Engineering and Design Services - Bid 2 - East Montpelier, VT RFP

Bid #2. Contact: manager@eastmontpeliervt.org. East Montpelier, Vermont. The Town of East Montpelier is seeking engineering and design services for a sidewalk extension scoping study along Vermont Route 14. The project aims to create a safe pedestrian. Due Aug 10 (5 weeks left).

What this bid is about

The Town of East Montpelier is seeking engineering and design services for a sidewalk extension scoping study along Vermont Route 14. The project aims to create a safe pedestrian and bicycle connection between the Upper and Lower Village centers. Bids are due August 10, 2026.

About this solicitation

The Town of East Montpelier seeks qualified engineering and design services to develop a scoping study for a sidewalk extension along Vermont Route 14. This project aims to establish a safe, accessible Pedestrian and Bicycle Sidewalk Plan connecting the Upper and Lower Village centers. As noted in town planning initiatives, the current lack of infrastructure forces residents to traverse the shoulder of a high-traffic state highway, creating significant safety hazards for pedestrians and cyclists attempting to access the post office, general store, and local rail trail connections. Locations: Washington Special Instructions: submit sealed bid at office or email manager@eastmontpeliervt.org before 11:00am Aug 10, 2026

Bid summary

TOWN OF EAST MONTPELIER issued this engineering opportunity in East Montpelier, Vermont, referenced as solicitation number 2. It was published on June 26, 2026, and responses are due by August 10, 2026. The estimated contract value is approximately $55,000. Questions can be directed to manager@eastmontpeliervt.org.

Public procurement context

TOWN OF EAST MONTPELIER in East Montpelier, Vermont is using this solicitation to procure engineering work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a engineering solicitation in Vermont are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Vermont so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for TOWN OF EAST MONTPELIER's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the August 10, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to manager@eastmontpeliervt.org before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with TOWN OF EAST MONTPELIER should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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