Jericho Town Forest Dam Removal

The Jericho Town Forest Dam Removal project, solicited by the Town of Jericho with support from the Jericho Conservation Commission and administered under the Vermont Department of Economic Development, involves the complete removal of an existing sheet pile dam and all associated structures, including sheet piling, concrete blocks, and culverts. The scope additionally includes excavation and off-site disposal of approximately 150 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from the impoundment area, as well as restoration work to renaturalize the stream and floodplain system by grading a new 7-foot-wide stream channel with accessible floodplains. Natural materials onsite will be repurposed to construct grade control structures and elements that enhance floodplain roughness, with site stabilization achieved through the use of biodegradable erosion control products and onsite duff materials. All construction and in-stream work must be completed within a strict window from July 1 to October 1, 2026, in compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General Permit and Vermont’s environmental regulations. This solicitation is structured as a lump sum reimbursement contract with no standardized federal acquisition clauses; instead, all terms and conditions are unique and project-specific. Bidders are required to submit a not-to-exceed lump sum proposal supported by a detailed itemized bid sheet, including mobilization, dam removal, sediment excavation, water control, and erosion control measures. Proposals must demonstrate experience through at least three similar project examples and references. Insurance requirements mandate workers’ compensation, general liability, and automotive liability coverage with the Town named as an additional insured. The award process emphasizes compliance with technical scope, schedule adherence, and cost proposal, although no formal evaluation weighting or scoring methodology is disclosed. The contract administration is overseen by Jordan Duffy, the primary contact and certified project engineer, with no formal contracting officer roles designated. Payments are made at project completion and acceptance without specified invoicing systems, and subcontracting requires prior written approval by the Town. The project leverages grant funding from environmental agencies, adhering to the Vermont DEC’s 2023 Clean Water Improvement Program funding policies. Strict deadlines govern bid submission (May 29, 2026) and work completion (October 1, 2026), ensuring timely restoration of the Jericho Town Forest stream ecosystem.