Town of Fayston - Emergency Watershed Program 2026

The Town of Fayston, in collaboration with the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission, is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of two pre-approved watershed protection projects funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, addressing damage from the July 2024 storms. The work involves streambank protection through riprap armoring, removal of woody debris, and channel excavation as necessary, with all construction requiring full compliance with the Vermont Agency of Transportation 2024 Standard Specifications. The solicitation, identified by number 61576 and categorized under NAICS code 237990, is open to qualified firms through a sealed bid process with a deadline of July 14, 2026, and bids must be submitted to the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission in Montpelier, Vermont, in sealed envelopes. Proposals must include a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the bid amount, a completed Statement of Compliance on Page BID-10, a cost schedule, and evidence of responsibility including demonstrated ability, sufficient capital and equipment, and general qualification to execute the work. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with no acceptance of conditional or qualified bids. All selected contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds within ten days of award, each in an amount equal to the full contract price, issued by a surety company listed on the Treasury Department’s Circular No. 570. Insurance requirements mandate workers’ compensation coverage, general liability insurance naming the Owner, Engineer, and their agents as additional insureds, and where applicable, automotive liability and fire/extended coverage. Contractors are responsible for all safety protocols, protection of adjacent property, and maintaining work quality per approved samples and drawings, with specifications taking precedence over drawings in case of conflict. Work must commence upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed and complete within a specified calendar day period, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. Progress payments are submitted monthly, no fewer than ten days before due, and require detailed documentation including schedules, payrolls, and proof of ownership for stored materials; the Engineer has twenty-one days to approve or deny payment. Shop drawings and samples require prior written approval by the Engineer before work begins, and all work is subject to inspection and testing standards defined in the contract, with the contractor bearing costs for uncovering defective work. Final acceptance triggers a one-year guaranty period from substantial or final