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Contract Number: C03273
Contract Name: WESTON ER P23-1(230) (Re-Ad)
VERMONT
AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPOSAL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
DATED 2024 SHALL APPLY TO THIS CONTRACT
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SCHEDULE OF ITEMS
ELECTRONIC BID BOND to be submitted in the amount of 5% of the Contractor's bid.
BIDDING PROCEDURE
Bid Proposals will not be read unless accompanied by an electronic bid bond, and they may be rejected as
irregular if they are not in compliance with Agency specifications.
NOTE: All bid proposals shall be properly filled out and submitted electronically utilizing iCX Web
System services.
VTrans Mission and Vision
Through excellent customer service, provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.
A safe, reliable, and multimodal transportation system that grows the economy, is affordable to use and
operate, and serves vulnerable populations.
Cover Page Proposal ____________________________________________________________ 1
Table of Contents _______________________________________________________________ 2
Project Special Provisions ________________________________________________________ 3
404 Corps of Engineers Permit ____________________________________________________ 13
ANR RME Consultation _________________________________________________________ 74
Impact Plans ___________________________________________________________________ 76
Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts FHWA 1273 June 2026 __ 80
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates 2026 - Windsor County ______________________________ 92
Bidding Requirements and Conditions ______________________________________________ 96
DBE Policy Required Contract Requirements CR110 - 2026 _____________________________ 108
Attachment C - Standard State Contract and Grant Provisions Rev 2-13-26 _________________ 113
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrim Assurances Appendix A and E _____________________ 123
Standard Federal EEO Construction Contract Specifications _____________________________ 126
Contractor EEO Certification Form - CA109 _________________________________________ 133
Vermont AOT Certificate of Compliance - CA271 _____________________________________ 134
Vermont AOT Minimum Labor and Truck Rates - CA101 _______________________________ 138
Commodity Index Prices CA170 - Spec Book 2024 ____________________________________ 139
Proposal Schedule of Pay Items ____________________________________________________ 140
Weston ER P23-1(230) (Re-Ad)
PIN Number(s): 24b003 Advertised September 30, 2026
Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 1
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE. This Contract shall be completed
on or before September 15, 2027.
2. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – INCENTIVE/DISINCENTIVE (I/D). In accordance with Subsection
108.10 and as described below, there shall be an Incentive/Disincentive period on this Contract.
(a) Dates and Meetings. The allowable I/D work period shall start at 7:00 a.m. and end 14 days
later by 6:59 a.m. This 14-day work period is herein defined as the I/D period. The begin
construction date for the I/D period shall be determined by the Contractor. The I/D period
shall begin on a Monday. However, in no case shall the I/D period begin before 7:00 a.m.
on July 12, 2027, and it shall end no later than 6:59 a.m. on August 20, 2027.
During the I/D period, the Contractor will be allowed to close the road to all traffic and
work on the project for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holiday periods. Night
work will be allowed during the I/D period. See Notice to Bidders No. 5 for additional
information and requirements regarding night work.
For this Contract, a public information meeting shall be held prior to the start of the I/D
period, as described in Subsection 108.10(b).
(b) Identified Work. All work identified below shall be completed before the end of the I/D
period:
(1) Excavation for and installation of the precast concrete box culvert, and wingwalls;
(2) Placement, compaction and grading of permanent backfill materials to the bottom
of pavement elevation;
(3) Side slope grading and installation of permanent guardrail or temporary barrier
conforming to Section 621 with approval by the Engineer prior to use;
(4) Installation of final pavement and pavement markings, or installation of pavement
base course and temporary pavement markings;
(5) Opening of the roadway to two-way traffic with a minimum of two 11-foot lanes
with 1-foot shoulders.
No daily lane closures will be allowed until 14 calendar days prior to the start of the I/D
period, except to progress work for EPSC and traffic control.
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During the 14 calendar days prior to the I/D period the Contractor will be allowed to
maintain a minimum of one-lane (11 foot lane and two 1-foot shoulders) alternating traffic
during daytime hours in order to perform preparatory work. No night work will be allowed
during this window, and two-lane, two-way traffic must be maintained on the existing
alignment during nighttime hours.
(c) Pay Schedule. The Contractor will receive a lump sum compensation of $100,000 for
completing the identified work before the end of the I/D period. If the identified work is
not completed before the end of the I/D period, no portion of the lump sum incentive will
be paid.
In addition to the lump sum payment, the Contractor will also be compensated at a rate of
$400.00 per hour for each hour that the identified work is completed prior to the end of the
I/D period, up to a maximum total payment of $109,600.00 (including the lump sum
payment). Only whole hours will count toward this extra incentive payment.
