CHESTER BO 1442(39)

Here is a summary of the RFP document: **Project Overview:** The Vermont Agency of Transportation is soliciting bids for a construction project in the town of Chester, Vermont. The project involves the demolition of two existing bridges that cross the Williams River and the construction of a single replacement bridge, as well as the construction of a new Thompson Road and an extension of Jewett Road. **Key Details:** * **Location:** The project is located in the town of Chester, approximately 3.5 miles north of the intersection of VT Route 103 and VT Route 11. * **Contract Completion Date:** The contract must be completed on or before October 15, 2027. * **Bid Bond:** An electronic bid bond in the amount of 5% of the contractor's bid must be submitted. * **Engineer's Estimate:** The engineer's estimate for this project is Category E. * **Prequalification:** All bidders must hold current annual prequalification with the Vermont Agency of Transportation and unconditioned project-specific approval. **Scope of Work:** The project includes: * Demolition of two existing bridges * Construction of a single replacement bridge * Construction of a new Thompson Road and extension of Jewett Road * Earthwork, including excavation, filling, and grading * Installation of utilities, including water and sewer lines * Construction of a new bridge deck and approaches * Installation of guardrails, signage, and other traffic control devices **Bid Submission:** Bids must be submitted electronically by 11:00 AM on Friday, December 5, 2025. The bid submission process will be conducted online, and bidders must register in advance to participate. **Evaluation Criteria:** The bids will be evaluated based on the lowest price, and the contractor with the lowest bid will be awarded the contract. The agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities or technicalities in the bidding process.