Dells Pond Outlet Dam Improvements Project

The State of Vermont, specifically through Orleans County, is seeking a construction contractor for the Dells Pond Outlet Dam Improvements Project, a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation effort scheduled for procurement between July 31, 2025, and August 27, 2025. The project encompasses multiple complex engineering components, including demolition and excavation of an existing vehicular bridge, comprehensive pond sediment dredging, installation of a new pond drain system, construction of a granite wall spillway, and implementation of a pedestrian steel bridge with concrete abutments. Key deliverables will involve precise civil engineering work focused on dam infrastructure improvements, requiring contractors with significant expertise in hydraulic infrastructure, earthen dam restoration, and complex site engineering. The procurement opportunity demands advanced technical capabilities, including demonstrated experience in dam rehabilitation, sediment management, and structural bridge construction. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical proficiency, engineering expertise, and the capacity to execute a multifaceted infrastructure renovation project within the specified timeframes.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project's complexity suggests a need for experienced, technically sophisticated contractors with proven capabilities in municipal infrastructure development. The procurement appears targeted at professional engineering and construction firms with specialized dam improvement expertise. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, dam rehabilitation projects of this magnitude typically represent significant capital investments, potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple millions of dollars. The project's technical requirements indicate a preference for contractors with extensive civil engineering backgrounds, specialized heavy construction experience, and demonstrated capabilities in managing complex infrastructure renovation initiatives. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of previous similar projects, engineering qualifications, and technical competencies directly relevant to dam and bridge infrastructure improvements.