Highway

Town of Chelsea
Request for Proposals
Upper Village Rd Paving

The Town of Chelsea is accepting bids for the levelling and paving overlay of Upper Village Rd. The paving must begin from VT Rte 110 and end at Baraw Hill Rd. The paving will measure approximately 2,200 ft long and 22ft wide. The Town has a preference for 2.0” thick paving, but will consider 1.5”.

Site Visit
If a site visit is desired, please reach out to the Road Foreman, Rick Ackerman at 802-685-4302 before the bid due date.  

Bid Process and Deadline

Bid packages must be sealed and received by August 18th at 4:00pm at PO Box 266 Chelsea, VT 05038 (ATTN: Selectboard/ Town Administrator). Please include the following information in your bid:

• On the outside of the sealed envelope: PO Box 266, Chelsea VT 05038 (care of the Selectboard/Town Administrator), Town of Chelsea Upper Village Rd Paving, the deadline for bid submissions (August 18th, 4:00 pm)
• A copy of bond/insurance
• A cover sheet with the title of the RFP; the bidder’s name, physical address, and all other contact information
• A total proposed contract amount

Bid Opening

Sealed bids will be opened and selected by the Chelsea Selectboard during the Selectboard meeting at Town Hall (296 Vt Rte 110 Chelsea, VT 05038) on August 19th at 6:30 pm. Bids will be judged by the following factors:

• Price
• Bidder’s ability to perform within the specified time limits
• Bidder’s experience and reputation, including past performance for the Town
• Quality of the materials and services proposed
• Bidder’s ability to meet all terms and conditions spelled out in this RFP

Contact Information

Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted by email only to the Town Administrator, Tierney Farago, at town.administrator@chelseavt.us. The Town Administrator will maintain a list of RFP questions and answers posted on the Town’s website once received. Questions will be accepted until 4:00pm on Friday, August 15th, to ensure all parties have adequate time to review the answers before the proposal submission deadline.

Disclosure

The Town of Chelsea is an equal opportunity employer.

The Selectboard reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, to waive any informalities or any irregularities therein, to accept any bid even though it may not be the lowest bid, to call for rebids, to negotiate with any bidder, and to make an award which in its sole and absolute judgment will best serve the Town’s interest. The Selectboard reserves the right to investigate the financial condition of any bidder to determine his or her ability to assure service throughout the term of the contract. The Town assumes no responsibility and no liability for costs incurred relevant to the preparation and submission of proposals or any other costs prior to the issuance of a contract.

Town of Chelsea
Request for Proposals
Bobbinshop Rd and Baraw Hill Rd Culvert Work

The Town of Chelsea is accepting bids for culvert work on Bobbinshop Rd and Baraw Hill Rd.

Bobbinshop Rd requires ditching and stone lining for 1066’ from the bridge, and the installation of three (3) 40’x18” culverts. Baraw Hill Rd will require ditching and stone lining of 1650’ and the installation of three (3) 40’x18” culverts.

Site Visit
If a site visit is desired, please reach out to the Road Foreman, Rick Ackerman at 802-685-4302 before the bid due date.  

Bid Process and Deadline

Bid packages must be sealed and received by August 18th at 4:00pm at PO Box 266 Chelsea, VT 05038 (ATTN: Selectboard/ Town Administrator). Please include the following information in your bid:

• On the outside of the sealed envelope: PO Box 266, Chelsea VT 05038 (care of the Selectboard/Town Administrator), Town of Chelsea Bobbinshop and Baraw Hill Culvert Work, the deadline for bid submissions (August 18th, 4:00 pm)
• A copy of bond/insurance
• A cover sheet with the title of the RFP; the bidder’s name, physical address, and all other contact information
• A total proposed contract amount

Bid Opening

Sealed bids will be opened and selected by the Chelsea Selectboard during the Selectboard meeting at Town Hall (296 Vt Rte 110 Chelsea, VT 05038) on August 19th at 6:30 pm. Bids will be judged by the following factors:

• Price
• Bidder’s ability to perform within the specified time limits
• Bidder’s experience and reputation, including past performance for the Town
• Quality of the materials and services proposed
• Bidder’s ability to meet all terms and conditions spelled out in this RFP

Contact Information

Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted by email only to the Town Administrator, Tierney Farago, at town.administrator@chelseavt.us. The Town Administrator will maintain a list of RFP questions and answers posted on the Town’s website once received. Questions will be accepted until 4:00pm on Friday, August 15th, to ensure all parties have adequate time to review the answers before the proposal submission deadline.

Disclosure

The Town of Chelsea is an equal opportunity employer.