For each hour after the end of the I/D period that the identified work remains uncompleted,
the Contractor will be assessed a disincentive at a rate of $400.00 per hour. The full hourly
disincentive amount will be assessed for each hour during which the identified work is not
completed for any portion of the hour. There shall be no maximum on the disincentive
amount.
This assessed disincentive is separate from, and will be imposed in addition to, liquidated
damages which may be imposed for failure to complete the Contract on time.
Payment for incentive or deduction for disincentive will be made under pay item 199.8101.
3. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – PROHIBITION OF RUSSIAN GOODS. The Contractor is hereby
notified that, pursuant to Vermont Executive Order No. 02-22, dated March 3rd, 2022, the
purchase of Russian-sourced goods and goods produced by Russian entities (defined as institutions
or companies that are headquartered in Russia or have their principal place of business in Russia)
is prohibited. The awarded Contractor must fill out and sign the Executive Order 02-22 Vendor
Certification as part of the Contract awarding process.
Weston ER P23-1(230) (Re-Ad) Advertised September 30, 2026
Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 3
4. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – WORK REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor is hereby notified that
winter work will be allowed for tree clearing. Prior to beginning winter work, the Contractor shall
submit details of the work to the Engineer for approval at least 30 days before work is to
commence. Allowance of work outside the defined construction season does not relax or waive
specification or material requirements for workmanship or temperature of any item of work.
5. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – NIGHT WORK. The Contractor is hereby notified that night work will
only be permitted during the Incentive/Disincentive period. Night will be as defined in Subsection
101.02. The Engineer may abbreviate this time period as necessary. All work shall be completed
in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 105.14(c) and Subsection 105.14(d).
6. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT. The Contractor is
hereby notified that the Contractor, their subcontractors, and suppliers shall create both a Doc
Express and an iCXWeb account. The Contractor shall use these applications for collection and
management of electronic documents. Doc Express can be accessed at the following link:
https://docexpress.com. iCXWeb can be accessed at the following link:
vtrans.exevision.com/icx/Index.aspx.
All costs associated with the use of Doc Express and iCXWeb will be considered incidental to
Item 635.1100, Mobilization/Demobilization. The State will manage the applications including
Contract setup upon Contract execution.
To create an account and for more information regarding the use of Doc Express see the
information at the following link:
https://outside.vermont.gov/agency/vtrans/external/docs/construction/Contracting/DocExpressOv
erviewforContractors.docx.
To create an account and for more information regarding the use of iCXWeb see the information
at the following link: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/icx.
7. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ELECTRONIC TICKETING VTRANS PORTAL. The Contractor
is hereby notified that the Contractor, their subcontractors, and suppliers shall connect to the
VTrans Portal and use the application for distribution and management of electronic tickets (e-
tickets). VTrans Portal is a state cloud-based e-ticket database, including a web-based user
interface and a jobsite mobile e-ticket application. VTrans Portal will interface with the
Contractor’s supplier existing point of sales or e-ticketing platform and will allow VTrans to
manage bituminous material e-tickets.
All costs associated with the use of VTrans Portal will be considered incidental to the appropriate
Section 406 and Section 407 pay items. The Agency will manage the VTrans Portal application
including Contract setup upon Contract execution.
Weston ER P23-1(230) (Re-Ad) Advertised September 30, 2026
Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 4
To create an account, connect to the VTrans Portal, and for more information regarding the use of
VTrans Portal see the information at the following link: https://www.haulhub.com/vermont-
agency-transport-22/
8. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – CONTACT WITH THE AGENCY. From the time of advertising until
the actual bid opening for this Contract, all prospective Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
shall direct all inquiries related to this Contract solely to the Agency's Contract Administration
Section at AOT.ConstructionContractingInquiry@vermont.gov.
The deadline for submitting inquiries related to this Contract is 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on October
14, 2026. Inquiries received prior to this time will receive a response from the Agency. Inquiries
received after this time may receive a response at the Agency’s discretion.
9. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – OTHER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.
