2026 Paving Project

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Background The Town of Fairfield is requesting bids for the 2026 Paving Project, which involves paving on North Road and the intersection of Chester A. Arthur Road. The goal of this contract is to improve road conditions and ensure safe travel for residents and visitors. The final contract will be awarded based on grant status notification from VTRANS. Work Details The contract includes two project options: PROJECT OPTION 1: - North Road: Machine pave with new asphalt, starting at the intersection of Route 36 and continuing approximately 4940 feet x 24’ wide. Shim with a 3/4” leveling course and a 1.5” wearing course, all type IV. - Chester A. Arthur Road: Full intersection to the beginning of previous years’ paving, approximately 230 feet from the end of the road (just after the first driveway on the right). Shim with a 3/4” leveling course and a 1.5” wearing course, all type IV. PROJECT OPTION 2 (assuming grant funds are received): - North Road: Machine pave with new asphalt, starting at the intersection of Route 36 and continuing approximately 10,200 feet x 24’ wide. Shim with a 3/4” leveling course and a 1.5” wearing course, all type IV. - Chester A. Arthur Road: Full intersection to the beginning of previous paving, approximately 235 feet from the end of the road (just after the first driveway on the right). Shim with a 3/4” leveling course and a 1.5” wearing course, all type IV. Bidders must provide estimates for both projects including total tons of type IV and type III asphalt, estimated total quantity, unit price for each road, and total bid price. Period of Performance The final completion date for the chosen paving project option is September 30, 2024. Place of Performance The work will be performed in Fairfield, Vermont, specifically on North Road and Chester A. Arthur Road. Bidder Requirements Bidders must provide satisfactory evidence of insurance prior to award including Contractor’s Liability Insurance and Worker’s Compensation in compliance with Vermont statutory limits. Additionally, bidders must have General Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance with coverage limits of not less than $1,000,000 for bodily injury and $200,000 for property damage. Contractors are also required to provide adequate transitions to match intersecting roadways and driveways.