Osgood Pond Dredging Project RFP (RFP No. 2019-003) In Milford

Press release from the Town of Milford:

May 26, 2021

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Proposals are being requested from qualified Contractors to conduct dredging at Osgood Pond in Milford, New Hampshire. Osgood Pond is created by a run of the river dam at its easterly end. The pond has silted in through the years and now has an average depth of approximately two (2) feet. The purpose of this effort is to dredge an additional 5.5 acres (+/_) as shown on the attached plan (See Attachment 1) in order to restore the functions and values of a deep water habitat to the wetland system. The proposed area represents approximately 50% of the remaining total area (approx. 11 acres) approved for dredging. In 2017, the Town completed the first phase of the project consisting of approximately 5 acres. This included the grading and construction of a boat launch ramp and the installation of a 480 sq. ft. fishing pier/dock for youth and handicapped residents. The dredge depth will be approximately 6 to 8 feet below existing pond bottom elevation consistent with the depth of the previously completed phase. Additionally, maintenance dredging may be required behind the dam to remove accumulated sediment in that area as part of the installation and removal of siltation devices. Permits for the project have been received from the Department of Environmental Services and from the Army Corps of Engineers (See Attachments 2 and 3).

The full solicitation can found by clicking the following: RFQ No. 2019-003 OSGOOD POND DREDGING PROJECT. Questions regarding this project shall be directed in writing to Mark Bender, Town Administrator via email at mbender@milford.nh.gov or Lincoln Daley, Community Development Director, via e-mail at ldaley@milford.nh.gov.

The Town of Milford, New Hampshire reserves the right to accept any proposal or reject any and all proposals submitted if it determines in its sole opinion such acceptance or rejection to be in the best interests of the Town.

IMPORTANT DATES

October 11, 2019 - Mandatory informational meeting Milford Town Hall, Board of Selectmen Meeting Room, 1 Union Square beginning at 10:00 a.m.

October 18, 2019 - Submittal Deadline. Proposals received after the 4:00 p.m. will not be considered. No faxed, e-mailed or electronic submissions will be accepted.

SUPPORTING RESOURCES & DOCUMENTATION

Attachment 1 - Proposed Phase II Osgood Pond Dredging Project Area

Attachment 2 - NHDES Wetlands Permit 2013-03309

Attachment 3 - Army Corps of Engineers Permit NAE-2014-00031

Attachment 4 - Osgood Pond Restoration and Dredging Plan Set

Attachment 5 - Draft Contractual Agreement

Attachment 6 - Insurance Requirements

Attachment 7 - September 13, 2019 Osgood Pond Dredging Project RFP (RFP No. 2019-003) - Informational Meeting Questions and Responses

This press release was produced by the Town of Milford. The views expressed here are the author’s own.