Town of Middlesex – Old Brook Road Slope Stabilization

The Town of Middlesex is seeking bids for the stabilization of a stream bank and roadway embankment along Old Brook Road in Vermont, following damage from the 2024 flood. This FEMA-funded project involves the construction of a Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) wall to support the southbound lane, a soil nail stabilized slope with shotcrete surfacing and steel reinforcing mesh, and stone fill armoring keyed into the bedrock at the slope toe. The scope also includes the restoration of a 22 to 24 foot wide gravel roadway featuring Steel W-beam guardrails and pedestrian barriers. The selected contractor is responsible for the final design of the MSE wall and soil nail system, which must be stamped by a Vermont licensed professional engineer and approved prior to the start of work. The project is structured as a lump sum reimbursement contract with payment issued upon the conclusion of work and acceptance of final deliverables. Construction is scheduled to begin on October 12, 2026, with a final completion deadline of November 30, 2026. Critical environmental milestones include completing in-stream stone toe protection by October 31 and adhering to a restriction against clearing trees larger than three inches prior to October 15. Interested bidders must submit a detailed cost proposal using the provided bid sheet, along with three project examples and three client references, by 5:00 PM on October 7, 2026. Contractors must also comply with Vermont State Insurance Specifications, including mandatory workers compensation coverage.