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Contract Number: C03289
Contract Name: MT. HOLLY ER P23-1(334)
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
ANR RME Consultation _________________________________________________________ 12
404 Corps of Engineers Permit ____________________________________________________ 14
Impact Plans ___________________________________________________________________ 71
Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts FHWA 1273 June 2026 __ 88
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates 2026 - Rutland County _______________________________ 100
Bidding Requirements and Conditions ______________________________________________ 104
DBE Policy Required Contract Requirements CR110 - 2026 _____________________________ 116
Attachment C - Standard State Contract and Grant Provisions Rev 2-13-26 _________________ 121
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrim Assurances Appendix A and E _____________________ 131
Standard Federal EEO Construction Contract Specifications _____________________________ 134
Contractor EEO Certification Form - CA109 _________________________________________ 141
Vermont AOT Certificate of Compliance - CA271 _____________________________________ 142
Vermont AOT Minimum Labor and Truck Rates - CA101 _______________________________ 146
Commodity Index Prices CA170 - Spec Book 2024 ____________________________________ 147
Proposal Schedule of Pay Items ____________________________________________________ 148
Mt. Holly ER P23-1(334)
PIN Number(s): 23b756 Advertised October 7, 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 October 15th, 2027.
2. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – INCENTIVE/DISINCENTIVE (I/D). In accordance with Subsection
108.10 and as described below, there shall be a single 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 28 days
later by 6:59 a.m. This 28 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 and shall occur
during the following time period:
(1) The I/D period shall not begin before 7:00 a.m. on July 6th, 2027 and it shall end
no later than 6:59 a.m. on September 26th, 2027.
During the I/D period, the Contractor will be allowed to 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. 4 and Notice to Bidders No. 5 for additional
information and requirements regarding night work and noise restrictions.
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) Bridge substructure including piles, pile caps, and wingwalls
(2) Bridge superstructure including precast frame and headwalls, and;
(3) Guardrail, subbase, base course of pavement, and line-striping targets necessary to
open the road to two way traffic. (Line striping targets are incidental to item
641.1100, Traffic Control, All Inclusive)
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 12-foot lane (including 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 $75,600.00 for
completing the identified work before the end of the I/D period. If the identified work is
not complete prior to 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
$150.00 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 $100,800.00 (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 $150.00 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.
4. 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).
5. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – NOISE RESTRICTIONS. The Contractor is hereby notified that, in
addition to the requirements of Subsection 105.14(c), no work shall be performed between 7:00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m. that creates a noise level exceeding 70 decibels. The decibel level shall be
measured from the point of activity to the nearest occupied residence.
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 3
The Contractor shall provide the Engineer, for the duration of the work, with a Rion NL-20,
CESVA SC160, Extech 407780A, or an approved equivalent sound level meter capable of meeting
IEC 61672, Class 2 standards.
The cost for providing this equipment and meeting the specified noise level criteria will not be
paid for separately but will be considered incidental to all other Contract items.
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.
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/
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 4
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
21, 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.
ANR RME Consultation
404 Corps of Engineers Permit
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 and E
Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications – CA26
Contractor Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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
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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
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 tri-colored bat. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel working on the project site
are aware of all environmental commitments related to the tri-colored bat.
The removal of trees shall be completed between AUG 16-MAY31 , inclusive. All trees
that are to be removed must be clearly marked.
The Contractor is hereby made aware of the potential for TOY restrictions related to
proposed off-site activities. Cutting trees ≥ 3" DBH inches in diameter outside of the
contract project limits shall require review under Section 105.25 Opening Off-Site Activity
Areas.
The Contractor is required to report any dead, injured bat(s) found during construction to
the resident engineer. The VTrans Highways TSB Environmental Section Biologist shall
be notified to complete the required coordination.
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17. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - UTILITIES. Existing aerial facilities owned by Green Mountain Power,
Comcast, and Vermont Telephone Company 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 Kristina Carter 802-770-3441
Comcast Craig Kemp 603-494-9555
Vermont Telephone Company Judy Paton 802-289-2104
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.
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).”
The Contractor shall notify the aerial utility pole owner if excavation is within 10 feet of an existing
pole. That pole owner may choose to be onsite for this activity. There will be no excavation
allowed within 5 feet of existing poles and anchoring.
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 Traffic
Signal 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 Subsection 107.12.
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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.
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
Weston ER P23-1(230) TBD April 2027
Wallingford REGM2341 TBD February 2027
Ludlow REGM2338 TBD January 2027
Mt Holly BO 1443(56) TBD October 2027
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 12 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:
Mt. Holly: Carol A. Garrow-Wooley
Town Clerk
50 School Street
P.O. Box 248
Mount Holly, Vermont 05758
(802) 259-2391
mthollytc@yahoo.com
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.
