WATERBURY-RICHMOND IM 089-2(62)

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a construction project by the Vermont Agency of Transportation. Here's a summary: **Project Overview:** * Location: Interstate Route 89 (southbound) in the towns of Waterbury and Richmond, Vermont * Distance: approximately 15.6 miles * Type of construction: surface preparation, patching, pothole repair, crack sealing, milling, and paving, as well as guardrail rehabilitation and other related highway items **Key Dates:** * Bid submission deadline: March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM * Contract completion date: October 9, 2026 **Bid Requirements:** * Electronic bids only * Bid bond: 5% of the contractor's bid * Prequalification: contractors must hold current annual prequalification with the Vermont Agency of Transportation and unconditioned project-specific approval **Estimate of Quantities:** * The document provides an estimate of quantities for various items, including shoulder berm removal, trench excavation, fine-milling, and bituminous concrete pavement. These estimates are not guaranteed but are provided as a basis for comparing bids. **Other Requirements:** * Non-collusion affidavit: bidders must execute a sworn statement certifying that they have not engaged in any agreement or collusion that would restrain free competitive bidding * Non-discrimination: the Vermont Agency of Transportation will ensure that minority business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against * Standard specifications: the work must be performed in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Construction, as modified.