Town of franklin - water source improvements

The Town of Franklin, Vermont is soliciting sealed bids for construction of the Water Source Improvements project, with submission deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time on April 27, 2026. Bids must be submitted to the Franklin Fire Department, 5154 Main Street, Franklin, VT 05457, or mailed to Town of Franklin, PO Box 82, Franklin, VT 05457, with bidders responsible for ensuring adequate delivery time if using U.S. Mail. The project scope includes construction of a new water source with well pump installation, transmission main, a building addition to house chemical feed and metering systems, and an interconnection to the Town's existing distribution system. All sealed bids will be publicly opened and read at the Franklin Fire Department at the specified time on April 27, 2026. The procurement does not specify particular contractor qualifications or evaluation criteria in the available documentation, nor does it detail a timeline for pre-bid questions or a mandatory bidders' meeting.

The available documentation does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or other protected categories, nor does it specify restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to bid. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. The project requires integration with the Town's existing water distribution system through the planned interconnection, indicating bidders must understand the compatibility requirements with current infrastructure. The project budget, award value, or estimated contract amount is not disclosed in the provided procurement documentation.