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- VERMONT CA-96
Contract Number: C03295
Contract Name: PLYMOUTH ER P23-1(327) & PLYMOUTH ER P23-1(328)
VERMONT
AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPOSAL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
DATED 2024 SHALL APPLY TO THIS CONTRACT
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SCHEDULE OF ITEMS
ELECTRONIC BID BOND to be submitted in the amount of 5% of the Contractor's bid.
BIDDING PROCEDURE
Bid Proposals will not be read unless accompanied by an electronic bid bond, and they may be rejected as
irregular if they are not in compliance with Agency specifications.
NOTE: All bid proposals shall be properly filled out and submitted electronically utilizing iCX Web
System services.
VTrans Mission and Vision
Through excellent customer service, provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.
A safe, reliable, and multimodal transportation system that grows the economy, is affordable to use and
operate, and serves vulnerable populations.
Cover Page Proposal ____________________________________________________________ 1
Table of Contents _______________________________________________________________ 2
Project Special Provisions ________________________________________________________ 3
404 Corps of Engineers Permit - 23b758 _____________________________________________ 14
404 Corps of Engineers Permit - 23b755 _____________________________________________ 59
ANR RME Consultation - 23b758 __________________________________________________ 104
ANR RME Consultation - 23b755 __________________________________________________ 106
Impact Plans - 23b758 ___________________________________________________________ 108
Impact Plans - 23b755 ___________________________________________________________ 119
Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts FHWA 1273 June 2026 __ 131
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates 2026 - Windsor County ______________________________ 143
Bidding Requirements and Conditions ______________________________________________ 147
DBE Policy Required Contract Requirements CR110 - 2026 _____________________________ 159
Attachment C - Standard State Contract and Grant Provisions Rev 2-13-26 _________________ 164
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrim Assurances Appendix A and E _____________________ 174
Standard Federal EEO Construction Contract Specifications _____________________________ 177
Contractor EEO Certification Form - CA109 _________________________________________ 184
Vermont AOT Certificate of Compliance - CA271 _____________________________________ 185
Vermont AOT Minimum Labor and Truck Rates - CA101 _______________________________ 189
Commodity Index Prices CA170 - Spec Book 2024 ____________________________________ 190
Proposal Schedule of Pay Items ____________________________________________________ 191
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PIN Number(s): z23b758, z23b755
Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE. This Contract shall be completed
on or before October 15, 2028.
2. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – INCENTIVE/DISINCENTIVE (I/D) (PLYMOUTH ER P23-1 (327)).
In accordance with Subsection 108.10 and as described below, there shall be two
Incentive/Disincentive periods on this Contract.
(a) Dates and Meetings. The allowable I/D work period shall start at 7:00 a.m. and end 42 days
later by 6:59 a.m. This 42-day work period is herein defined as the I/D period. The begin
construction date for the I/D period shall be determined by the Contractor. However, in no
case shall the I/D period begin before 7:00 a.m. on June 21, 2027, and it shall end no later
than 6:59 a.m. on August 23, 2027.
During the I/D period, the Contractor will be allowed to work on the project for 24 hours
per day, 7 days per week, including holiday periods. Night work will be allowed during the
I/D period. See Notice to Bidders No. 6 for additional information and requirements
regarding night work.
For this Contract, a public information meeting shall be held prior to the start of the I/D
period, as described in Subsection 108.10(b).
(b) Identified Work. All work identified below shall be completed before the end of each I/D
period:
(1) Road shall be open for two-way traffic during nonworking hours;
(2) Type IIS pavement placed;
(3) Bridge curb in place, and;
(4) Permanent bridge rail and guardrail OR approved temporary barrier in place
None of the work identified above will be allowed to occur outside of the closure period.
No daily lane closures will be allowed prior to the start of the I/D period, except to progress
work for EPSC, traffic control and micropile installation. Contractor will be allowed to
maintain one-lane (minimum 12 feet wide including shoulders) alternating two-way traffic.
No night work will be allowed prior to the I/D period.
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(c) Pay Schedule. The Contractor will receive a lump sum compensation of $113,400 for
completing the identified work before the I/D period. If the identified work is not completed
before the end of the I/D period, no portion of the lump sum incentive will be paid.
