JAMAICA ER P23-1(216)

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of a steel girder bridge over the Winhall River in Jamaica, Vermont. The project involves the removal of an existing temporary bridge and the construction of a new bridge, along with associated channel, roadway, and approach work. The key details of the RFP are as follows: **Project Location:** VT Route 30 in Jamaica, approximately 0.9 miles north of the junction with VT Route 100. **Type of Construction:** Removal of existing temporary bridge and replacement with a steel girder bridge. **Contract Completion Date:** June 30, 2028. **Bid Bond:** Electronic bid bond in the amount of 5% of the contractor's bid. **Engineer's Estimate:** Category E (no specific estimate provided). **Bid Submission:** Electronic bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on September 4, 2026. **Prequalification:** Contractors must hold current annual prequalification with VTrans and unconditioned project-specific approval. **Standard Specifications:** The work will be performed in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Construction, as modified. **Non-Collusion Affidavit:** Bidders must execute a sworn statement certifying that they have not engaged in any collusion or restraint of free competitive bidding. **Non-Discrimination:** VTrans will ensure that minority business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against. The RFP includes an estimate of quantities for various items, including excavation, concrete, steel, and other materials. However, these estimates are not guaranteed and are provided only as a basis for comparison of bids. The agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities or technicalities in bids.