Journeys End Erosion Control and Reconstruction Project

Invitation for Bids Town of Mendon, VT TH#22 – Journeys End Erosion Control and Road Reconstruction Project Bids from qualified contractors will be accepted until 11:00 am on July 9, 2024, at the Mendon Town Garage at 157 Park Lane, Mendon, VT 05701. Bids will be opened in the order that they are received. Bids can be hand delivered, emailed or mailed to be received before the deadline. Please title the bid “Journeys End Erosion Control and Reconstruction Project”. The project is located on Journeys End in Mendon at the end of the pavement to the end of the road and intersection of 5 driveways, approximate project length .22 miles. The installation of erosion control measures is phase A of the project and is partially funded by a Better Roads Program Grant. Expenses must be kept separate and submitted in accordance with the grant requirements. The scope of work of phase A will include excavation and installation of catch basin, cross culvert, driveway culverts, subbase gravel, excavate rock lined ditch & establish grass lined ditch, traffic control, seed, topsoil, mulch, mobilization and demobilization of material and equipment. Phase B will consist of reconstruction of the roadway to include excavation, installation and compaction of road bed state spec material and paving. The VAOT 2011 Standard Specifications for construction as modified shall apply. All Federal, State and local laws apply. All construction will be in accordance with the Town of Mendon Highway Specifications Class 3 Roadway, the Agency of Transportation Standard D-33 and the Municipal Roads General Permit. The final surface pavement will be applied at 2.5” base course of HMA Type II and 1.5” top of HMA Type IV compacted. Traffic Control must be in accordance with the 2009 MUTCD. The road must maintain access during construction. Bidder agrees to start work under this contract after the Notice to Proceed has issued and that the Final Completion of the construction project is September 15, 2024 with the final paving completed by October 15, 2024. A mandatory site visit will be conducted at 9:00 am on June 27, 2024 with Mendon Road Commissioner, Chirs Baird. Please meet at the project location on Journeys End parking on the right side of the paved section of the road to maintain access to the end of the road. If you are unable to attend this site visit, please contact Chris Baird at +1 (555) 000-0000. The lowest qualified bidder will be determined by the lowest bid price written in words and upon satisfactory review of qualifications and references. Please use the bid sheet included in the invitation to bid along with your supporting information that can be submitted with the bid sheet. Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit a bid. Three references are required with demonstrated experience with like projects.