Mil Dept - EAFR Castle Trail Paving

The State of Vermont Military Department is soliciting bids for the design‑build paving of a 5,000‑foot segment of Castle Trail at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, VT. The work includes engineering design, paving a 20‑ft wide gravel road, installing new culverts, reclaiming existing asphalt, and removing ledges. The contract also requires full bonding, builder’s risk insurance, and compliance with federal and state security and procurement regulations. • Location: Castle Trail, Ethan Allen Firing Range, Jericho, VT (approx. stations 36+50 to 81+50) • Scope: Design services + construction (paving, culverts, asphalt reclamation, ledge removal) • Length: ~5,000 ft of road, 1,000 ft of RAP switchbacks, grades up to >8% • Schedule: Bids due 9/18/2026 3 PM; optional pre‑bid/site visit 9/15/2026 1 PM • Requirements: Full bonding, builder’s risk insurance, background checks, VT‑Apex assistance optional, electronic PDF submission only • Estimated value: Not disclosed (estimated $0.5‑$1.5 M based on typical paving rates)