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Agency of Natural Resources
Watershed Management Division
88 Merchants Row, Suite 430 Asa Bloomer Building [cell] 802-490-6163
Rutland, VT 05701-5903 [fax] 802-786-5915
http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/rivers [email] joshua.carvajal@vermont.gov
To preserve, enhance, restore, and conserve Vermont's natural resources, and protect human health, for the benefit of this and future generations.
Vermont Agency of Transportation
Program Development Division
National Life Building
Montpelier, Vermont 05633-5001
Mt. Holly ERP23-1(334) EA#: P231334 100 ANR Permit Number: 4356
This letter constitutes regulatory approval of the above referenced project located on US Route 155 (Major
Rural Collector) for Bridge #11 on Meadow Brook in the Town of Mount Holly, in the County of Rutland.
Work to be performed under this project is detailed on reviewed design plans with a date of 06/13/2025 and
includes replacement of an existing structure with a new structure satisfying DEC Stream Alteration standards.
The project is subject to the following Standard Conditions:
1) The project shall be constructed as defined in the documents linked on the Title 19 Share Point site.
a. Any amendment to the plans which in any way affects surface waters and/or riparian corridors shall
be reviewed by this office and approval received by VTrans prior to construction.
b. Any construction modifications that deviate from the approved plans which in any way affects
surface waters and/or riparian corridors shall be reviewed by this office and approval received by
VTrans prior to the construction activity.
2) That the contractor's schedule of accomplishment of water quality related work to be submitted prior to the
start of construction, and as required under general specification #105.23(a) shall include site-specific
methods of operation. Temporary construction fills, check dams, silt barriers and other erosion control works
shall be described and shown on pertinent plans.
3) That the Vermont Agency of Transportation general specification #105.23 addressing erosion and sediment
control be carefully adhered to in order to minimize turbidity and other adverse impacts to water quality.
4) That the Vermont Agency of Transportation general specification #105.24 addressing pollution control be
carefully followed in order to limit, if not prevent altogether, the discharge of fuel, grease, oil, raw concrete,
paint, chemicals, and debris to waters of the State.
5) An on-site pre-construction conference between the contractor, VTrans Resident Engineer and ANR River
Management Engineer (RME) shall be held prior to commencement of applicable construction activities.
Contact the regional RME at (802) 490-6163 or joshua.carvajal@vermont.gov to schedule this conference.
6) Approved in-stream working dates on this project are limited to July 1st through October 1st (unless otherwise
specified by RME). Contractor proposals for any other construction activities in or adjacent to flowing water
during the restricted period must be isolated from stream flow and must receive prior approval from the
River Management Engineer in consultation with the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
This approval is issued under Title
19 V.S.A. Chapter 1§ 10(12)
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The project is subject to the following Special Conditions:
Contractor to provide a Flow Control Plan to the RME for review of all proposed instream work activities:
A) Submit a water control plan detailing instream controls to the RME, no less than 14 days prior to the
start of construction and receive approval prior to the start of construction. Changes to an approved
water control plan must be notified to the RME and VTrans Resident Engineer for written approval.
B) The method and duration of construction shall be that which presents the least disturbance of stream
flow and results in minimal turbidity and minimal discharge of sediment to receiving waters.
C) Work must be isolated from stream flow with appropriate sediment controls to the maximum extent
practicable. Pumping from excavation areas shall be discharged to an overland area or off-stream
settling basins such that the effluent shall be essentially clarified before reentering the stream flow.
All provisions of this approval shall be made part of the final construction contracts and documents.
Portions of this state-owned or operated transportation project may be located in a municipality that participates
in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the project involves development activity (i.e. placement
of fill, structural improvements, grading, excavating, etc…) within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as
delineated on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and/or within the ANR River Corridor. Coverage under
the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Flood Hazard Area & River Corridor (FHA&RC)
General Permit may be required, coordinate a project review with the ANR Regional Floodplain Manager.
Based on information provided in the application for approval under 19 V.S.A. Section 10(12), public notice of
which is given by the posting of this permit by the town clerk, it is certified that there is reasonable assurance that
the proposed work will be conducted in the manner consistent with applicable conditions of the Federal Pollution
Control Act Amendment of 1972, Public Law 92-500.
Recent litigation involving the public trust doctrine raises concern that agency permits for stream alterations,
dams or water quality certificates may be challenged for lack of jurisdiction or authority. We want to alert you to
the possibility that litigation or legislative action may modify or retroactively affect the agency’s decision.
If the project is constructed as described, as shown on the above referenced approved plans and according to
the above conditions, there is no reason to expect any violation of the Vermont Water Quality Standards.
Signed this 13 th day of June 2025
Julie S. Moore, Secretary
VT Agency of Natural Resources
by: _________________________________________________
Josh Carvajal, P.E.
