Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Cabot, Vermont. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

SCOPE OF SERVICES REQUESTED 1. Preliminary design of the project that will increase flood capacity and resiliency and simulate the natural channel geometry found in this setting. Prepare an engineer's opinion of probable costs based on preliminary design. Conduct a detour analysis to consider temporary road closure and detour, continued one-lane passage, or a temporary bypass bridge during construction. Attend up to three meetings as necessary with a project team to reach concurrence on preliminary design and cost. Attend one public meeting to seek input on the preliminary design. 2. Final Design will include plan view, cross sections, river profile, construction access, traffic management as approved by the Town, construction sequence, water control, sediment and erosion control, structure details, and construction notes. The engineer's opinion of probable cost will be updated. 3. Prepare a bid announcement and a bid sheet to advertise the project. Final design and cost opinion will be reviewed by the project team prior to final approval prior to the plans being stamped and sealed by a professional engineer. Obtain approval from the Town on a final temporary crossing design and prepare a list of easements required. 4. Permitting will include preparation and submission of necessary federal, state and local permits. Attend one regulator site visit, two virtual meetings, and one local hearing. Gather feedback from regulators and make up to two plan edits to prepare the construction plans. 5. Timeline for completion of the tasks. The Town is attempting to complete this project in a timeframe that would allow construction to take place in 2027. Questions about the RFP should be directed to: Gary Gulka, Cabot Flood Resiliency Task Force, at: gary.gulka@gmail.com and will be accepted until 4:00 pm on May 27. The Town of Cabot welcomes proposals from minority businesses, women's business enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms. The Town of Cabot reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this RFP as in the best interests of the Town of Cabot. The Town may perform value engineering. This solicitation in no way obligates the Town of Cabot to award a contract. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. Request for Proposal for Design Services is Underway