2026_0217_Adv_for_Bid_MtHolly.pdf

This is an Advertisement for Bid issued by the State of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation for the Mount Holly PFAS Water System Improvements project (RF3-543-3.0) located in Bennington County. The project encompasses comprehensive water system upgrades including waterline installation via directional drilling, construction of a new water treatment building, replacement of a hydropneumatic tank, installation of a chlorine analyzer and ion exchange system for radium removal, construction of a drywell for ion exchange backwash, installation of 5-micron particle filters, improvements to telemetry controls, dehumidification and air handling system upgrades, booster pump replacement, and associated site improvements. The solicitation was posted on February 17, 2026, with bids due by March 10, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately three weeks to prepare and submit proposals.

Bidders must provide bid security and execute performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements apply to this project. Federal wage rates determined under the Davis-Bacon Act apply due to funding through the Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The project was originally subject to Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements mandating domestic sourcing of iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials; however, the project has obtained a waiver from BABAA requirements for all project phases. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documentation. Bidders must demonstrate capability to execute water system construction projects and comply with all federal requirements, including project signage requirements.