How to bid on Mt. Ascutney wastewater improvements for Vermont Buildings & General Services

What Vermont is buying

The State of Vermont is seeking construction bids for South Wastewater System Improvements at Mt. Ascutney State Park in Windsor. The Department of Buildings & General Services issued the invitation on behalf of the Agency of Natural Resources’ Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation.

This is a construction opportunity in the wastewater disposal category, with related categories including plumbing and heating, non-building construction, and water treatment.

Key dates and the deadline

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Meet at the State Park entrance on Back Mountain Road; contractors will be directed to the proposed work area.

Written questions are due November 4, 2026, by 4:30 PM. Bids are due November 13, 2026, by 4:30 PM. The bid deadline is the cutoff for the State to receive your email submission.

Who this opportunity may suit

This bid may suit construction firms with experience relevant to wastewater system improvements. Firms working in plumbing and heating, water treatment, wastewater disposal, or non-building construction may also find the listed categories relevant.

Review the project plans and manual before deciding whether the work fits your team and capabilities.

How to access the documents and submit

Open the posting through “View original source” on the Vermont Business Registry & Bid System; no login is needed to view the preview. The posting explains how to obtain the bid documents. Blueprints, Etc. is identified as the official source for project documents, and the plans and manual are available for preview in its Public Plan Room. Document sets may involve a non-refundable fee, taxes, and shipping costs.

Submit the bid by email to [email protected]. Use the project title in the email subject line. Send one email with one digitally searchable PDF attachment containing all bid components. The attachment limit is 40 MB, and the bidder is responsible for compressing the PDF if needed and ensuring their email system can send a file of that size.

Send written questions to [email protected] by November 4 at 4:30 PM. Include “Mt. Ascutney State Park – South Wastewater System Improvements Project” in the subject line. Questions, comments, or exceptions not raised in writing by the end of the question period are waived.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the full invitation, project manual, plans, and any posted addenda before preparing your bid. Check the official document source for updates and review the State’s posted answers to questions.

Use a compliance checklist to confirm that your bid includes every required component and follows the submission instructions. Make the PDF searchable, verify that it opens correctly, and check that it is within the 40 MB limit.

Allow time to send the email before the deadline and confirm that the message and attachment are addressed correctly. Consider attending the site meeting to become familiar with the work area.