404 Corps of Engineers Permit
ANR RME Consultation
Impact Plans
FHWA 1273 – Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates by County
Vermont Agency of Transportation Bidding Requirements and Conditions
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy Contract Requirements - CR-110
Attachment C - Standard State Provisions for Contracts and Grants
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurances Appendices A, E
Standard Federal Equal Employee Opportunity (EEO) Construction Contract Specifications CA26
Contractor Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Certification Form – CA109
Vermont Agency of Transportation Certificate of Compliance – CA271
Vermont Agency of Transportation Minimum Labor and Truck Rates – CA101
Commodity Index Prices – CA170
Schedule of Pay Items
10. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – NEW PREQUALIFICATION FORM. The Contractor is hereby
notified that the Agency is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop and
maintain a list of information about all firms that bid on federally funded Contracts in accordance
with 49 C.F.R. § 26.11. The Agency has developed a new electronic form to collect this
information. The Contractor shall fill out this form as part of their project-specific prequalification
for every Contract that they bid on. A link to this form is provided in the prequalification form
available through iCX and the Agency’s website.
11. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – DAVIS-BACON. U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon wage rates
are applicable to this Contract. Copies of the applicable rates are included in this proposal.
Weston ER P23-1(230) (Re-Ad) Advertised September 30, 2026
Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 5
12. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The Contractor is hereby
notified that the most recent General Special Provisions in effect on the date of advertisement shall
apply to this Contract. The General Special Provisions may be found at the following address:
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/construct-material/construct-services/pre-
contractspecifications/vermont/2024
13. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – STANDARD DRAWINGS. The Vermont Agency of Transportation
Standard Drawings listed on the Index of Sheets are not included in the plan set, but may be found
at the following address:
https://resources.vtrans.vermont.gov/resources/cadd/VAOTconSTD_Name.xml?_gl=1*6cpy62*
_ga*MTU5MTQ3NTcyNi4xNzIwMjM5NjI0*_ga_V9WQH77KLW*czE3NTI3NTYyMzQkbzE
3NCRnMSR0MTc1Mjc1NjkwMyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.
14. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS. The Contractor is hereby notified
that the following informational documents for this Contract are available on iCXWeb and the
VTrans Bid Opportunities website. These documents are being provided during the bid solicitation
period for informational purposes only.
(a) Traffic Management Plan (TMP) Checklist
(b) Geotechnical Report
(c) Record Plans
15. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL. The Contractor is hereby
notified that the Vermont state law, Act 135 of 2022, requires any person withdrawing surface
water (as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 1002 (20)) to register with and report the water withdrawal and
usage to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation beginning January 1, 2023.
Guidance can be found here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/rivers/streamflow-protection/act-
135-surface-water-withdrawal-registration-and-reporting
16. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS.
(a) Threatened, Endangered, and Rare Species. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel
working on the project site are made aware of the potential presence and protected status
of the northern long-eared bat and tricolored bat. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel
working on the project site are aware of all environmental commitments related to the
Indiana bat, northern long eared bat and tricolored bat.
The clearing of trees ≥3 inches in diameter at breast height within the project limits shall
be completed between October 1 and April 14, inclusive.
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The Contractor is hereby made aware of the potential for Time-of-Year (TOY) restrictions
related to proposed off-site areas. Cutting trees ≥3 inches in diameter outside of the contract
project limits shall require review under Section 105.25 Opening Off-Site Activity Areas.
(b) Invasive Material. If invasive species are delineated on the Plans or found in the project
area and confirmed by the Engineer, the invasive species, and any soil excavated from
areas that contained the invasive species, will be termed invasive material.
The Contractor shall handle the invasive material in accordance with the VTrans State
Highway System Roadside Terrestrial Invasive Plants Best Management Practices
(BMPs). The Contractor shall stockpile the invasive material separately from other soil
stockpile areas. A ground barrier and perimeter containment system shall be in place
around the area intended for stockpiling the invasive material. Equipment shall be cleaned
of all soil and plant matter prior to arriving on site in accordance with Subsection 107.06.
The equipment used for excavation and transport of invasive material shall be cleaned of
all soil and plant matter before being used for work in other areas in accordance with the
BMPs.
To the extent possible, invasive material shall be reused on site. Invasive material shall
only be reused on site in areas where the presence of the invasive species were clearly
evident. If there is an excess of invasive material, it shall be wasted in accordance with the
BMPs.
The cost of excavating invasive material will be paid for under the appropriate Contract
excavation items. When invasive species are delineated on the Plans, the additional cost
for handling invasive material, following the BMPs, cleaning equipment, and wasting
excess invasive material will be incidental to all other Contract items. When invasive
species are not delineated on the Plans, and compensation is not otherwise provided for in
the Contract, the work of handling invasive material, following the BMPs, cleaning
equipment, and wasting excess invasive material will be considered extra work in
accordance with Subsection 104.03 and will be paid for in accordance with Subsection
109.06.
17. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – UTILITIES. Existing aerial facilities, owned by Green Mountain
Power, and Consolidated Communications will not require adjustment. The Contractor is
cautioned to protect these facilities from damage.
Contacts for the above listed companies are as follows:
Green Mountain Power Greg Heaton (802) 770-0134
Consolidated Communications Tucker Peterson (802) 735-7550
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Employees or agents of the above listed companies are to be allowed free and full access within
the project limits with the tools, materials, and equipment necessary to install, operate, maintain,
place, replace, relocate, and remove their facilities.
There will be no extra compensation paid to the Contractor for any inconvenience caused by
working around and with the companies, or their facilities. Should the Contractor desire additional
adjustments of the utility facilities for his/her convenience, proper arrangements shall be made in
conformance with Subsection 105.09 of the Standard Specifications for Construction.
There are areas of underground utilities that may require additional locating beyond normal dig
safe measures The Contractor is hereby notified that exploratory excavation to locate existing
underground facilities may be necessary to protect these facilities from damage. Where approved
by the Engineer, these utilities shall be located and/or exposed by methods such as air/vacuum
excavation and/or hand digging to determine their exact location. This exploratory work shall be
classified as Trench Excavation of Earth, Exploratory and payment shall be through Pay Item
“204.2200, Trench Excavation of Earth, Exploratory, (N.A.B.I).”
Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 30, Chapter 86 (“Dig Safe”) requires notice to Dig Safe before
starting excavation activities. The Contractor must telephone Dig Safe at 811 at least 72 hours
(excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) before, but not more than 30 days before,
starting excavation activities at any location. In addition, before excavation and/or pavement
grinding in or on the state highway right-of-way, the Contractor must contact the Agency’s Signals
Superintendent, Dan Ertel, to obtain/verify the location of Agency’s underground utility facilities
or to confirm the absence of such facilities. Dan can be reached at (802) 343-2188.
The Contractor is advised that many towns are not members of Dig Safe. It is the Contractor’s
responsibility to check with towns prior to excavation and shall protect and restore utilities
damaged within the project and as set forth in the Standard Specifications for Construction in
Subsection 107.12 Protection and Restoration of Utilities and Services.
All Contractors, subcontractors or material suppliers involved in any project-related activity shall
comply with all applicable codes and regulations related to working around live electrical lines,
including but not limited to maintaining the required minimum clear distance from an electrical
utility facility. The Contractor’s Competent Safety Officer shall be well versed in OSHA and
VOSHA regulations and shall be capable of implementing a plan to conform to these regulations
during prosecution of work.
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18. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION. The Contractor is made aware of
the following VTrans construction project(s) which are expected to be in progress within the area
of this project during its construction.
TABLE 1 – CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Project Contractor Anticipated Contract
Completion Date
ANDOVER ER P23-1(223)
CHESTER STP BP17(4)
LONDONDERRY ER P23-1(225)
LONDONDERRY ER P23-1(228)
CHESTER ER P23-1(320)
CHESTER BO 1442(39)
CHESTER P23-1(319)
LUDLOW ER P23-1(341)
STATEWIDE STPG SIGN(75)
LUDLOW ER P23-1(340)
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Summer 2027
Fall 2027
Fall 2027
Fall 2027
Fall 2027
Fall 2027
Fall 2027
Spring 2028
Spring 2028
Fall 2028
This list is not all-inclusive and it is possible there may be other VTrans, municipal, or private
construction projects within the area of this project during its construction.
The Contractor shall coordinate construction schedules and traffic control with the work required
for these projects.
There will be no extra compensation paid to the Contractor for any inconvenience caused by
working around these or other projects.
19. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) During construction it will be necessary for the Contractor to maintain one-lane traffic for
extended periods of time. In no case shall the paved width for this one-lane traffic,
including shoulders, be reduced to less than 13 feet. This paved width shall remain free of
obstructions and obstacles at all times.
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(b) The Contractor shall position Portable Changeable Message Signs at locations determined
by the Engineer properly warning motorists of the roadway conditions ahead. As directed
by the Engineer, these locations may change during construction as needs arise based on
daily work activities. The message to be displayed shall be submitted to the Engineer in
advance for approval. The displayed message should accurately reflect what motorists can
expect to encounter through the project area. The cost of providing the Portable Changeable
Message Signs will be paid for under Contract item 641.1500 or 641.1700, as applicable.
The Contractor shall also install and maintain appropriate construction signing warning the
traveling public of the expected roadway surface conditions.
