This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Hancock, Vermont. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

1. All roadways shall be graded so water does not remain on the road surface. For roadways that are not super-elevated, this generally means a 2-4% (1/4" - 1/2' per ft) crown for gravel roads. 2. Proper grading Techniques for gravel roadways shall be used to avoid creating a ridge or berm between the crown and the ditch. 3. Any berm along the roadway shoulder that prevents the proper sheeting of water must be removed. 4. The Town of Hancock requires that the grader operator give an evaluation of each road that has been graded, this evaluation shall contain the following: the road name, the condition of the road surface (gravel needed or not), ditch conditions, and whether or not the brush is too close or low to the traveled surface. This evaluation shall be submitted in writing with the invoice for payment. 5. In the event a culvert is damaged during road grading operations or any other damage occurs that may cause the road to be unsafe for public travel the grader operator must immediately notify the Road Commissioner or the Select Board Chairperson as well as the Hancock Town Clerk at 802-767-3660. 6. Rolling of the roads graded. The Town requires that all graded road surfaces be rolled after each grading and the spreading of Chloride, the Town will be responsible for the spreading of the Chloride. The Town prefers to spread the Chloride before the rolling is done. Prospectus for grading of the Hancock Road System - 3 year contract. Insurance Requirements: The Town of Hancock requires that all Contractors or Persons working for the Town of Hancock carry a General liability Policy of no less than One million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) with the Town of Hancock being an additional Insured. In addition, any Contractor or Persons working for the Town of Hancock who has Employee's must provide the Town of Hancock with a Certificate of Worker's Compensation that meets all State of Vermont and Federal Statues. All Insurance Certificates must be on file with the Hancock Town Clerk before work is to begin. Term of Contract: This is a three (3) year contract. Dates: Summers of 2025, 2026 and 2027 that provides for three gradings per year, Spring, Mid-summer and Fall. The Mid-summer grading may only be a partial or restricted to the hill roads as stated by the Hancock Road Commissioner. The Town of Hancock reserves the right to reject any and all bids.