Westcott Brook Floodplain Restoration Implementation

Background

The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD), supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Council (NRCC) under the Enhancement Design and Implementation Block Grant (EDIBG) program, is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the restoration of a floodplain on Westcott Brook in Franklin, Vermont. The goal of this project is to reconnect the existing floodplain through selective berm removal and strategic wood addition.

Work Details

The project involves the reconnection of an existing floodplain through selective berm removal and strategic wood addition. Key tasks include: 1. Removal of portions of a berm along the left bank of Westcott Brook, approximately 150 feet long, while preserving existing trees and minimizing disturbance to adjacent wetlands. 2. Installation of two flood chutes through the berm on the left bank, avoiding mature trees. 3. Full removal of the berm adjacent to an in-line pond. 4. Approximately 125 cubic yards (CY) of cut material will be generated and wasted at a predetermined location on-site. 5. Strategic wood additions will be installed using logs imported to the site by the contractor.

Period of Performance

Construction is scheduled to begin on August 10, 2026, with a completion date set for October 1, 2026. The in-stream work window is from July 1 to October 1.

Place of Performance

The work will be performed at a site located on a parcel owned by Jim Mullen in Franklin, Vermont, specifically along Westcott Brook.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to project performance. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages as per Vermont State Insurance Specifications, including:

Workers Compensation

- General Liability with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate - Automotive Liability with a minimum limit of $1 million combined single limit. Contractors must also provide certificates of liability insurance prior to starting work.