In addition to the lump sum payment, the Contractor will also be compensated at a rate of
$135.00 per hour for each hour that the identified work is completed prior to the end of the
I/D period, up to a maximum total payment of $136,080.00 (including the lump sum
payment). Only whole hours will count toward this extra incentive payment.
For each hour after the end of the I/D period that the identified work remains uncompleted,
the Contractor will be assessed a disincentive at a rate of $135.00 per hour. The full hourly
disincentive amount will be assessed for each hour during which the identified work is not
completed for any portion of the hour. There shall be no maximum on the disincentive
amount.
This assessed disincentive is separate from, and will be imposed in addition to, liquidated
damages which may be imposed for failure to complete the Contract on time.
Payment for incentive or deduction for disincentive will be made under pay item 199.8101.
3. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – INCENTIVE/DISINCENTIVE (I/D) (PLYMOUTH ER P23-1 (328)).
In accordance with Subsection 108.10 and as described below, there shall be two
Incentive/Disincentive periods on this Contract.
(a) Dates and Meetings. The allowable I/D work period shall start at 7:00 a.m. and end 42 days
later by 6:59 a.m. This 42-day work period is herein defined as the I/D period. The begin
construction date for the I/D period shall be determined by the Contractor. However, in no
case shall the I/D period begin before 7:00 a.m. on June 19, 2028, and it shall end no later
than 6:59 a.m. on August 21, 2028.
During the I/D period, the Contractor will be allowed to work on the project for 24 hours
per day, 7 days per week, including holiday periods. Night work will be allowed during the
I/D period. See Notice to Bidders No. 6 for additional information and requirements
regarding night work.
For this Contract, a public information meeting shall be held prior to the start of the I/D
period, as described in Subsection 108.10(b).
(b) Identified Work. All work identified below shall be completed before the end of each I/D
period:
(1) Road shall be open for two-way traffic during nonworking hours;
(2) Type IIS pavement placed;
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(3) Bridge curb in place, and;
(4) Permanent bridge rail and guardrail OR approved temporary barrier
None of the work identified above will be allowed to occur outside of the closure period.
No daily lane closures will be allowed prior to the start of the I/D period, except to progress
work for EPSC, and traffic control. Contractor will be allowed to maintain one-lane
(minimum 12 feet wide including shoulders) alternating two-way traffic. No night work
will be allowed prior to the I/D period.
(c) Pay Schedule. The Contractor will receive a lump sum compensation of $108,320 for
completing the identified work before the I/D period. If the identified work is not completed
before the end of the I/D period, no portion of the lump sum incentive will be paid.
In addition to the lump sum payment, the Contractor will also be compensated at a rate of
$135.00 per hour for each hour that the identified work is completed prior to the end of the
I/D period, up to a maximum total payment of $131,000.00 (including the lump sum
payment). Only whole hours will count toward this extra incentive payment.
For each hour after the end of the I/D period that the identified work remains uncompleted,
the Contractor will be assessed a disincentive at a rate of $135.00 per hour. The full hourly
disincentive amount will be assessed for each hour during which the identified work is not
completed for any portion of the hour. There shall be no maximum on the disincentive
amount.
This assessed disincentive is separate from, and will be imposed in addition to, liquidated
damages which may be imposed for failure to complete the Contract on time.
Payment for incentive or deduction for disincentive will be made under pay item 199.8101.
4. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – PROHIBITION OF RUSSIAN GOODS. The Contractor is hereby
notified that, pursuant to Vermont Executive Order No. 02-22, dated March 3rd, 2022, the
purchase of Russian-sourced goods and goods produced by Russian entities (defined as institutions
or companies that are headquartered in Russia or have their principal place of business in Russia)
is prohibited. The awarded Contractor must fill out and sign the Executive Order 02-22 Vendor
Certification as part of the Contract awarding process.
5. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – WORK REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor is hereby notified that
winter work will be allowed for tree clearing. Prior to beginning winter work, the Contractor shall
submit details of the work to the Engineer for approval at least 30 days before work is to
commence. Allowance of work outside the defined construction season does not relax or waive
specifications or material requirements for workmanship or temperature of any item of work.
