Full RFP available at the Town Office & online at https://westfordvt.us/careers-rfps/

The Town of Westford is seeking bids from qualified contractors to repair damage to the historic Browns River Covered Bridge located near the Westford Town Common on Cambridge Road in Westford, Vermont. Bids shall include an introduction, estimated timeline, and cost estimates broken down into materials and labor.

Review historical repair work:

• https://www.vermontbridges.org/chittenden_county_westford.shtml

• https://www.vermontbridges.com/preserve.htm

• https://www.lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-04-05&loc=n

• https://www.vermontbridges.com/westfrd2.htm

A site visit is recommended prior to bid submission. The bridge is located at the end of Cambridge Road where it connects with Route 128 in the Westford Town Center.

Questions must be submitted in writing by Friday, March 28, 2025, to Holly Delisle, Town Administrator, townadmin@westfordvt.us.

Scope of Work

• Ensure compliance with grant requirements from the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation by meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

• Repair structural damage to Burr arches, bolster beams, bearing blocks and joists, as well as flashing and sheathing utilizing protective measures to prevent future damage.

• Select materials for durability & longevity based on location & exposure to elements.

Insurance Requirements:

The Contractor shall at their own expense provide and maintain all applicable insurances. See the full RFB for more details:

Bid Submission Instructions

Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, by one of the following methods. Late bids will not be accepted:

• Electronically via email to townadmin@westfordvt.us; or

• USPS/UPS/FEDEX – Town of Westford, 1713 VT Route 128, Westford, VT 05494; or

• Hand delivered to the Westford Town Office. There is a drop box available for after hours. (Proposals should be clearly labeled “Westford Town Office ADA Compliant Ramp & Stairs” with the contractor’s name.)

This article appears in Mar 19-25, 2025.