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I. Motion:
Discussion:
City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: April 28, 2022
Daniel Hudson, P.E., City Engineer
Engineering Department
Mine Falls park Temporary Pedestrian Bridge over Nashua Canal
To approve the award for the purchase and installation of a 120-foot long by 6-foot
wide pedestrian bridge to Beck & Bellucci, Inc. of Franklin, NH in the amount of
$205,200. Funding will be through Department: 177 Parks & Recreation; Fund: Trust
(Mine Falls); Account Category: Account Category: 81 Capital Improvements
A structural analysis of the Mine Falls Park South High School pedestrian bridge was
completed on April 12, 2022 by Hoyle Tanner & Associates (HTA) after the City
received a resident’s concern with condition of the 45 year old wood bridge. Upon
inspection and analysis, HTA confirmed significant structural deficiencies exist that
are unrepairable in a cost effective manner. The City closed the bridge to pedestrian
and vehicle travel, as it is deemed unsafe for continued use.
At the City’s request, HTA contacted bridge contractor Beck & Bellucci, Inc. (B&B)
of Franklin, NH about an available pedestrian bridge B&B purchased new in 2020 for
temporary use on a project in Peterborough, NH. B&B owns the pedestrian bridge, is
interested in selling it, and it’s expected to be available for relocation in mid-June 2022.
We propose contracting B&B for the following scope of work:
1. Mobile equipment suitable for the work
2. Supply and install the 120-foot long by 6-foot wide pedestrian bridge for
temporary use.
3. Remove the existing structurally deficient bridge, to include:
Perform minor demolition such as removing hand rails to lighten bridge,
Disconnect the superstructure from the abutments,
Install bracing to prepare bridge for lifting,
Install necessary rigging, and
Remove the bridge and place it on the ground within reach of the crane.
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Given the availability of the above bridge, we propose proceeding with the sole-source
purchase, supply, and installation contract with Beck & Bellucci, Inc., a reputable
NHDOT prequalified bridge contractor.
