High Pressure Line Cap - Cross Street

Location:	Vermont
Posted:	Apr 22, 2026
Due:	May 13, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Vermont
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	13 - Ammunitions and Explosives
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High Pressure Line Cap - Cross Street	Request Date: 4/22/2026 3:16:21 PM Open Date: Closing Date: 5/13/2026 4:30 PM Intent To Bid Deadline: Est. Dollar Value: $0.00 RFQ Number:
Town of Brighton PO Box 377 49 Mill Street Extension Island Pond , VT 05846

Bid Type:
Request for Proposal

Locations:
Essex
Keywords:
Plumbing and Heating, Construction (Non Building), Water Treatment, General Contractor

Bid Description:
The Town of Brighton is soliciting bids from qualified contractors with high pressure lines.
The purpose of this project is to ensure the safe closure of a line to prevent future flooding.

Project Background
There is an abandoned lead service line connected with a gooseneck to the watermain. This froze and ruptured in January of 2025, resulting in flooding of the immediate vicinity on Cross Street. The line has a temporary cap which was placed in the spring of 2025. The line requires removal from the main line. Possible challenges of project to include: Identifying if goose neck is lead soldered or threaded; possibility of gate valve closure failure and expanded contamination of main line.

Scope of Work
•        Coordination with Digsafe
•        Location and mapping of existing utilities in the project area
•        Contractor must be familiar with high risk, tight digs, and preferably have experience with jetting capabilities.
•        Must use certified flagging company during any work within the roadway
•        Coordination with Vermont Electric Coop to stabilize a utility pole adjacent to project area
•        Coordination with H2O innovation for water shut off and relieve pressure from system
•        Removal of abandoned pipe off mainline
•        Perform all pressure testing and backfill of area to ensure stabilization and future integrity of line
•        Coordinate line flushing and boil water notice with businesses, operators, and board.
•        Complete cleanup and site preparation for concrete, topsoil, seed and hay.
•        Be sure to advise H2O Innovation when water quality testing is needed
•        Use of Trench Box is required at the dig site
Cleanup and Final Inspection
•        Remove all equipment, debris, and materials from the site.
•        Prepare area for reseeding of grass or cement work as needed
•        Conduct a final inspection with the Town of Brighton representative and H2O Innovation

Special Considerations
Project must be completed by July 1 or started after July 6 due to July 4th celebration planned in the park

Special Instructions:

Contact Information:
	Michael Strait Phone: (802) 266-1054 Fax: Email: mike@brightonvt.gov For additional information: BrightonVT.gov

Bid Attachments:


Site Visit:	Date:
Interested contractors are encouraged to visit 95 Cross Street or arrange a site visit with Zach Letourneau, 802-673-2542, ipwtp@brightonvt.gov or Katie Mientka, 802-723-0280, admin3@brightonvt.gov. The last day to schedule a site visit is Friday, May 8, 2026.

High Pressure Line Cap - Cross Street

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