The Selectboard reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, to waive any informalities or any irregularities therein, to accept any bid even though it may not be the lowest bid, to call for rebids, to negotiate with any bidder, and to make an award which in its sole and absolute judgment will best serve the Town’s interest. The Selectboard reserves the right to investigate the financial condition of any bidder to determine his or her ability to assure service throughout the term of the contract. The Town assumes no responsibility and no liability for costs incurred relevant to the preparation and submission of proposals or any other costs prior to the issuance of a contract.

The Town of Chelsea invites the submission of bids for excavation services to meet the Grants in Aid requirements.

Project Scope:

Excavation of 10 culverts and stone line inlets and outlets of culverts on Washington Turnpike & Pepper Rd.

Excavation of 6 culverts on Bobbinshop Rd, removal of ledge where needed. Culverts include five (5) 18 in culverts and one (1) 2 ft culvert. Total amount of ditching is estimated at 2,800 ft (2,600 ft of stone lining).

Proposals are due by August 20 at 4 pm.

The project completion date is September 30, 2024.

Please Note: The Town of Chelsea is responsible for any potential debris removal and disposal, and the purchasing and hauling of materials for these projects.

This project is subject to the “Low Risk Site Handbook for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control”, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The contractor is responsible for understanding and complying with all of these permits and documents.

The municipality must ensure all participating contractors have the prerequisite experience, therefore contractors wishing to bid must submit at least one construction reference from a successful project similar in scale to this one for review. This reference must be included with the project bid packet.

The Town of Chelsea Selectboard reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interests of the Town of Chelsea. Incomplete bid packages will not be considered.

Highway Foreman Rick Ackerman will be able to answer questions on the location of these sites. He can be contacted at: exmark130@gmail.com and 802.685.4302

Please send all proposals via email or mail to:

Attn: Chelsea Town Administrator

Tierney Farago

P.O Box 266, Chelsea, VT 05038

town.administrator@chelseavt.us

802-625-2023.

The Town of Chelsea intends to purchase one (1) new, unused 66,000 GVW truck cab and chassis, and one (1) all season dump body, snowplow, and wing. Please see the bidding instruction below for more information. For further questions, please contact Rick Ackerman at 802-685-4302.

10 Wheeler Cab & Chassis Sealed Bidding

10 Wheeler Dump Body Plow Sealed Bidding

Road Maintenance Worker
Department: Town of Chelsea Highway Department
Status: 40 hrs per week, year-round and as needed weekends, and holidays – mostly in the winter. Salary: $22-$25 hourly
Job Summary: This Position is responsible for performing various duties in the maintenance of the Town of Chelsea Road System under the direction of the Road Foreman and the Selectboard.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Performs daily work on the Roads as directed by the Road Foreman
b. Performs daily General Maintenance and review on Town Equipment to make sure everything is proper working order
c. Clear roads of snow and trees, brush, and sands roads after storms
d. Roadside Mowing and clearing brush and trees, clean up and repairs after storms
e. Replacement of culverts and ditch cleaning
f. Wash, clean, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including changing oil and greasing
g. Perform general housekeeping duties on a daily basis
h. Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Required by this Position:
a. Knowledge of Town and Department Policies and procedures
b. Skills in troubleshooting, evaluation, and basic repairs of various types of job-related equipment
c. Skills in using hand and power tools
d. Skills in oral and written communication

Guidelines: Federal and State Environmental Regulations, Department policies and procedures, OSHA and VOSHA Safety rules and regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific. If there are any questions, ask the Road Foreman.
Contacts with the Public: Most of the contact with people is with road crew workers, but at times this may include contact with the public. These contacts are to be kind and courteous.
Physical Demands: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, or stooping. The employee must lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders and stairs, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Work Environment: The work is performed on and around the Town of Chelsea road system. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, grease, machinery with moving parts, and inclement weather. The work requires protective devices such as goggles, gloves, etc.
Supervisory and Management Responsibilities: None – Employee will serve under the direction of the Road Foreman.

Minimum Qualifications:
a. High School Diploma or equivalent, with ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
b. Must possess a Valid Driver’s License.
c. Must possess a State of Vermont CDL Class B License with Air Brake endorsement.
d. Be available to work weekends and holidays.
e. Be available to respond within 30 minutes to a call out associated with the Town of Chelsea Road system emergency work: i.e. Summer heavy rainstorms, High windstorms, Snowstorms, etc.
f. Experience: At least 2 years of Road Experience and at least one year of plowing experience with plow and wing.
g. Must pass a drug screen test.

Discrimination Policy: The Town of Chelsea condemns racism and welcomes all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or disability and wants everyone to feel safe and welcome in our community. As a town, we formally condemn discrimination in all its forms, commit to fair and equal treatment of everyone in our community, and will strive to ensure all our actions, policies and operating procedures reflect this commitment.

How To Apply: Please fill out the Job Application listed on the website and send to the Town Administrator at town.administrator@chelseavt.us.