Fearing Brook Restoration, Amherst, MA

The proposed work for this project includes an ecological restoration along a portion of Fearing Brook adjacent to the confluence with the Fort River in Amherst, Massachusetts. The restoration of this area involves creation of a floodplain on the south bank of the brook that will be achieved by lowering and revegetating the bank along approximately 460 linear feet upstream of the Fort River confluence. The proposed work also entails the construction of a storm water management feature within the northern riverfront area, on the Fort River School property. Work also includes soil/sediment removal and disposal, installation of bank and floodplain treatments, reconstruction of 250 linear feet of farm access path, construction of a 100’ X 40’ stone dust parking area, and other work as identified on the plans and detailed herein. The scope includes but is not limited to the following: necessary site clearing, proper disposal of unsuitable materials (invasive plant material), grading, placement of random boulder cluster in channel, installation of coir log and cobble toe along the bank, woody riparian habitat feature with ballast stones placement in floodplain, installation of placed boulders in floodplain, reconstruction of farm access path and related items, revegetation of site with native seed mix, shrubs and trees, construction of a grass swale lined with an erosion control blanket, and construction of a 100’ X 40’ stone dust parking area. Work is anticipated to take place between August 1, 2021 and October 31, 2021. As part of state requirements, this project has Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals of $19,523.00 (4.2%) for Minority Business Enterprises and $20,918.00 for Women Business Enterprises. Bidders must submit a Supplier Diversity Plan detailing how they will meet these requirements. Bonds