Demolition for a bridge / tunnel in Westford, Vermont. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel.

Browns River Covered Bridge Repairs The Town of Westford is seeking bids from qualified contractors to repair damage to the historic Browns River Covered Bridge located near the Westford Town Common on Cambridge Road in Westford, Vermont. PROJECT OVERVIEW This project addresses severe rot caused by faulty flashing details at five locations on the bridge. The work will focus on replacing rotted structural components, improving flashing, and ensuring long-term protection to prevent further damage. Work to be Performed: 1.Structural Repairs: o Burr Arches: Remove and replace the rotted end sections of the exterior Burr arches at all four corners of the bridge. Jack up both ends of the bridge to relieve pressure on the rotted bearing blocks and bolster beams. o Bolster Beams: Remove and replace the two rotted bolster beams. Extend the replacement beams to cover a full 24-foot length. o Bearing Blocks: Remove and replace all rotted bearing blocks under the bridge. o West Portal Joist: Pull up the decking and replace the rotted first joist at the west portal with a new white oak timber. 2. Flashing and Sheathing: o Flashing: Remove and replace the faulty flashing at all four corners to protect structural components. o Sheathing: Replace the sheathing at the corners to fully cover and protect the bolster beams. Ensure new sheathing extends 24 feet to fully cover bolster beams and prevent water infiltration. 3. Protective Measures: o Wood Treatment: Utilize protective measures to protect the wood elements from moisture and the elements. Use No. 1 and better white oak for all timber replacements (arches, bolster beams, bearing blocks, and joists). o Parapet Flashing: Install new flashing atop the new joists to prevent water infiltration and protect against windblown rain. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall at their own expense provide, and maintain in force, the following coverage: 1. Statutory Workers Compensation Insurance including Occupational Disease and Employers Liability with limits of at least $1,000,000 for each occurrence. 2.Commercial General Liability, including but not limited to, Bodily Injury, Personal/Advertising Injury, Broad Form Property Damage, Products and Completed Operations Liability and Contractual Liability with limits of at least $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit for each occurrence. Completed operations liability shall be kept in force for one year. 3. Commercial Auto Liability Insurance, including coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles with limits of at least $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit for each occurrence. 4. The Contractor must list the Town as well as the State of Vermont as Additional Insured parties on their Commercial General Liability Policy and Commercial Auto Liability Policy. 5. The Contractor shall provide the Town with Certificates of Insurance, as required above, prior to beginning work. All Certificates shall contain a provision stating that the coverage afforded under said policies will not be cancelled ,materially changed, or not renewed without 30 days' written prior notice and 10 days for non-payment of premium. The Town of Westford reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to modify or issue changes to the original RFB. Any change will be distributed to all those originally issued the RFB. The Town of Westford also reserves the right to select the contractor that, in the best judgment of the Town of Westford, will perform in a timely manner and with consideration of total cost. Anticipated Award Date: April 10, 2025