Shared Use Pathway: Ninja Phase II STP BP15(2) & Bennington TAP TA22(9)

The Town of Bennington is soliciting bids for the construction of a shared-use pathway as part of the Ninja Path Phase 2 Stage 2 project, funded through Vermont's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STP BP15(2)) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP TA22(9)). The project involves constructing a shared-use pathway that begins at the existing Ninja Pathway at the northwest corner of Hannaford Square and extends to a connection point at the existing Ninja Path at the Vermont 279 overpass. All bidders must be pre-qualified on the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) Contract Administration "Contractors List of Bike and/or Pedestrian Path, Bridge Construction Category" and must comply with VT Agency of Transportation 2018 Standard Specifications for Construction. The procurement was posted on February 3, 2026, with a proposal due date of March 6, 2026. The Town of Bennington, located at 205 South Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, serves as the project owner and procuring entity for this Bennington County initiative.

The contract opportunity does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or specific organizational types beyond the mandatory VTRANS pre-qualification requirement for the designated construction category. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement documents. The project will integrate with existing Ninja Pathway infrastructure at two connection points: the Hannaford Square location and the Vermont 279 overpass area. While specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the posting, funding for the project is allocated through VTRANS's established STP and TAP programs. Interested contractors must verify their current pre-qualified status and obtain complete project specifications and bidding documents from the Town of Bennington to prepare competitive proposals.