Description
The Town of Rutland is soliciting sealed bids for the repair of a force main on Route 7 North. The scope involves removing an existing force‑main cleanout manhole and valve assembly at the post‑road pump station and installing a new valve and bypass system. Bids are to be submitted as a lump‑sum or unit‑price contract, with all documents available for review at the town office or the engineer’s office. A pre‑bid conference will be held on October 21, 2026, but attendance is optional.
• Project: Replacement of force‑main cleanout manhole and valve/bypass.
• Location: Rutland, VT (Town Municipal Building, 181 Business Route 4).
• Bid submission deadline: 9:00 a.m. local time, 28 Oct 2026.
• Pre‑bid conference: 10 Oct 2026, 10:00 a.m., optional.
• Documents: Available in‑person or via email (Cathy Foutch, [email protected]).
• Contract type: Single‑prime, lump‑sum/unit‑price construction contract.
• Estimated value: Not disclosed (likely mid‑hundred‑thousand‑dollar range).
• Required qualifications: Standard construction contractor with experience in water‑utility infrastructure.