BETHEL-BROOKFIELD IM 089-1(72) & BETHEL-BROOKFIELD IM 089-1(73)

Here is a summary of the RFP document: **Project Overview:** The Vermont Agency of Transportation is seeking bids for two highway construction projects: BETHEL-BROOKFIELD IM 089-1(72) and BETHEL-BROOKFIELD IM 089-1(73). The projects involve surface preparation, patching, milling, and paving of Interstate Route 89 in the towns of Bethel and Brookfield. **Project Details:** * Location: Interstate Route 89, northbound and southbound lanes, in the towns of Bethel and Brookfield * Distance: approximately 11.576 miles (northbound lane) and 11.558 miles (southbound lane) * Work to be performed: surface preparation, patching, pot hole repair, milling, paving, pavement markings, guardrail rehabilitation, and other related highway items * Contract completion date: October 16, 2026 **Bidding Information:** * Bids will be opened electronically on February 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM * Bid bond: 5% of the contractor's bid * Engineer's estimate: Category G * Plans and proposals can be obtained at no cost from the VTrans website **Prequalification and Requirements:** * All bidders must hold current annual prequalification with the Vermont Agency of Transportation and unconditioned project-specific approval * Bidders must execute a sworn statement certifying that they have not engaged in any collusion or restraint of free competitive bidding * Minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against **Estimate of Quantities:** * The document provides an estimate of quantities for various items, including excavation, milling, paving, guardrail rehabilitation, and traffic control **Options:** * The document includes options for pavement markings using epoxy paint and polyurea paint **Reservation of Rights:** * The agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any formality or technicality, and accept bids that are deemed in the best interest of the awarding agency.