(c) Prior to final acceptance of the project, all drop inlets and bridge joints within the project
limits shall be cleaned and all material within the drop inlets and bridge joints shall be
removed. All paved areas adjacent to curbs shall be swept and cleaned of all extraneous
material. Costs for this work will not be paid for directly, but will be considered incidental
to all Contract items.
(d) There are special events throughout the year that may require close communication and
coordination between the Contractor and the municipality to reduce conflicts. The
municipality will advise the Engineer and Contractor of the specifics of each event and the
Engineer will direct the Contractor as to what actions, if any, will be necessary on the
Contractor’s part to minimize impacts to the event. Special events that may conflict with
Contractor operations are not limited to those which may be listed in this Notice to Bidders.
There will be no extra compensation paid to the Contractor for any inconvenience caused
by working around any listed or unlisted special events.
For more information about area special events, contact the following:
Weston: Kim Seymour
Town Clerk
Town of Weston
12 Lawrence Hill Road
clerk@westonvt.org
802-824-6645
20. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – AFAD. The Contractor is hereby notified that Automated Flagger
Assistance Devices (AFADs) are remotely operated devices that enable a certified flagger to be
positioned out of the lane of traffic and are used to control motorists through work zones.
AFADs shall only be used in situations where there is no more than one lane of approaching traffic
that needs to be controlled. Additionally, since AFADs are not traffic control signals, they shall
not be used to replace traffic signals or other continuously operating traffic control devices.
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These devices may be used as a safety enhancement to flaggers on an hour-for-hour basis. AFADs
shall meet the following requirements:
(a) All AFAD applications shall meet the requirements of the applicable sections of the current
edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
(b) All AFAD applications shall be in accordance with NCHRP Report 350 or the MASH for
the applicable test level and device weight. Documentation of the crashworthiness of the
device shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to use on the project.
(c) AFAD applications shall always be controlled by a flagger who has been trained in the
operation of the AFAD and who meets the requirements of Section 630. The flagger shall
not flag traffic and operate an AFAD at the same time.
(d) Should an AFAD malfunction or otherwise not function as intended they shall be replaced
by another AFAD or flagger(s) or work shall cease and the roadway shall be opened to
unrestricted traffic flow immediately.
(e) Each AFAD will be considered equivalent to one flagger and will be measured and paid
for on an hourly basis under Item 630.1500 Flaggers. One hour of AFAD use shall be paid
for as one hour of flagging.
(f) Flaggers will only be measured for payment when actually performing flagging duties.
Flaggers controlling AFADs but not actually flagging will not be measured for payment,
but will be considered incidental to the Contract lump sum price for Item 641.1000 Traffic
Control, or Item 641.1100 Traffic Control, All-Inclusive, as applicable.
(g) The use of AFADs may be suspended at the discretion of the Engineer.
21. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SUBSECTION 101.02. Subsection 101.02 is hereby modified by
revising the definition of “Contract” to add the phrase “General Special Provisions” immediately
following the phrase “Standard Specifications”.
22. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SUBSECTION 728.02. When material is supplied in accordance with
Subsection 728.02(b) or Subsection 728.02(e), material in accordance with AASHTO M 180-18 or
AASHTO M 180-23 may be substituted in place of material meeting AASHTO M 180-25.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT
696 VIRGINIA ROAD
CONCORD MA 01742-2751
September 18, 2025
Regulatory Division
New Hampshire & Vermont Section
File Number: NAE-2025-01312
Ms. Jessie Johnson
VTrans Biologist
Vermont Agency of Transportation
219 North Main Street
Barre, Vermont 05641
Sent by email: jessie.johnson@vermont.gov
Dear Ms. Johnson:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has reviewed your application to place
fill in about 3,129 sq. ft. (0.07 acre) of an unnamed stream in conjunction with the
replacement of a deficient box culvert with a new 8’ x 16’ precast concrete box culvert
with associated wingwalls on VT Route 100 in Weston, Vermont. The work is shown on
the enclosed plans, on thirteen sheets, titled “WESTON ER P23-1(230)” and dated
“06/06/2025”, “5/27/2025”, and “5-JUN-2025”.
Based on the information that you have provided, we verify that the activity is
authorized under General Permit #18 of the enclosed December 6, 2022, federal
permits known as the Vermont General Permits (GPs). The GPs are also available at
https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/State-General-Permits/Vermont-
General-Permit.
Please review the enclosed GPs carefully, in particular the general conditions
beginning on page 27, and ensure that you and all personnel performing work
authorized by the GPs are fully aware of and comply with its terms and conditions. A
copy of the GPs and this verification letter shall be available at the work site as required
by General Condition 27.
