COLCHESTER-ESSEX NH PS24(11)

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is soliciting bids for a construction project on VT Route 15, spanning from the town of Colchester to Essex. The project involves: 1. **Coarse-milling and resurfacing** the existing highway with a leveling course and wearing course. 2. Installing **new pavement markings**, guardrail, and drainage improvements. 3. Performing other highway-related work, including signs and excavation. **Key Project Details:** * **Location:** VT Route 15, from Colchester to Essex. * **Contract Completion Date:** October 15, 2026. * **Bid Bond:** 5% of the contractor's bid. * **Engineer's Estimate:** Category E. * **Prequalification:** Contractors must hold current annual prequalification with VTrans and project-specific approval. **Bid Submission:** * Bids must be submitted electronically through the VTrans website. * The deadline for bid submission is November 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM. * A mandatory electronic bidding process will be used. **Project Specifications:** * The project will be governed by the 2024 Standard Specifications for Construction, as modified. * The Standard Specifications are available on the VTrans website. **Estimated Quantities:** * The project includes various items, such as excavation, paving, guardrail installation, and signage. * Estimated quantities for each item are provided in the bid document. **Non-Discrimination and Non-Collusion:** * VTrans is committed to ensuring non-discrimination in the bidding process. * Bidders must execute a sworn statement certifying that they have not engaged in any collusion or restraint of free competitive bidding.