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6. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – NIGHT WORK. The Contractor is hereby notified that night work will
only be permitted during the Incentive/Disincentive periods. Night will be as defined in Subsection
101.02. The Engineer may abbreviate this time period as necessary. All work shall be completed
in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 105.14(c) and Subsection 105.14(d).
7. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT. The Contractor is
hereby notified that the Contractor, their subcontractors, and suppliers shall create both a Doc
Express and an iCXWeb account. The Contractor shall use these applications for collection and
management of electronic documents. Doc Express can be accessed at the following link:
https://docexpress.com. iCXWeb can be accessed at the following link:
vtrans.exevision.com/icx/Index.aspx.
All costs associated with the use of Doc Express and iCXWeb will be considered incidental to
Item 635.1100, Mobilization/Demobilization. The State will manage the applications including
Contract setup upon Contract execution.
To create an account and for more information regarding the use of Doc Express see the
information at the following link:
https://outside.vermont.gov/agency/vtrans/external/docs/construction/Contracting/DocExpressOv
erviewforContractors.docx.
To create an account and for more information regarding the use of iCXWeb see the information
at the following link: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/icx.
8. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ELECTRONIC TICKETING VTRANS PORTAL. The Contractor
is hereby notified that the Contractor, their subcontractors, and suppliers shall connect to the
VTrans Portal and use the application for distribution and management of electronic tickets (e-
tickets). VTrans Portal is a state cloud-based e-ticket database, including a web-based user
interface and a jobsite mobile e-ticket application. VTrans Portal will interface with the
Contractor’s supplier existing point of sales or e-ticketing platform and will allow VTrans to
manage bituminous material e-tickets.
All costs associated with the use of VTrans Portal will be considered incidental to the appropriate
Section 406 and Section 407 pay items. The Agency will manage the VTrans Portal application
including Contract setup upon Contract execution.
To create an account, connect to the VTrans Portal, and for more information regarding the use of
VTrans Portal see the information at the following link: https://www.haulhub.com/vermont-
agency-transport-22/
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9. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – CONTACT WITH THE AGENCY. From the time of advertising until
the actual bid opening for this Contract, all prospective Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
shall direct all inquiries related to this Contract solely to the Agency's Contract Administration
Section at AOT.ConstructionContractingInquiry@vermont.gov.
The deadline for submitting inquiries related to this Contract is 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on
November 4, 2026. Inquiries received prior to this time will receive a response from the Agency.
Inquiries received after this time may receive a response at the Agency’s discretion.
10. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – OTHER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.
404 Corps of Engineers Permit – 23b758
404 Corps of Engineers Permit – 23b755
ANR RME Consultation – 23b758
ANR RME Consultation – 23b755
Impact Plans – 23b758
Impact Plans – 23b755
FHWA 1273 – Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates by County
Vermont Agency of Transportation Bidding Requirements and Conditions
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy Contract Requirements - CR-110
Attachment C - Standard State Provisions for Contracts and Grants
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurances Appendices A, E
Standard Federal Equal Employee Opportunity (EEO) Construction Contract Specifications CA26
Contractor Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Certification Form – CA109
Vermont Agency of Transportation Certificate of Compliance – CA271
Vermont Agency of Transportation Minimum Labor and Truck Rates – CA101
Commodity Index Prices – CA170
Schedule of Pay Items
11. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – BIDDERS LIST FORM. The Contractor is hereby notified that the
Agency is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop and maintain a list of
information about all firms that bid on federally funded Contracts in accordance with 49 C.F.R. §
26.11. The Agency has developed a new electronic form to collect this information. The Contractor
shall fill out this form as part of their project-specific prequalification for every Contract that they
bid on. A link to this form is provided in the prequalification form available through iCX and the
Agency’s website.
12. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – DAVIS-BACON. U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon wage rates
are applicable to this Contract. Copies of the applicable rates are included in this proposal.