You must complete and return the enclosed Work Start Notification Form to this
office at least two weeks before the anticipated start date. You must complete and
return the enclosed Compliance Certification Form within one month following the
completion of the authorized work.
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This authorization presumes that the work as described above and as shown on
your plans noted above is in waters of the U.S. If you wish, you may request an
approved jurisdictional determination (which may be appealed), by contacting the
USACE district for further instruction.
This authorization expires on December 6, 2027. You must commence or have
under contract to commence the work authorized herein by December 6, 2027, and
complete the work by December 6, 2028. If not, you must contact this office to
determine the need for further authorization and we recommend you contact us before
the work authorized herein expires. Please contact us immediately if you change the
plans or construction methods for work in our jurisdiction as we must approve any
changes before you undertake them. Performing work within our jurisdiction that is not
specifically authorized by this determination or failing to comply with the special
condition(s) provided above or all the terms and conditions of the GPs may subject you
to the enforcement provisions of our regulations.
This authorization does not obviate the need to obtain other federal, state, or local
authorizations required by law. Applicants are responsible for applying for and obtaining
any other approvals.
We continually strive to improve our customer service. To better serve you, we
would appreciate your completing our Customer Service Survey located at
https://regulatory.ops.usace.army.mil/customer-service-survey.
Please contact Michael S. Adams of my staff at (802) 872-2893 or
michael.s.adams@usace.army.mil if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Frank J. DelGiudice
Chief, NH & VT Section
Regulatory Division
Enclosures
cc:
Mr. Scott Jensen, VT DEC, scott.jensen@vermont.gov
Ms. Jessie Johnson, VTrans, jessie.johnson@vermont.gov
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STATE OF VERMONT
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM : LEVEL
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PLANS.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS ARE INCORPORATED IN THESE
REVISIONS AND SUCH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS AND
FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT, INCLUDING ALL SUBSEQUENT
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION ON JUNE 27, 2023
FOR CONSTRUCTION DATED 2024, AS APPROVED BY THE
WITH THESE PLANS AND THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION IS TO BE CARRIED ON IN ACCORDANCE
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ROUTE NO: VT ROUTE 100, MINOR ARTERIAL, CULVERT
150.00 FEET
111.28 FEET
38.72 FEET
CHANNEL WORK.
OF A PRECAST CONCRETE BOX CULVERT WITH ASSOCIATED ROADWAY AND
CONCRETE BOX CULVERT, RELOCATION OF THE CHANNEL, AND INSTALLATION
WORK TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OF A
AT MILE MARKER 1.036 OVER AN UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO THE WEST RIVER
LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF WESTON ON VERMONT ROUTE 100
LENGTH OF PROJECT:
LENGTH OF ROADWAY:
LENGTH OF STRUCTURE:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT LOCATION:
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FUSS & O'NEILL, INC.
NOVEMBER 2023
NAVD88
NAD 83 (2011)
M. THILLIYAR
WESTON
ER P23-1(230)
2
06/06/2025
FINAL PLANS
BRIDGES CONCURRENTLY.
CONTRACTOR WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CLOSE TWO
ER P23-1(225) AND LONDONDERRY ER P23-1(228). THE
AND ADVERTISED AS ONE CONTRACT WITH LONDONDERRY
IT IS EXPECTED THAT THIS PROJECT WILL BE COMBINED
REVIEWER NOTE:
8'-0"
16'-0"STRUCTURE EXCAVATION
APPROXIMATE LIMITS OF
STRUCTURES (TYP.)
BACKFILL FOR
LIMITS OF GRANULAR
(TYP.)
(TYP.)
ROADWAY ITEMS
PAVEMENT
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE
SUBBASE
C CULVERTL
SPACING (SEE BOX CULVERT NOTE 2)
BED RETENTION SILL @ 8'-0" MAX
CULVERT
PRECAST CONCRETE BOX
E-STONE FILL, TYPE II
FOR STRUCTURES
12" GRANULAR BACKFILL
2'-0"
6"
(TYP.)
1'-6"
1'-0"
SEE NOTE 2
BED RETENTION SILL
E-STONE FILL, TYPE II
FOR STRUCTURES
GRANULAR BACKFILL
STRUCTURE EXCAVATION
APPROXIMATE LIMIT OF
CUTOFF WALL
3'-0"
1'-6" (TYP.)
