Paving Bids-RFP

The Town of Berlin in Washington County, Vermont, is soliciting sealed bids for two road paving projects to be completed by November 5, 2025. The procurement involves two specific roadway segments: Paine Turnpike North (approximately 1,600 linear feet) from Montpelier City Line to Addison Drive, and Scott Hill Road (approximately 2,850 linear feet) from address numbers 525-1055. Each project requires reclaiming the surface by grinding and fine grading, followed by paving with 2.5" Type 2 base and Type 3 top coat. Contractors are strongly recommended to review both sites with the Highway Superintendent before submitting bids, and must contact highway@berlinvt.gov to schedule a site visit. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Bid for Paving" to Ture Nelson, Town Administrator, by 12:00 p.m. on April 3, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for the Select Board Meeting on April 7, 2025. The estimated project start date is July 1, 2025, with potential for earlier commencement pending Highway Superintendent approval.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate coverage, and comply with workers' compensation and occupational safety laws. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any bid in whole or part at the Highway Superintendent's discretion, with no guaranteed contract issuance. Contractors will be responsible for all project-related expenses, including traffic control during the job, and must provide a certificate of insurance naming the Town of Berlin as an additional insured party. While no specific budget range is detailed, the bid instructions require clear pricing that includes all associated service costs. Interested contractors can direct procedural questions to Ture Nelson at 802-552-8801 and technical questions to Timothy Davis, Highway Superintendent, at 802-595-2060.