Construction for Stream & Floodplain Restoration Project in South Hero, VT

The State of Vermont, through Franklin County and Newport Center CDP jurisdictions, is soliciting competitive bids from qualified construction contractors for a stream and floodplain restoration project located in South Hero, Vermont. The scope of work encompasses restoration activities along an unnamed tributary to Keeler Bay and includes excavation and grading to construct floodplain benches, installation of stone grade control structures, stabilization of eroding streambanks and headcuts, and protection of existing utilities during construction. Contractors must also provide site access and staging, implement erosion and sediment control measures, perform in-stream work as directed by the Project Engineer, and restore all disturbed areas to pre-construction or improved conditions. The Request for Bids was posted on January 26, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 26, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria and qualification requirements cannot be fully detailed due to inaccessible supporting documents, the project requires contractors with demonstrated experience in stream restoration, floodplain engineering, and environmental compliance.

No information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or specific contract award values and budget ranges is available from the accessible portions of this solicitation. The complete bid sheet, design plans, and provisions documents—which would typically contain detailed specifications, pricing structures, qualification requirements, and any applicable small business or minority-owned business enterprise preferences—were not accessible during this review. Interested contractors should obtain the complete Request for Bids package and all attachments directly from the State of Vermont to ensure they have all necessary information for bid preparation and submission.