1'-0"
1'-0"
GRADE
EXISTING
GRADED CRUSHED STONE
24" SUBBASE OF DENSE
FULL DEPTH CONSTRUCTION
1
1
TIER III (1-1½" LIFT)
PAVEMENT, TYPE IVS, QA
1½" BITUMINOUS CONCRETE
25'-0" 150'-0"
LIFTS)
CONCRETE PAVEMENT, TYPE IIS (2-2½"
TYPE IVS (1-1½" LIFT) & BITUMINOUS
6½" BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT,
24"
1
1
AND OVERLAY
1½" MILL
AND OVERLAY
1½" MILL
25'-0"
APPROACH
BEGIN/END
APPROACH
BEGIN/END
PROJECT
BEGIN/END
PROJECT
BEGIN/END
5-JUN-2025
DESIGNED BY:
PROJECT LEADER: DRAWN BY:
PLOT DATE:
CHECKED BY:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
FILE NAME:
SHEET OF
ER P23-1(230)
WESTON
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4 38TYPICAL SECTIONS 2
TYPICAL CULVERT SECTION
" = 1'-0"8
3
SCALE:
(EXISTING CONCRETE BOX NOT SHOWN)
1.5
1
TYPICAL WINGWALL SECTION
GRANULAR BORROW
LIMITS OF
HIGH WATER
ORDINARY
STONE FILL
GEOTEXTILE UNDER
(TYP.)
1'-6"
(TYP.)
1'-0"
FOR STRUCTURES
GRANULAR BACKFILL
LIMITS OF
CHANNEL EXCAVATION
LIMITS OF UNCLASS.
TYPE III
E-STONE FILL,
CONCRETE WINGWALL
EXISTING GROUND
(TYP.)
12" GRUBBING MATERIAL
NOT TO SCALE
1'-0"
HIGH WATER
ORDINARY
GROUND
EXISTING
1
1.5
TYPICAL CHANNEL SECTION
3'-0" (TYP.)
EXCAVATION (TYP.)
UNCLASSIFIED CHANNEL
STONE FILL (TYP.)
GEOTEXTILE UNDER
MATERIAL (TYP.)
GRUBBING
(TYP.)
FILL, TYPE III
3'-0" E-STONE
6'-0"
(TYP.)
NOT TO SCALE
CUTOFF WALL TYPICAL SECTION
" = 1'-0"8
3
SCALE:
FABRIC
THAT DO NOT STRETCH, TEAR, PUNCTURE, OR REPOSITION THE
3. STONE FILL SHOULD BE PLACED OVER GEOTEXTILE BY METHODS
UNDISTURBED MATERIAL NEED NOT BE REPLACED.
PLACED TO RECREATE A NATURAL LOW FLOW CHANNEL.
DISCRETION OF THE ENGINEER, REPLACED MATERIAL SHALL BE
REPLACED WITH 2'-0" OF E-STONE FILL, TYPE II. AT THE
MATERIAL IN THE STREAMBED THAT IS DISTURBED SHALL BE2.
GRUBBING MATERIAL SHALL BEGIN AT THE BOTTOM OF SUBBASE.
WHENEVER CHANNEL SLOPE INTERSECTS ROADWAY SUBBASE,1.
TYPICAL SECTION.
BOTH THE INLET AND OUTLET AS SHOWN IN CUTOFF WALL
THROUGHOUT THE STRUCTURE WITH ONE SILL PLACED AT
SHALL BE PLACED NO MORE THAN 8'-0" APART
EDGES OF THE BOX AND 6" HIGH IN THE CENTER. SILLS
BED RETENTION SILLS SHALL BE 12" HIGH AT THE2.
AND MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS.
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT PLANS, SECTION 540,
PRECAST BOX CULVERT SHALL BE INSTALLED IN1.
BOX CULVERT NOTES:
SEE NOTE 2
TYPE II
E-STONE FILL,
MATERIAL TRANSITION DIAGRAM
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APPROACH
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PROJECT
BEGIN/END
BRIDGE
BEGIN/END
SOUTHERN APPROACH 103+25.00 103+79.53
104+18.25NORTHERN APPROACH 104+75.00105+00.00
ESTABLISHMENT, GENERAL SEED
4" TOPSOIL AND TURF
FINISH GRADE
5-JUN-2025
DESIGNED BY:
PROJECT LEADER: DRAWN BY:
PLOT DATE:
CHECKED BY:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
FILE NAME:
SHEET OF
WESTON
ER P23-1(230)
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A.SPERA
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PROJECT NOTES
C.BURNER
L.CECCHI
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PROJECT NOTES
GENERAL
DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, UNLESS NOTES OTHERWISE.
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL AND ARE GIVEN AT 685.
