The Proposer has the option to remove the bridge structure in its entirety for re-use. Funds up to the estimated cost of demolishing the structure up to thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) are available for moving and reconstruction of the bridge. The award of this historic bridge is not dependent on the bid amount. The successful proposal will be the one that most satisfactorily meets the historic preservation requirements as outlined in "The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Rehabilitation Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings". The successful proposal will be required to include how the bridge would be removed, relocated, re-used, and preserved, including the location to be moved to as well as a schedule for the installation and associated site cleanup. The Proposer shall also detail his/her experience, qualifications and record of satisfactory performance (provide at least three (3) detailed current references to include points of contact and phone numbers) involving similar projects. Proposals will be forwarded to the NHSHPO, NHFHWA, and NHDOT; a follow up meeting will be scheduled of all parties to review against the Secretary's Standards and accepted professional practices. Based on the outcome of the written record and meeting, the NHSHPO, NHFHWA, NHDOT, and the Town of Swanzey will approve, reject or require additional information from the proposer. Permanent restrictive covenants lasting for ten years regarding the preservation and maintenance of this structure will be required for re-use and must be executed by the successful Proposer at closing. If there are no offers or proposals for use of the Christian Hill Road Bridge by the bid due date specified herein, final bid and construction documents will be completed to specify reuse of components of the bridge in the alternate location as specified in the construction documents and disposal of the remaining parts of the bridge in its entirety.
