DANVILLE RELV2405

The state of Vermont has issued a state and local contract opportunity (ID: 687907486909d305aa066d78) for a critical infrastructure project located on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) in Washington County. Specifically, the procurement involves the construction of a precast concrete box culvert to replace the washed out LVRT Culvert 25D, with associated trail and channel work. The project is situated at Railroad Mile Point 13.80, approximately 0.36 miles northeasterly of the LVRT intersection with U.S. Route 2 in the town of Danville. The contract was posted on July 16, 2025, with proposals due by August 8, 2025, indicating a relatively tight timeline for potential bidders. Prospective contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in infrastructure reconstruction, specifically in rail trail and culvert replacement projects. The engineers estimate suggests this is a significant infrastructure rehabilitation effort requiring specialized construction capabilities.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project appears to be open to qualified infrastructure and construction contractors with relevant experience in rail trail and culvert replacement work. The contract is focused on Washington County, Vermont, which might suggest a preference for local or regional contractors familiar with the specific geographical and environmental conditions. The engineers estimate (denoted as "Engineers Estimate D") implies a potentially substantial budget, though the exact funding range is not specified in the current documentation. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical proficiency, understanding of the local terrain, and capability to complete the culvert replacement and associated trail work within the specified timeframe. Integration with existing trail infrastructure and minimal disruption to the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail will likely be key evaluation criteria for this project.