INVITATION TO BID
2025 Paving
The Town of Thornton is accepting bids for the following paving projects. A map describing the projects are available for pick up at the Thornton Town Hall during normal business hours or on the Town’s website www.townofthornton.org on the Highway Department page.
Bids shall be submitted as follows:
Project 1: Star Ridge Road: Shim and overlay
• Cost per ton to shim/overlay approximately 1,500 feet of road averaging 21 feet wide using a ½” inch wearing course that meets/exceeds NHDOT standards for quality compacted to 1.25” thick.
• Estimated average shim thickness of ¾”.
• Cost per ton shall include tack coat per NHDOT standards and 4 ground joints at intersections.
Project 2: Mirror Lake Road and Dobson Hill: Shim and overlay
• Cost per ton to shim/overlay approximately 1,800 feet of road averaging 20 feet wide using a ½” inch wearing course that meets/exceeds NHDOT standards for quality compacted to 1.25” thick.
• Estimated average shim thickness of ½”.
• Cost per ton shall include tack coat per NHDOT standards and 2 ground joints at intersections.
Project 3: Northpoint Rd: Shim and overlay
• Cost per ton to shim/overlay approximately 2,200 feet of road averaging 21 feet wide using a ½” inch wearing course that meets/exceeds NHDOT standards for quality compacted to 1.25” thick.
• Estimated average shim thickness of ½”.
• Cost per ton shall include tack coat per NHDOT standards and 1 ground joint at intersection.
Project 4: Beacon Hill Rd and Logan St: Shim and overlay
• Cost per ton to shim/overlay approximately 3,500 feet of road averaging 21 feet wide using a ½” inch wearing course that meets/exceeds NHDOT standards for quality compacted to 1.25” thick.
• Estimated average shim thickness of ¾” for 350’.
• Cost per ton shall include tack coat per NHDOT standards and 1 ground joint at intersection.
Project 5: Anderson Hill Rd: Overlay
• Cost per ton to shim/overlay approximately 850 feet of road averaging 18 feet wide using a ½” inch wearing course that meets/exceeds NHDOT standards for quality compacted to 1.25” thick.
• Cost per ton shall include tack coat per NHDOT standards and 2 ground joints at intersection.
The highway department will sweep all roads prior to paving. Traffic control to be provided by the contractor.
Scheduling details for estimated start/completion dates if awarded shall be noted in the bid as this may affect the Town’s decision.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and labeled “2025 Paving - Attention: Town Administrator” and mailed or delivered to 16 Merrill Access Road, Thornton, New Hampshire 03285.
All bids must be received at the Thornton Town Hall no later than 3:00PM on Monday, April 14, 2025.
The bids will be opened at the Thornton Town Hall on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00PM.
The award process is scheduled for 4:30 PM at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on April 16, 2025.
The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
If any questions, please contact Road Agent John Kubik at 726-4546