Sleepers Weir 4 Removal - St. Johnsbury VT

The Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District, in partnership with Watersheds United Vermont and the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Clean Water Investment Program, is soliciting competitive bids for the removal of a concrete weir and restoration of the Houghton Brook located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, adjacent to Goss Hollow Road. The procurement seeks an experienced excavation contractor with demonstrated expertise in dam removal, in-river work, or comparable projects. Key deliverables and work tasks include the removal and disposal of the concrete weir spanning Houghton Brook's width, demolition and disposal of an associated concrete building, tree removal, grading of restoration and fill areas, river channel formation, stream channel restoration utilizing onsite bed materials, and overall site restoration. Required qualifications for bidders include substantiated experience in dam or weir removal and in-river construction activities. The proposal due date is May 13, 2026, with the opportunity posted on April 13, 2026, providing a 30-day bidding window.

The contract opportunity documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organizational types at this time. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology integration requirements have been identified in the available procurement materials. The budget range or award value for this contract has not been disclosed in the posted opportunity information. Prospective bidders should verify all submission requirements and evaluation criteria by consulting the complete solicitation documents from the Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District or through official Vermont state contracting channels.