River Management Engineer
cc: Project e-file
Regional Floodplain Manager
Regional Fisheries Biologist
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT
696 VIRGINIA ROAD
CONCORD MA 01742-2751
April 18, 2025
CENAE-RDNH/VT-62
Regulatory Division
File Number: NAE-2025-00746
Ms. Marisa Morrison
VTrans Biologist
Vermont Agency of Transportation
219 North Main Street
Barre, Vermont 05641
Sent by email: marisa.morrison@vermont.gov
Dear Ms. Morrison:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has reviewed your application to place
fill in a total of about 2,312 sq. ft. (0.05 acre) of Meadow Brook in conjunction with the
replacement of a deficient structure, on the same alignment, Bridge No. 11 with a new
40’ W x 50’ L 10’ H pre-cast concrete structure with wingwalls on VT Route 155 in Mt.
Holly, Vermont. The work is shown on the enclosed plans, on nine sheets, titled “MT.
HOLLY ER P23-1(334)”, dated “14-MAR-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 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. Josh Carvajal, VT DEC, Joshua.carvajal@vermont.gov
Ms. Marisa Morrison, VTrans, marisa.morrison@vermont.gov
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WORK START NOTIFICATION FORM
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* EMAIL TO: michael.s.adams@usace.army.mil *
* or *
* MAIL TO: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District *
* Vermont Project Office *
* 11 Lincoln Street, Room 210 *
* Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 *
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Corps of Engineers File No. NAE-2025-00746 was issued to Vermont Agency of
Transportation. The permit authorized the permittee to place fill in a total of about 2,312
sq. ft. (0.05 acre) of Meadow Brook in conjunction with the replacement of a deficient
structure, on the same alignment, Bridge No. 11 with a new 40’ W x 50’ L 10’ H pre-cast
concrete structure with wingwalls on VT Route 155 in Mt. Holly, Vermont.
The people (e.g., contractor) listed below will do the work, and they understand the
permit's conditions and limitations.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Name of Contractor/Firm:
Business Address:
Telephone Numbers: ( ) ( )
Proposed Work Dates: Start Finish
Permittee’s Signature:
Date:
Printed Name: Title:
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FOR USE BY THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
PM: Michael Adams Submittals Required: __No__
Inspection Recommendation:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
For use of this form, see Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and
Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act; the proponent agency is CECW-COR.
Form Approved -
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Expires 2027-10-31
The Agency Disclosure Notice (ADN)
The Public reporting burden for this collection of information, 0710-0003, is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
Send comments regarding the burden estimate or burden reduction suggestions to the Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, at
whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information-collections@mail.mil. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no
person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number.
PURPOSE: This form is used by recipients of U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Regulatory permits to certify compliance with the permit terms and
conditions.
Your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representative. If you fail to comply with this permit,
you are subject to permit suspension, modification, or revocation.
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit, sign this certification and return it to the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, New England District.
The certification can be submitted by email at Michael.s.adams@usace.army.mil or by mail at the below address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New England District
Regulatory Division, Vermont Project Office
11 Lincoln Street, Room 210
Essex Junction, VT 05452
COMPLETED BY THE CORPS
Corps Action Number: NAE-2025-00
Permit Type: Regional General Permit
General Permit Number and Name (if applicable): GP #
Name of Permittee:
Project Name:
Project Location (physical address): , Vermont
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
Date Work Started:
Date Work Completed:
Enclose photographs showing the completed project (if available).
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been
completed in accordance with all of the permit terms and conditions, and that any required compensatory mitigation has been completed in accordance
with the permit conditions.
Name Date Signature
ENG FORM 6285, DEC 2024 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.
General Permit No.: NAE-2022-00024 Effective Date: December 6, 2022
Applicant: General Public in the State of Vermont Expiration Date: December 6, 2027
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY GENERAL PERMITS
FOR THE STATE OF VERMONT
The New England District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) hereby issues
twenty-one (21) regional general permits (GPs) for activities subject to USACE jurisdiction
in waters of the United States (WOTUS), including navigable waters, within the boundaries
of the state of Vermont. These GPs are issued in accordance with USACE regulations at
33 CFR 320–332 (see 33 CFR 325.2(c)(1)). These GPs will provide protection to the
aquatic environment and the public interest while effectively authorizing activities that have
no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects.
This document contains the following sections: Page
SECTION I. JURISDICTION/AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS 2
SECTION II. REVIEW CATEGORIES AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES 2-4
SECTION III. GENERAL PERMITS 4-26
SECTION IV. GENERAL CONDITIONS 27-38
SECTION V. CONTACTS 39
SECTION VI. DEFINITIONS 40-44
In issuing these GPs, the Federal Government does not assume any liability for
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