SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND:
The City of Port Huron, Michigan is seeking respondents to a Request for Proposals from qualified nature adventure (bike and walking) trail design-build firms for the purpose of designing and building a
biking adventure trail within the Sanborn Nature Park located at 1919 Sanborn Street, Port Huron, Michigan 48060. Refer to enclosed maps for location details, Phase I final size to be determined during design process and dependent upon site conditions, set back requirements, utility easements, estimated cost per square footage and other factors as deemed appropriate; however, with a minimum length expectation of 1-1.5 mile or 5,000-6,000 feet. The current budget for design, site prep, infrastructure, and construction is not to exceed $50,000. Available funds include a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Legacy Funds, as well as other private donations. Additional funding and grant applications are pending which may allow for a Phase II design to incorporate sustainable natural surface multi-use, bike-optimized trails and minimum 6' wide pedestrian walking/jogging paths and bike trails to connects nature park to adjacent neighborhoods and phase I pathways within 12 months.
