Journeys End Paving Project

The Town of Mendon in Rutland County, Vermont is soliciting competitive bids for the Journeys End Paving Project, a roadway improvement and resurfacing procurement. The project scope encompasses approximately 0.77 miles of paving on Journeys End Road from the US Route 4 entrance to the newly paved section, consisting of a 2.5-inch overlay of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Type IV compacted to 2 inches in accordance with VAOT 2011 Standard Specifications as modified. All work must comply with the Town of Mendon Highway Specifications for Class 3 Roadway, Agency of Transportation Standard D-33, the Municipal Roads General Permit, and the 2009 MUTCD traffic control standards, with traffic management designed to maintain road access throughout construction. Qualified bidders must demonstrate relevant experience through three references showing completion of similar paving projects and must be prepared to commence work following Notice to Proceed with final project completion by October 2, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2026, at the project location on Journeys End Road in Mendon; interested bidders must contact Chris Baird, the Mendon Road Commissioner, at 802-770-2169 if unable to attend. Sealed bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. on March 18, 2026, at the Mendon Town Garage, 157 Park Lane, Mendon, VT 05701, with submissions permitted by hand delivery, email, or mail. Award will be determined by lowest qualified bid price as written in words, contingent upon satisfactory review of qualifications and references.

The procurement encourages participation from minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific technology integration requirements are identified in the solicitation materials. No explicit budget range or contract award value is disclosed in the opportunity documentation, though bidders should structure proposals based on the specified project scope and materials requirements. Questions or additional information regarding the project may be directed to the Mendon Town offices at 2282 US Route, Mendon, VT 05701, telephone 802-770-2169, or via email at roads@mendonvt.org.