Ascutney Fire District No. 2 - Country Estate Mobile Home Park Water System Improvements

The Ascutney Fire District No. 2 is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive water system improvement project located in the Country Estate Mobile Home Park in Vermont. The procurement opportunity focuses on infrastructure enhancement, specifically involving the replacement of approximately 2,700 feet of existing water main and installation of 3,500 feet of new water service pipe. The project's key deliverables include the installation of new meter pits and final plumbing connections for existing water customers, with each home requiring specific underground plumbing modifications. Sealed bids will be publicly opened on December 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Martin Memorial Hall, located at 5259 US Route 5 in Ascutney, Vermont. Bidders are advised to submit proposals to the designated P.O. Box 550 in Ascutney, VT 05030, ensuring adequate delivery time for mailed submissions. The project is situated within Addison County and represents a critical infrastructure upgrade for the local mobile home park community.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the procurement notice, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability and experience in municipal water system infrastructure projects. The scope of work suggests the project will require specialized contractors with expertise in water main replacement, service pipe installation, and precise underground utility connections. Although no specific budget range is provided, the extensive infrastructure work involving over 6,000 linear feet of piping and comprehensive meter and connection installations indicates a substantial capital investment. Contractors interested in this opportunity should possess relevant licensing, proven technical competence in water system engineering, and the capability to execute complex underground utility modifications in a residential mobile home park setting. The project represents a significant infrastructure improvement initiative for the Ascutney Fire District No. 2, targeting enhanced water service reliability and infrastructure modernization.