Description
The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the removal of two dams within the Brewster River Watershed on Smugglers’ Notch Resort property in Cambridge, VT. The project consists of the full removal of a 30-foot-wide timber crib dam and a concrete weir outlet structure, as well as the installation of a 12-foot wide by 8-foot tall concrete box culvert. The contractor will be responsible for tree clearing, dam removal, site restoration, and other related tasks. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid site visit and has a fixed completion date of October 1, 2026.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Dam removal and stream restoration
• Tree clearing and site access
• Temporary water control and erosion control measures
• Floodplain regrading and hauling excess materials
• Site restoration and seeding/mulching
• Construction supervision and sign-off
The contractor must provide a not-to-exceed lump sum cost proposal, supported by a project item lump sum breakdown, and confirm that all elements of the scope of work and schedule can be met.