Barnet Fire District No. 2 Potable Water Supply PFAS Mitigation

Barnet Fire District No. 2 is soliciting bids for a general construction contract for potable water supply PFAS mitigation, with a pre-bid conference on November 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and bids due December 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. The project is funded in part through the Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which imposes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) compliance requirements, bid security, and performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price.

Additional funding conditions include American Iron and Steel provisions, Davis-Bacon federal wage rates, and Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States unless an approved waiver is obtained. The solicitation also prohibits certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment and includes project signage provisions.

Scope covers water treatment building modifications, water treatment component upgrades, SCADA integration, relocation of existing components, underground piping, and associated site work, performed in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. Work is located in Barnet, Vermont, within Bennington County.

Bidding documents are obtained through a designated MSK Engineers online link by contacting Charles Riccardi at criccardi@mskeng.com or 802-613-7713. Printed copies are not provided. Documents are examinable at MSK Engineers, 150 Depot Street, Bennington, Vermont, by appointment Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Addenda and official notifications are distributed by email and posted to the MSK Engineers website, and the Owner and Engineer assume no responsibility for documents obtained from other sources. The pre-bid conference is held at the Barnet Fire District No. 2 Water Treatment Building, 339 Carter Street, with attendance encouraged but not required. Bids are received at Barnet Town Hall, 154 Church Street, and publicly opened and read at the deadline.