Description
The Tri‑Town Water District No. 1 is soliciting sealed bids for the rehabilitation of an existing filter system and the construction of a fourth filter at its water‑treatment plant in Addison, VT. The work includes removal and replacement of all filter components, new process piping, chemical‑feed equipment, and associated controls. Bids are to be submitted in lump‑sum and unit‑price formats, with a single prime contract awarded. A mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit is scheduled for 27 Oct 2026. Bidding documents are available for purchase ($100 per set) from Otter Creek Engineering, Inc. and must be obtained prior to the bid deadline of 17 Nov 2026. The project is funded partially by Congressionally Directed Spending Grants and is subject to Buy‑America, Davis‑Bacon, DBE, and performance‑bond requirements.
• Scope: filter system rehabilitation + new 4th filter installation, process piping, chemical‑feed, controls.
• Contract type: single‑prime, lump‑sum/unit‑price construction contract.
• Location: Addison, VT (plant address 822 Tri Town Rd) and document pickup in Middlebury, VT.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit on 27 Oct 2026.
• Bid submission deadline: 17 Nov 2026, 9:00 AM (sealed bids mailed to Tri‑Town Water District office).
• Estimated cost: not disclosed; typical similar filter projects range $0.5‑$1.5 M.