2026 ‘At-the-Ready’ Road Construction Contractors

The Town of Wolcott, located in Grand Isle County, Vermont, is establishing an "At-the-Ready" emergency contractor list for qualified road construction services to be performed on town roads during and immediately following emergency events. This procurement initiative aims to create a pre-qualified roster of contractors that complies with FEMA procurement requirements while adhering to the town's open and fair Purchasing Policy standards. Selected contractors will maintain their status on the list for one year and will be contacted by the Town as needed during emergency situations. The list structure allows the Town to bypass additional public advertising requirements for emergency-related work once the roster is finalized, streamlining the procurement process during critical periods. The opportunity was posted on January 22, 2026, with a deadline for submissions set for February 12, 2026. Interested contractors must demonstrate qualifications relevant to road construction work and meet the Town's standards for emergency response capability and reliability.

The solicitation does not specify any particular set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific enterprise categories, suggesting the opportunity is open to qualified contractors broadly. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, nor are there references to required technology integration or existing infrastructure compatibility requirements. The procurement announcement does not disclose specific award values or budget ranges, indicating that compensation will likely be negotiated on a project-by-project basis as emergency events arise and work is assigned to contractors from the approved list.