 10:0:0 AM

Anticipated Project Start Date:

Application Deadline: 3/26/2021

Additional Project Bid Information: Cibola County is seeking a qualified trail build team to construct a trail located within the USDA Forest Services Mt. Taylor Ranger District located southwest of Grants, NM in Cibola County. Cibola County in partnership with USFS is in receipt of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant monies for the project.

The Quartz Hill Trail System, located in the Zuni Mountains portion of the Mt. Taylor Ranger District is part of the greater Zuni Mountains Trail Project that seeks to add approximately 180 miles of non-motorized, multi-use trails to provide improved non-motorized opportunities and economic benefits to local communities. The Quartz Hill Trail System is comprised of approximately 31 miles of loops in an open ponderosa forest amongst rolling terrain dotted with volcanic and other geologic features. The primary targeted trail use of the system is mountain bike but will also ensure trails are designed and constructed to accommodate equestrian and hiker use.

Economic Vitality - The project supports economic development efforts to promote the quality of life for residents and outdoor recreational opportunities for guests. Trail construction should seek to “highlight” special local elements which raise the attractiveness of the Quartz Hill Trails System as a recreational destination. 


Environmental Sustainability - The project will support the USDA Forest Service’s efforts of sustainable stewardship of public lands in the Zuni Mountains. The Quartz Hill project seeks to establish a trail system that is sustainable in nature, where impacts to natural and cultural resources are avoided and quality dispersed recreation opportunities are provided.

Date Submitted to PTBA: 3/4/2021

Trowbridge Forest Trail Construction Project: Bike Skills Park Phase - Thunder Bay, ON

Project Title: Trowbridge Forest Trail Construction Project: Bike Skills Park Phase

Project Solicitation Number (if any):

Project Description: The Trowbridge Forest Recreational Masterplan will expand the existing trail system in Thunder Bay by 15km by adding a variety of trails and a bike skills park. Construction will start this summer with 3 RFP's being issued.

The Bike Skills Park shall provide opportunities for users of all skill levels to progress. Objectives for Design Services and Construction of the project are as follows:

Bike Skills Park Features
1. Jump lines area
2. Pump track area
3. Skill development area

Design Considerations
1. Bike skills park shall be located within the fielded area of Kinsmen Park
2. Design and construction following International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) Canada Standards and Whistler Trail Standards
3. Harmony with other park areas including restrooms, shade structure, playground, hiking trail access, and river access
4. Construction disturbances shall be limited to the site
5. Drainage and water management must be managed on the site
6. Acceptable construction materials include earth, wood, rock, steel, plastic composites and construction aggregate
7. Sourcing of imported clean fill suitable for construction of earthen structures

Use and Maintenance
1. Risk mitigation and user safety
2. Training of staff & volunteers on maintenance and repair

Company/Organization/Agency Submitting Contract: City of Thunder Bay, Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club

Primary Contact for Contract Information: Mark Maranzan

Email Address: trails@blacksheepmtb.com

Closest City to Project: Thunder Bay

State/Province/Region: Ontario

Country: Canada

Application Deadline: 3/23/2021

Additional Project Bid Information:https://thunderbay.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/1d7fa2dd-0bd1-4e9b-85e2-366938b31428

Trowbridge Forest Trail Construction Project: Mesa Trails Phase - Thunder Bay, ON

Project Title: Trowbridge Forest Trail Construction Project: Mesa Trails Phas

Project Description: The Trowbridge Forest Recreational Masterplan will expand the existing trail system in Thunder Bay by 15km by adding a variety of trails and a bike skills park. Construction will start this summer with 3 RFP's being issued.

The Mesa Trails Phase includes the construction of 6km of intermediate and advanced trail. The Trowbridge Mesa zone has the most elevation in Trowbridge Forest and will be a completely new zone for the trail system. This area features large side slopes, small cliffs, rock and boulder piles, and Canadian Shield slab. Trail design should take advantage of the many unique natural features to create unique technical trail features (TTFs). In general, the trails in this area should feed off the environment and flow naturally through forest, rock, and ridges. 

The approximate length of the trails to be constructed is 6050 meters. It is composed of the following 7 trails:

1. Lookout Trail - 2,600 m
2. Top of the Ridge - 940 m
3. Bottom of the Ridge - 570 m
4. Advanced Rock Technical Lines - 457 m
5. East/West Connector - 686 m
6. Hydro Hill By-Pass - 570 m
7. The Vein - 440 m


Bidding Information and Details:
https://thunderbay.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/b707af5f-8df3-4821-bf0f-9562e933ee79/#PlanTaker

Company/Organization/Agency Submitting Contract: City of Thunder Bay, Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club

Primary Contact for Contract Information: Mark Maranzan

Email Address: trails@blacksheepmtb.com

Closest City to Project: Thunder Bay

State/Province/Region: On

Country: Canada

Application Deadline: 3/16/2021

Additional Project Bid Information:https://thunderbay.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/b707af5f-8df3-4821-bf0f-9562e933ee79/#PlanTaker

Broadford Park Trail System - Phase 1, Maryland

Construction of 1 mile of Class III Trail in the Broadford Lake Park located in Mountain Lake Park, MD. This trail segment is located primarily on <25% side slope and flat terrain and will require lift and tilt construction of local material to elevate trail tread sufficiently enough to drain and to provide user/bike optimized trail.