Bid guide
How to bid on the Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Upgrade for the City of Barre
What the City of Barre is buying
The City of Barre, Vermont, is looking for contractors to demolish existing headworks facilities and construct a new 2,000-square-foot wastewater treatment headworks building. This project is estimated at $5,725,000.
The new building will include a mechanical fine screen and washer/compactor, a grit removal system and classifier, and related instrumentation and control panels. The work also involves mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations, controls improvements, new PVC influent sewer and manholes, a new driveway, fencing, stormwater management, site improvements, a vac truck cleanout, and an RV dump station. Optional upgrades include slide gate actuators, an 8-inch DI water main and fire hydrants, and demolition of another existing building on site.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Bids must be submitted via email by Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. Bids received after this deadline will be considered late and will not be included in the tabulation. Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit their bids early and to confirm receipt once submitted.
A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Barre City Council Chambers, located at 6 N Main St, Barre, VT 05641. While attendance is encouraged, it is not mandatory. A bid tabulation will be released to all bidders within five business days of the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience in wastewater treatment facility upgrades, demolition, and new building construction, particularly those familiar with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for such facilities. Given the federal funding, firms must be prepared to meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, federal wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act, and domestic material requirements (American Iron and Steel, Build America, Buy America).
Contractors must also be able to provide Bid Security, and Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of 100% of the contract price.
How to respond
To access the bidding documents, you can visit Blueprints, Etc, at 20 Farrell Street, South Burlington, VT 05403, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Printed copies cost $650 per set, plus shipping, which includes an electronic PDF copy. Electronic-only PDF copies are available for $300, plus shipping. Partial sets are not available. You can also examine documents at the Barre City Hall Public Works Office or at aeengineers.com.
Bids must be sent electronically to four specific email addresses: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]. Remember to confirm receipt of your bid after submission.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the Instructions to Bidders within the Bidding Documents for all requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award. Pay close attention to the specific federal requirements, such as DBE participation, federal wage rates, and domestic material clauses, as these are critical for compliance.
Ensure your bid is complete and accurate, addressing all lump sum and unit price items as indicated in the Bid Form. Given the electronic submission method, allow ample time before the deadline to upload and send your bid to all specified email addresses, and follow up to confirm receipt to avoid any submission issues.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Barre; the original posting controls.