Site work for a bridge / tunnel in Norwich, Vermont. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

Existing culverts will be removed and replaced at various locations on Route 132 and Turnpike Road. The work will also include paving, replacement of shoulder gravel, erosion stone placement at entrance and outfall of culverts, and installing culvert markers. The following culverts (locations are approximate and will be confirmed in the field) are to be replaced as follows: 1. Route 132 a. Culvert No. 21 located at Longitude and Latitude: 43.774800 -72.258000 2. Turnpike Road a. Culvert No. 7 located at Longitude and Latitude: 43.729700 -72.316700 b. Culvert No. 9 located at Longitude and Latitude: 43.731700 -72.316800 c. Culvert No. 10 located at Longitude and Latitude: 43.732600 -72.316800 d. Culvert No. 13 located at Longitude and Latitude: 43.735200 -72.316900. The culverts above located both on Route 132 and Turnpike Road (See Figure 1) are in poor condition and current conditions are described below: 1. Route 132 a. Culvert No. 21 is an existing 15-inch diameter steel pipe in fair condition. The pipe has corrosion, undersized, and is mostly plugged. Approximately 35 feet in length. 2. Turnpike Road a. Culvert No. 7 is an existing 15-inch diameter steel pipe in fair condition. The pipe has corrosion, clogged, and is undersized. Approximately 35 feet in length. b. Culvert No. 9 is an existing 15-inch diameter steel pipe in poor condition. The pipe has corrosion, clogged, and is undersized. Approximately 30 feet in length. c. Culvert No. 10 is an existing 12-inch diameter plastic pipe in poor condition. The pipe is clogged and undersized. Approximately 40 feet in length. d. Culvert No. 13 is an existing 15-inch diameter steel pipe in poor condition. The pipe has corrosion, end damage, clogged, and is undersized. Approximately 40 feet in length. The Town would like to have the project completed as soon as possible, but in no case no later than August 30, 2024. The Town intends to open bids on April 5, 2024, at the Town Office; and the Select board intends to select a contractor in April 2024. Questions may be submitted by email to Chris Kaufman at the following address: ckaufman@norwich.vt.us. The due date for questions is Friday, March 29, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The Town reserves the rights to select any bid for any reason, and to reject any or all bids.