RELOCATION OF STREAM".
SHALL BE CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL TO ITEM 614.1000, "TEMPORARY
ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTROL OF THE UNNAMED STREAM
MAINTAIN FLOWS OF THE UNNAMED STREAM THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO CONTROL AND4.
OWNERS TO CONFIRM ACTUAL LOCATION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
DOCUMENTS AND THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH ALL UTILITY
HAVE BEEN RELOCATED DURING THE PREPARATIONS OF THE CONTRACT
UTILITIES AND POLES PRIOR TO STARTING WORK. SOME UTILITIES MAY
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THE LOCATION OF ALL AERIAL3.
PRECAST COMPONENTS FIT TOGETHER.
BETWEEN THE FABRICATOR'S SHOP DRAWINGS AND ENSURING THAT ALL
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING CONSISTENCY2.
LATEST REVISIONS.
AASHTO LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, 9TH EDITION, AND ITS
CONSTRUCTION, DATED 2024, AND ITS LATEST REVISIONS, AND THE
VERMONT AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION'S STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ALL MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO THE STATE OF1.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
NOTES SEE SHEETS 21 AND 22.
FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PEDESTRIAN TEMPORARY CONTROL8.
THE PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
PROJECT LIMITS REGARDING THE ROAD CLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE TOWN AND RESIDENTS WITHIN THE7.
APPROVAL.
THEIR OWN SITE-SPECIFIC TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN FOR REVIEW AND
CONTROL, ALL-INCLUSIVE". CONTRACTOR SHALL DESIGN AND SUBMIT
TRAFFIC CONTROL WILL BE PAID FOR UNDER ITEM 641.1100, "TRAFFIC6.
EARTHWORK
203.3200, "GRANULAR BORROW".
BACKFILLED WITH MATERIAL MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF ITEM
OUTSIDE THE LIMITS OF GRANULAR BACKFILL FOR STRUCTURES SHALL BE
EXCAVATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING CULVERT THAT IS10.
INLETS, OUTLETS, CUTOFF WALLS, HEADWALLS, AND WINGWALLS.
204.2500, "STRUCTURE EXCAVATION". THIS WORK WILL INCLUDE ANY
THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING STRUCTURE WILL BE INCIDENTAL TO ITEM9.
PRECAST CONCRETE CULVERT
DESIGNED BY THE FABRICATOR AND SHALL BE SPACED AT A MAXIMUM OF 8'-0".
RETENTION SILLS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE PLANS SHALL BE22.
WINGWALL 1. SEE STANDARD DRAWING S-501 FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
THE BRIDGE PLAQUE FURNISHED BY THE AGENCY SHALL BE CAST INTO THE21.
AS JOINTS IN THE BOX SECTIONS.
THIS INCLUDES JOINTS BETWEEN THE WINGWALLS AND THE BOX SECTIONS AS WELL
541.1000, "PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURE (16 FT X 8 FT X 140 FT BOX)".
ONE (1) FOOT. PAYMENT FOR THIS SHALL BE CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL TO ITEM
THE JOINT. ANY OVERLAPPING OF THE MEMBRANE SHALL OVERLAP A MINIMUM OF
REQUIREMENTS OF 726.08(c) SHALL BE PLACED OVER EACH JOINT, CENTERED ON
A MINIMUM TWO (2) FOOT WIDE STRIP OF MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING MEETING THE20.
ACCEPTED ERECTION PLAN.
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL A BRIDGE CLOSURE BEGIN PRIOR TO HAVING AN
SUBMIT AN ERECTION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 105 AND 540. UNDER
PRIOR TO THE START OF THE BRIDGE CLOSURE PERIOD THE CONTRACTOR SHALL19.
VERTICAL IN THEIR FINAL POSITION.
BOTH INLET AND OUTLET FACES OF THE PRECAST CONCRETE BOX SHALL BE18.
WINGWALL SYSTEM CHOSEN BY THE CONTRACTOR.
DRAWINGS MUST DEMONSTRATE COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN THE BOX AND THE
CALCULATIONS TO THE ENGINEER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 105. SHOP
ELEMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT FABRICATION DRAWINGS AND
THE FABRICATOR, INCLUDING THE ANCHORAGE AND CONNECTIONS BETWEEN
THE PRECAST CONCRETE BOX, WINGWALLS, AND HEADWALLS SHALL BE DESIGNED BY17.
THE ERECTION OF THE STRUCTURE.
SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY THESE PRIOR TO
SHOWN IN THE PRECAST CONCRETE BOX CULVERT
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