City of Framingham

Buyer seeks MassDOT pre-qualified professional engineering firms to design the Chris Walsh Memorial Trail. The project involves creating a 1.3-mile accessible shared-use path along Farm Pond, connecting with the MWRA Sudbury Aqueduct, and developing a pedestrian bridge to connect to the MBTA commuter rail parking lot. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's Vendor Registry system.

• 6/11/2025 - RFQ documents available
• 6/25/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Must be MassDOT pre-qualified professional engineering firm

• Design 1.3-mile accessible shared-use path along Farm Pond
• Develop new pedestrian bridge to connect trail to MBTA parking lot
• Connect trail with portions of MWRA Sudbury Aqueduct
• Provide preliminary and final design engineering services
• Create accessible trail specifications meeting ADA requirements
• Develop construction documents for bidding and implementation
• Coordinate with MBTA regarding commuter rail parking lot connection
• Design trail features that memorialize Chris Walsh appropriately
• Incorporate environmental considerations for construction near Farm Pond
• Ensure trail meets MassDOT standards and specifications