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The government file is a project solicitation from the Jericho Underhill Park District (JUPD) for a bridge and abutment repair project located in Johnson Village, Chittenden County, Vermont. The procurement opportunity seeks qualified contractors to perform two distinct scopes of work: A) repairing the park's bridge under-structure and B) comprehensive repair of the bridge's concrete abutment. Sealed bids must be submitted to the JUPD at P.O. Box 164, Underhill, VT 05489 by 4:30 pm on May 21, 2025, with bid opening scheduled during the same evening's board meeting. The complete project specifications are detailed in the referenced JUPD_Bridge_and_Abutment_Repair_RFP_04_08_25.pdf document.

While specific budget details are not disclosed, the procurement appears geographically limited to the Johnson Village area, potentially favoring local contractors with regional infrastructure expertise. The project likely requires pre-qualification due to the specialized nature of bridge and abutment repair, necessitating demonstrated capabilities in civil engineering, structural restoration, and municipal infrastructure maintenance. Although no explicit set-aside designations or vendor restrictions were mentioned, government infrastructure projects typically have provisions for small businesses, local enterprises, or disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors are advised to prepare comprehensive technical proposals highlighting qualifications, previous project experience, and technical capabilities in bridge rehabilitation and concrete structural repair.