Bid #61576. Contact: frasca@cvregion.com. Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission, Montpelier, Vermont. This is a request for bids to construct watershed protection projects in Fayston, VT, funded by the EWP program. The work involves streambank. Due Jul 14 (6 days left).
This is a request for bids to construct watershed protection projects in Fayston, VT, funded by the EWP program. The work involves streambank protection, debris removal, and channel excavation. Bids are due July 14, 2026.
The Town of Fayston and the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission invite qualified firms to submit a sealed bid for the construction of two pre-approved watershed protection projects. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) to help respond to emergencies created by natural disasters. The Town of Fayston was awarded EWP funding to restore damage sustained by the July 2024 storms. Construction activities include streambank protection via riprap armoring, woody debris removal, and channel excavation where necessary. Locations: State-Wide Special Instructions: Fayston EWP 2026 Bid Schedule: •Tuesday 30 June: Request for Bids Issued •Monday 6 July: Pre-bid meeting, Fayston Town Hall at 11:00 AM, Contact Lincoln Frasca, frasca@cvregion.com or 802-229-4164 if you are interested in attending the pre-bid meeting •Tuesday 7 July: Questions due by end of day •Thursday 9 July: Responses to questions posted with bid materials •Tuesday, 14 July: Bids due by 3:30 PM For access to the full construction bid document, sealed bid instructions, and NRCS final designs, visit the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission website (https://centralvtplanning.org/news/rfq_rfp/).
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CENTRAL VERMONT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION issued this construction opportunity in Montpelier, Vermont, referenced as solicitation number 61576. It was published on June 30, 2026, and responses are due by July 14, 2026. Questions can be directed to frasca@cvregion.com.
CENTRAL VERMONT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION in Montpelier, Vermont is using this solicitation to procure construction 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 construction 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.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for CENTRAL VERMONT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 14, 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 frasca@cvregion.com before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with CENTRAL VERMONT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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