Barnet Fire District No. 2 Potable Water Supply PFAS Mitigation

The Barnet Fire District No. 2 Potable Water Supply PFAS Mitigation project is a general construction contract issued by the Department of Economic Development for the State of Vermont. The scope of work involves comprehensive improvements to the water system at 339 Carter Street in Barnet, Vermont, including modifications to the water treatment building, component upgrades, SCADA integration, relocation of existing components, underground piping, and associated site work. The project is funded in part through the Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and is managed by MSK Engineers. Bids must be submitted by December 3, 2026, at 2:00pm local time to the Barnet Town Hall or via the specified mailing address. Awardees are required to provide bid security and both performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract price. The contract is subject to several federal mandates, including the Davis-Bacon Act for wage rates, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements, and the Build America, Buy America Act and American Iron and Steel provisions, which mandate that iron, steel, and construction materials be produced in the United States. Additionally, the project adheres to prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment.