BARNET WCRL(26) & BARNET WCRL(27)

VERMONT AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION MONTPELIER, VERMONT
BARNET WCRL(26) & August 26, 2026
BARNET WCRL(27)
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Submitted bids will be opened electronically at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 18, 2026; and will be posted to the
Vermont Agency of Transportation website. The time of receiving and opening bids may be postponed due to
emergencies or unforeseen conditions.
LOCATION:
BARNET WCRL(26) - WACR BRIDGE NO. 527 OVER OVERFLOW AT MILE POST 52.90
BARNET WCRL(27) - WACR BRIDGE NO. 528 OVER OVERFLOW AT MILE POST 52.60.
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
BARNET WCRL(26) - REMOVAL OF EXISTING STEEL BEAM SUPERSTRUCTURE. INSTALLATION OF NEW
PRECAST CONCRETE BRIDGE SEAT AND NEW OPEN DECK SUPERSTRUCTURE.
BARNET WCRL(27) - REMOVAL OF EXISTING STEEL BEAM SUPERSTRUCTURE. INSTALLATION OF NEW
PRECAST CONCRETE BRIDGE SEAT AND NEW OPEN DECK SUPERSTRUCTURE.
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE: This Contract shall be completed on or before October 15, 2027.
BID BOND: Electronic bid bond to be submitted in the amount of 5% of the Contractor's bid.
ENGINEER's ESTIMATE: For this proposal the Engineer's Estimate is Category C.
PLANS AND PROPOSALS MAY BE OBTAINED AT NO COST BY: On the VTrans website at:
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/contract-admin/bids-requests/construction-contracting
QUESTIONS: During the advertisement period, all questions shall be addressed solely to the Office of Contract
Administration via email: AOT.ConstructionContractingInquiry@vermont.gov. All inquiries must be received by 4:30 PM
on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS: All bidders on this project must hold both current annual Prequalification
with the Vermont Agency of Transportation through the "Contractor's Experience Questionnaire and Financial Statement"
and unconditioned project-specific approval through the "Standard Form - Request for Proposal" CA-82 form. These
documents are available at: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/sites/aot/files/contractadmin/documents/PreQualCA82.pdf, and
must be submitted/uploaded through the iCXWeb website at: https://vtrans.exevision.com/icx/Index.aspx
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: The work to be performed under this Contract shall be in accordance with the 2024
Standard Specifications for Construction, as modified. The Standard Specifications are available on the Vermont Agency
of Transportation website.
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/construct-material/construct-services/pre-contractspecifications
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT: All bidders will be required to execute a sworn statement, certifying that the bidder has
not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in
restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this Contract.
NONDISCRIMINATION IN AGENCY CONTRACTS: VTrans hereby notifies all bidders that it will insure that in any
contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to
submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex,
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or national origin in consideration for an award.
MANDATORY ELECTRONIC BIDDING: Bidders are hereby notified that only electronic bids will be accepted by the
Agency. For information on electronic bidding with the Agency, please visit our website at:
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/contract-admin/resources/construction-contracting/electronic-bidding
RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE: Prospective Bidders/Contractors are hereby notified that Railroad
Protective Liability Insurance is required for this Contract in accordance with Subsection 103.04(d) of the 2024 Standard
Specifications for Construction. The Railroad Protective Liability Form is not included in the Proposal. The form will be
provided by the successful Bidder's insurance company.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE
TTY/TDD 1-800-253-0191
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNITS
199.9999 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, TRAIN DELAY (N.A.B.I.) 2.000 DL
201.1000 CLEARING AND GRUBBING, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL TREES AND 1.000 LS
STUMPS (BRIDGE 527)
201.1000 CLEARING AND GRUBBING, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL TREES AND 1.000 LS
STUMPS (BRIDGE 528)
204.2200 TRENCH EXCAVATION OF EARTH, EXPLORATORY (N.A.B.I.) 2.000 CY
240.0300 TEMPORARY RAILROAD ACCESS (BRIDGE 527) 1.000 LS
240.0300 TEMPORARY RAILROAD ACCESS (BRIDGE 528) 1.000 LS
506.5000 STRUCTURAL STEEL, ROLLED BEAM 25,000.000 LB
514.1000 WATER REPELLENT, SILANE 10.000 GAL
529.2000 PARTIAL REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE 2.000 EACH
531.1600 BEARING DEVICE ASSEMBLY, PLAIN ELASTOMERIC PAD 16.000 EACH
602.3000 REPOINTING MASONRY 200.000 SY
614.2000 IN-WATER SEDIMENT ISOLATION MEASURES (BRIDGE 527) 1.000 LS
614.2000 IN-WATER SEDIMENT ISOLATION MEASURES (BRIDGE 528) 1.000 LS
630.1500 FLAGGERS 128.000 HR
631.1000 FIELD OFFICE, ENGINEER'S 1.000 LS
631.1900 TESTING EQUIPMENT, GROUT 1.000 LS
631.2600 FIELD OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS (N.A.B.I.) 3,000.000 DL
632.1000 RAILROAD FLAGGERS (N.A.B.I.) 40,000.000 DL
633.1000 CPM SCHEDULE 4.000 EACH
635.1100 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION 1.000 LS
641.1100 TRAFFIC CONTROL, ALL-INCLUSIVE 1.000 LS
651.1600 TURF ESTABLISHMENT, SPECIALTY SEED (VAOT POLLINATOR DRY) 1,250.000 SY
651.1600 TURF ESTABLISHMENT, SPECIALTY SEED (VAOT POLLINATOR WET) 180.000 SY
651.3500 TOPSOIL 170.000 CY
653.0100 EPSC PLAN (BRIDGE 527) 1.000 LS
653.0100 EPSC PLAN (BRIDGE 528) 1.000 LS
653.0200 MONITORING EPSC PLAN 60.000 HR
653.0300 MAINTENANCE OF EPSC PLAN (N.A.B.I.) 6,000.000 DL
653.1200 STRAW MULCH 2.000 TON
653.2001 ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT, TYPE I 1,430.000 SY
653.3400 STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE 4.000 EACH
653.4702 SILT FENCE, TYPE II 770.000 LF
653.5000 BARRIER FENCE 810.000 LF
662.0010 RAILROAD BALLAST 60.000 TON
662.0110 REMOVE AND REPLACE BRIDGE TIES 39.000 EACH
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662.0120 REMOVE AND REPLACE CROSS TIES 120.000 EACH
662.0250 REMOVE AND RESET JOINTED RAILROAD TRACK 156.000 LF
662.0410 RAISE, ALIGN, AND SURFACE TRACK 800.000 LF
OPTION - PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURE OPTIONS - PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURE
540.1000 PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURE (BRIDGE SEAT)(BRIDGE 527) 1.000 LS
540.1000 PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURE (BRIDGE SEAT)(BRIDGE 528) 1.000 LS
OPTION - PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURE OPTIONS - CONTRACTOR-FABRICATED PRECAST CONCRETE
543.1000 CONTRACTOR-FABRICATED PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURE 1.000 LS
(BRIDGE SEAT)(BRIDGE 527)
543.1000 CONTRACTOR-FABRICATED PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURE 1.000 LS
(BRIDGE SEAT)(BRIDGE 528)
The estimates of quantities are not guaranteed, but are given as a basis for the comparison of bids.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, to waive any formality, and any and all technicalities in bids, and to accept
such bids as may be deemed in the best interest of the awarding agency.
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