Greenway Path Flood Damage Repair

The state of Vermont, specifically Chittenden County and Johnson Village, is seeking proposals for the Greenway Path Flood Damage Repair project, a comprehensive infrastructure restoration initiative. The contract opportunity, identified by ID 66aa87a0d1e7f814e0050c86, was posted on July 31, 2023, with a proposal submission deadline of August 21, 2023. The primary scope of work involves reconstructing approximately 6,500 linear feet of crushed gravel recreational path, along with critical river stabilization efforts including 195 feet of Lamoille River stabilization and 135 feet of Brewster River stabilization. Prospective contractors must demonstrate significant expertise in recreational path reconstruction, riverbank stabilization, and associated civil engineering improvements. The project requires comprehensive technical capabilities to manage complex environmental restoration and infrastructure repair tasks in a flood-damaged area. Successful bidders will need to provide detailed implementation plans, demonstrate proven experience with similar environmental restoration projects, and show capability to complete the work within specified timeframes.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical state and local contracts often have provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises or local contractor preferences. The project's geographic focus on Chittenden County and Johnson Village suggests potential opportunities for local and regional contractors with specific environmental restoration and infrastructure repair capabilities. The contract likely involves significant engineering and construction expertise, with preference potentially given to firms with demonstrated experience in flood mitigation and recreational path restoration. Although a precise budget range is not specified, similar infrastructure restoration projects in rural Vermont jurisdictions typically range from $500,000 to $2,500,000, depending on the complexity of river stabilization and path reconstruction requirements. Interested contractors should carefully review all technical specifications, prepare comprehensive proposals addressing the complete scope of work, and be prepared to demonstrate technical competence, environmental sensitivity, and project management capabilities.