Mount Holly PFAS Water System Improvements RF3-543-3. 0

The State of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is soliciting bids for the Mount Holly PFAS Water System Improvements project (RF3-543-3.0) located in Bennington County. This project encompasses comprehensive water system upgrades including waterline installation utilizing directional drilling methods, construction of a new water treatment building, replacement of a hydropneumatic tank, installation of a chlorine analyzer and ion exchange system for radium removal, construction of a drywell for ion exchange backwash, installation of 5-micron particle filters, improvements to telemetry controls, dehumidification and air handling system upgrades, booster pump replacement, and associated site improvements. The project is funded in part through the Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Bids are due by March 10, 2026, with the posting date of February 17, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to execute water system construction projects and comply with federal requirements including Davis-Bacon wage rates, performance and payment bonds, and project signage requirements.

This procurement includes several compliance and restriction requirements that bidders must satisfy. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements apply to this project, and all bidders must provide bid security and execute performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. The project was originally subject to Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements mandating domestic sourcing of iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials; however, the project has obtained a waiver from BABAA requirements for all project phases, eliminating this sourcing restriction. Federal wage rates determined under the Davis-Bacon Act apply to this project due to its funding through the State Revolving Fund. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the solicitation documentation provided. The procurement is open to qualified contractors capable of meeting federal compliance obligations and delivering the comprehensive water system improvements outlined in the project scope.