High Pressure Line Cap - Cross Street

Agency: State Government of Vermont
State: Vermont
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
  • 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Posted Date: Apr 22, 2026
Due Date: May 13, 2026
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High Pressure Line Cap - Cross Street Request Date: 4/22/2026 3:16:21 PM
Open Date:
Closing Date: 5/13/2026 4:30 PM
Intent To Bid Deadline:
Est. Dollar Value: $0.00
RFQ Number:

Town of Brighton

PO Box 377
49 Mill Street Extension
Island Pond ,
VT 05846

Bid Type:
Request for Proposal

Locations:
Essex
Keywords:
Plumbing and Heating, Construction (Non Building), Water Treatment, General Contractor

Bid Description:
The Town of Brighton is soliciting bids from qualified contractors with high pressure lines.
The purpose of this project is to ensure the safe closure of a line to prevent future flooding.

Project Background
There is an abandoned lead service line connected with a gooseneck to the watermain. This froze and ruptured in January of 2025, resulting in flooding of the immediate vicinity on Cross Street. The line has a temporary cap which was placed in the spring of 2025. The line requires removal from the main line. Possible challenges of project to include: Identifying if goose neck is lead soldered or threaded; possibility of gate valve closure failure and expanded contamination of main line.

Scope of Work
•        Coordination with Digsafe
•        Location and mapping of existing utilities in the project area
•        Contractor must be familiar with high risk, tight digs, and preferably have experience with jetting capabilities.
•        Must use certified flagging company during any work within the roadway
•        Coordination with Vermont Electric Coop to stabilize a utility pole adjacent to project area
•        Coordination with H2O innovation for water shut off and relieve pressure from system
•        Removal of abandoned pipe off mainline
•        Perform all pressure testing and backfill of area to ensure stabilization and future integrity of line
•        Coordinate line flushing and boil water notice with businesses, operators, and board.
•        Complete cleanup and site preparation for concrete, topsoil, seed and hay.
•        Be sure to advise H2O Innovation when water quality testing is needed
•        Use of Trench Box is required at the dig site
Cleanup and Final Inspection
•        Remove all equipment, debris, and materials from the site.
•        Prepare area for reseeding of grass or cement work as needed
•        Conduct a final inspection with the Town of Brighton representative and H2O Innovation

Special Considerations
Project must be completed by July 1 or started after July 6 due to July 4th celebration planned in the park
Special Instructions:
Contact Information:
Michael Strait
Phone: (802) 266-1054
Fax:
Email: mike@brightonvt.gov
For additional information: BrightonVT.gov
Bid Attachments:
Site Visit: Date:

Interested contractors are encouraged to visit 95 Cross Street or arrange a site visit with Zach Letourneau, 802-673-2542, ipwtp@brightonvt.gov or Katie Mientka, 802-723-0280, admin3@brightonvt.gov. The last day to schedule a site visit is Friday, May 8, 2026.
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