East Wells Road Slope Stabilization

The Town of Wells is seeking proposals for the East Wells Road Slope Stabilization project, a critical infrastructure improvement initiative located near 1249 East Wells Road in Rutland County, Vermont. The procurement involves comprehensive road and brook stabilization, specifically targeting a 165-foot section along Wells Brook. Project deliverables include constructing a stacked rock wall with varying heights, implementing rip rap slopes connecting the wall to the roadway, replacing guardrails, and conducting pavement repairs in sawcut areas. Required project elements encompass traffic control, dewatering, and erosion protection measures, with the project already possessing a Stream Alteration Permit and Town Floodplain Permit. The project qualifies for Army Corps self-verification under General Permit 9 and is funded through a Vermont Agency of Transportation Structures Grant and local funding. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, with proposal submissions due by 2:00 p.m. on August 26, 2025, to be mailed or hand-delivered to the Wells Selectboard office.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, interested contractors can obtain bid documents by emailing kgolden@ekpcvt.com for an electronic copy. The project appears open to qualified engineering and construction firms capable of executing complex slope stabilization and road infrastructure work. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the project is supported by state transportation grant funding and local municipal resources, suggesting a potentially substantial investment in infrastructure improvement. The procurement process requires contractors to demonstrate technical expertise in road stabilization, brook wall construction, guardrail replacement, and comprehensive erosion control techniques. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide detailed technical proposals demonstrating capability to meet the project's specific engineering and environmental requirements, with a focus on maintaining road integrity and managing water flow along the Wells Brook section.