Site work and paving for a civil project in Johnson, Vermont. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; road / highway; and water / sewer project.

On behalf of the Town of Johnson, Lamoille County Planning Commission is requesting proposal submittals for a scoping study that identify options for preserving/rehabilitating the wooden bridge structure and to improve flood resiliency of the nearby road, and thereby minimizing future storm damage to the bridge. The Scribner Covered Bridge was designated as a historical place in 1974. It is one of a dwindling number of covered bridges still standing in Vermont. While limited to height and weight restrictions, many local and county residents utilize this route as an alternative to VT100C. Its historical significance has also led to becoming a tourism attraction in Johnson and Lamoille County. The bridge was damaged by the 2019 Halloween Storm and has led to it being closed from November 1, 2019, until recently. The Scribner Covered Bridge is a focal point of tourists and is an important part of the road network for the local community. Planning steps were initiated by the Town of Johnson: a preliminary engineering study for the low water crossing near the bridge (funded by VTANR in 2013). The low water crossing would minimize damage to the transportation network and was the preferred alternative at that time. This scoping study will allow for better understanding of the current extent of the damage to the bridge and adjacent roadway. This will allow for us to determine the preferred alternative that conforms to VTrans/FHWA standards for a scoping study. The town will be presented the best alternatives and design possibilities for the historic Scribner Covered Bridge and adjacent roadway. The purpose of this scoping study project is twofold: to identify options for preserving/rehabilitating the wooden structure, and to identify the preferred alternative for minimizing future storm damages to the bridge and adjacent roadway. All questions should be sent to Salvador Morales (salvador@lcpcvt.org) by April 14th, 2023 at 5:00 pm. All questions will be answered and posted to the LCPC website by April 19th, 2023. The LCPC is assisting the Town of Johnson in retaining the services of a qualified engineering team with experience in preserving/rehabilitating historic wood bridges to complete the scope of work outlined below. All materials and documents, whether preliminary or final, provided in the Scope of Work shall become the property of the Town of Johnson. This project is funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration and the Town of Johnson, through the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans). Questions to LCPC due by: April 14th, 2023 at 5:00 pm Responses to Questions: April 19th, 2023 Date of Selection: May 5th, 2023 Contact: Salvador Morales, Lamoille County Planning Commission The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time