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

The Town of Bennington is procuring construction services for the Ninja Path - Phase 2 Stage 2 project, which encompasses two funding mechanisms: the State Transportation Program (STP) project BP15(2) and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project TA22(9). The scope of work includes construction of a shared-use pathway extending from the southern terminus of Hannaford Square Plaza to a connection point at the existing Ninja Path near the Vermont 279 overpass, as well as the construction of one prefabricated galvanized pedestrian bridge. All bidders must be currently pre-qualified on the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) Contract Administration pre-qualified list under the "Contractors List of Bike and/or Pedestrian Path, Bridge Construction Category." The project will be governed by the VT Agency of Transportation 2018 Standard Specifications for Construction. The posting date for this opportunity was March 6, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of March 27, 2026, allowing potential bidders approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their bids.

The contracting opportunity contains specific restrictions limiting participation to contractors meeting VTRANS pre-qualification requirements in the bike and pedestrian path and bridge construction category, which effectively narrows the eligible bidder pool to experienced, vetted construction firms. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the procurement documents. The project requires integration with existing infrastructure, specifically the current Ninja Path alignment and its connection point at the Vermont 279 overpass, necessitating careful coordination with established pedestrian infrastructure. The contract is being administered directly by the Town of Bennington, with the Town Office located at 205 South Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available procurement documentation.