Prequalification - Elm Street Waterline Replacement-Woodstock

Town of Woodstock, Vermont is soliciting Statements of Qualifications to prequalify contractors for the Elm Street Waterline Replacement, with submissions due November 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time. Only contractors determined qualified through this prequalification may submit bids.

The scope covers trenching, removal of existing asphalt and subbase, installation of water main, thrust blocks, valves, securing insulated water main to the existing bridge substructure, roadway base and pavement patch, associated site work, and sandblasting, cleaning, and painting of the bridge substructure. Minimum prequalification requires three projects completed within the last five years involving ductile iron water main of similar diameter and not less than 360 feet in length, and three bridge projects of similar difficulty. Bidders must provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and certify their debarment status under federal and Vermont procurement programs.

Funding comes in part from the Northern Border Regional Commission and a Small System Capacity and Resiliency Tier 1 Program (SCRP) loan using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The project is therefore subject to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) provisions, Federal Wage Rates under the Davis-Bacon Act, and the Town and Village of Woodstock, Vermont Procurement Policy. Performance and payment bonds must each equal 100 percent of the contract price.

Prequalification documents may be examined at the Town of Woodstock Municipal Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily), and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or at MSK Engineers by appointment Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Submissions go to the Town of Woodstock Municipal Manager at 31 The Green, Woodstock, VT. The Town reserves the right to reject any prequalifications, waive informalities, and investigate the financial condition of any bidder.