Bid guide
How to bid on Fort Dummer State Park improvements for Vermont Buildings & General Services
What Vermont is buying
The Vermont Department of Buildings & General Services, on behalf of the Agency of Natural Resources’ Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation, seeks a contractor for entrance and parking improvements at Fort Dummer State Park in Guilford. Work includes widening and reconfiguring the entrance, adding 10 parking spaces, installing stormwater infrastructure and electrical and communication services, building a gate and timber fence, and resurfacing asphalt. The project also includes site amenities and demolition of the existing woodshed; some items are alternates.
This is a construction opportunity involving sitework and related improvements. Review the bid documents to understand the full scope and identify which items are base work and which are alternates.
Key dates and the bid deadline
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. Meet at the state park entrance. Questions are due in writing by November 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT. Bids are due November 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT.
The deadline is the cutoff for electronic bid submissions. The bid instructions require bids to be emailed to [email protected], with the project title in the email subject line.
Who this opportunity may suit
This project may suit construction contractors with experience in sitework, roadway and parking improvements, stormwater systems, electrical work, asphalt resurfacing, and site amenities. The listed categories include building and non-building construction, construction management, and landscaping.
Because the work combines several kinds of construction, review the project plans and manual to assess whether your firm can cover the full scope or needs qualified subcontractors.
How to get documents and submit a bid
Open the posting on the Vermont Business Registry & Bid System using “View original source”; the preview does not require a login. The posting explains how to obtain the bid documents. Blueprints, Etc. is the official source for project information and documents; plans and manuals are available for preview in its Public Plan Room. The solicitation states that purchased document sets have a non-refundable fee, plus applicable taxes and shipping costs.
Submit the bid electronically by email to [email protected] before the deadline. Include “Fort Dummer State Park Off Season Lot and Entrance Improvements” in the subject line. Send written questions to [email protected] by November 13 at 4:30 PM EDT, using the project title in the subject line.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Read the plans, project manual, and any posted addenda before pricing. Check the submission instructions and confirm your bid addresses every required item, including any alternates, without assuming an alternate is part of the base bid.
Use the site meeting, if useful, to understand site conditions and plan your work. Build your estimate around the project’s distinct work areas, coordinate subcontractor pricing and schedules, and allow time to review the complete bid package before emailing your response.
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 Vermont Department of Buildings & General Services; the original posting controls.