Herring River Watershed 50% Eco-Restoration Design Project
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Engineering Services for 50% Eco-Restoration Design Plans
Photo by Gerry Beetham
The Harwich Conservation Trust (the Project Owner), is seeking proposals from persons/firms to provide consultant and engineering services for the Herring River Watershed 50% Eco-Restoration Design (the Project). Bid packages are available beginning on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 8AM and can be obtained by contacting Charles Sumner at charlie@harwichconservationtrust.org. A mandatory site visit will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 371 Main St., Harwich (former Kelley St.). Qualified persons or firms are requested to submit proposals to 947 Rt. 28, South Harwich, MA 02661 no later than 12:00 PM on April 4, 2025. Physical drop-offs only (M-F, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.). If mailing, only FedEx and UPS services will deliver to this location. The sealed Non-Price Proposal clearly labeled “Herring River Watershed 50% Eco-Restoration Design Project Non-Price Proposal” and the sealed Price Proposal clearly labeled “Herring River Watershed 50% Eco-Restoration Design Project Price Proposal” must be enclosed in separate, clearly marked envelopes, and both such envelopes must then be enclosed in a single larger envelope, clearly marked on the outside: Herring River Watershed 50% Eco-Restoration Design Project.
The Project Owner has structured this procurement in accordance with the Uniform Procurement Act, G.L. c.30B. Therefore, the provisions of G.L. c.30B are hereby incorporated by reference into this RFP, as are any other provisions of law that are applicable to or are otherwise required to be made part of this RFP. It is the responsibility of proposers to know and be familiar with all such provisions, as such provisions shall, if required by law, supersede any conflicting provisions contained in this RFP.
Harwich Conservation Trust reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, in total or in part, and to take whatever action is deemed most favorable to the best interest of the Project Owner. Minority and woman-owned businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. All proposals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.
Links for Bid Documents
Herring River Watershed 50% Eco-Restoration Design Project RFP
Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) and project partners have completed the eco-restoration of a similar retired bog system called the Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve. Please click here to learn more.
HCT and project partners are also starting eco-restoration construction this spring at the Hinckleys Pond-Herring River Headwaters Preserve. Please click here to learn more.