Pedestrian and Bicycle Sidewalk Plan Development - VT RFP 2026

Contact: manager@eastmonptliervt.org. Vermont. The Town of East Montpelier is seeking proposals for engineering and design services to create a sidewalk plan along Vermont Route 14. The goal is to improve safety and accessibility by connecting the Upper. Due Jul 13 (4 days left).

What this bid is about

The Town of East Montpelier is seeking proposals for engineering and design services to create a sidewalk plan along Vermont Route 14. The goal is to improve safety and accessibility by connecting the Upper and Lower Village centers, addressing hazards posed by the lack of infrastructure on a busy highway. This plan is crucial for pedestrians and cyclists accessing local amenities.

About this solicitation

Town of East Montpelier, Vermont Selectboard NOTICE Request for Proposal: Pedestrian and Bicycle Sidewalk Plan Needed Project Overview The Town of East Montpelier seeks qualified engineering and design services to develop a comprehensive plan 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. Scope of Work The selected consultant will be responsible for: 1. Scopi…

Bid documents

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Bid summary

Town of East Montpelier issued this concrete opportunity in Vermont. It was published on June 29, 2026, and responses are due by July 13, 2026. Questions can be directed to manager@eastmonptliervt.org.

Public procurement context

Town of East Montpelier in Vermont is using this solicitation to procure concrete 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 concrete 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 July 13, 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@eastmonptliervt.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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