Chester STP BP17(4) – Depot Street Sidewalk

The Town of Chester is soliciting sealed bids for the Chester STP BP17(4) Depot Street Sidewalk project, with an estimated contract value between 1,000,000 and 2,500,000 dollars. The scope of work includes the construction of sidewalks, curbs, lighting, drainage, retaining walls, intersection reconfiguration, and crosswalks. The project consists of two primary segments: a 2,057 linear foot section on the west side of Depot Street starting at Bridge 0011, and a 403 linear foot section on the east side extending from 526 Depot Street to the Chester Town Office. The general completion deadline is October 15, 2027, though work within the railroad right-of-way must be finished by November 14, 2026. Bids must be submitted by 1:00 PM on September 8, 2026, and must be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified check for five percent of the total bid amount. Eligible contractors must hold both a current annual VTrans prequalification in the Curb and Sidewalk category and a contract-specific prequalification via Form CA-82. Required submission documents include the CA-91 Debarment and Non-Collusion Affidavit, the CA-109 EEO Certification, and the Worker Classification Compliance Requirement Form. The contract is governed by the Vermont Agency of Transportation 2024 Standard Specifications for Construction and requires strict adherence to Davis Bacon Wage Rate Schedules and Build America, Buy America provisions.