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13. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The Contractor is hereby
notified that the most recent General Special Provisions in effect on the date of advertisement shall
apply to this Contract. The General Special Provisions may be found at the following address:
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/construct-material/construct-services/pre-
contractspecifications/vermont/2024
14. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – STANDARD DRAWINGS. The Vermont Agency of Transportation
Standard Drawings listed on the Index of Sheets are not included in the plan set, but may be found
at the following address:
https://resources.vtrans.vermont.gov/resources/cadd/VAOTconSTD_Name.xml?_gl=1*6cpy62*
_ga*MTU5MTQ3NTcyNi4xNzIwMjM5NjI0*_ga_V9WQH77KLW*czE3NTI3NTYyMzQkbzE
3NCRnMSR0MTc1Mjc1NjkwMyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.
15. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS. The Contractor is hereby notified
that the following informational documents for this Contract are available on iCXWeb and the
VTrans Bid Opportunities website. These documents are being provided during the bid solicitation
period for informational purposes only.
(a) Traffic Management Plan (TMP) Checklist
(b) Geotechnical Data Report – 23b758
(c) Geophysics Investigation Memo – 23b758
(d) Geotechnical Data Report – 23b755
(e) Supplemental Subsurface Investigation – 23b755
(f) Record Plans – 23b758
(g) Record Plans – 23b755
16. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL. The Contractor is hereby
notified that the Vermont state law, Act 135 of 2022, requires any person withdrawing surface
water (as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 1002 (20)) to register with and report the water withdrawal and
usage to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation beginning January 1, 2023.
Guidance can be found here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/rivers/streamflow-protection/act-
135-surface-water-withdrawal-registration-and-reporting
17. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS.
(a) Threatened, Endangered, and Rare Species.
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(1) The Contractor shall ensure all personnel working on the project site are made
aware of the potential presence and protected status of the northern long-eared bat.
The Contractor shall ensure all personnel working on the project site are aware of
all environmental commitments related to the northern long-eared bat. The clearing
of trees ≥3 inches in diameter at breast height within the project limits shall be
completed between October 1 and April 14, inclusive. The Contractor is hereby
made aware of the potential for Time-of-Year (TOY) restrictions related to
proposed Waste, Borrow and Staging areas. Cutting trees ≥3 inches in diameter
outside of the contract project limits shall require review under Section 105.26
Opening Off-Site Activity Areas.
(b) Invasive Material.
(1) If invasive species are delineated on the Plans or found in the project area and
confirmed by the Engineer, the invasive species, and any soil excavated from areas
that contained the invasive species, will be termed invasive material.
The Contractor shall handle the invasive material in accordance with the VTrans
State Highway System Roadside Terrestrial Invasive Plants Best Management
Practices (BMPs). The Contractor shall stockpile the invasive material separately
from other soil stockpile areas. A ground barrier and perimeter containment system
shall be in place around the area intended for stockpiling the invasive material.
Equipment shall be cleaned of all soil and plant matter prior to arriving on site in
accordance with Subsection 107.06. The equipment used for excavation and
transport of invasive material shall be cleaned of all soil and plant matter before
being used for work in other areas in accordance with the BMPs.
To the extent possible, invasive material shall be reused on site. Invasive material
shall only be reused on site in areas where the presence of the invasive species were
clearly evident. If there is an excess of invasive material, it shall be wasted in
accordance with the BMPs.
The cost of excavating invasive material will be paid for under the appropriate
Contract excavation items. When invasive species are delineated on the Plans, the
additional cost for handling invasive material, following the BMPs, cleaning
equipment, and wasting excess invasive material will be incidental to all other
Contract items. When invasive species are not delineated on the Plans, and
compensation is not otherwise provided for in the Contract, the work of handling
invasive material, following the BMPs, cleaning equipment, and wasting excess
invasive material will be considered extra work in accordance with Subsection
104.03 and will be paid for in accordance with Subsection 109.06.
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18. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – UTILITIES. Existing aerial facilities owned by Comcast and Vermont
Telephone Company will not require adjustment. The Contractor is cautioned to protect these
facilities from damage.
Existing aerial facilities owned by Green Mountain Power will be adjusted, as necessary, by
employees or agents of the above companies in accordance with the "Approximate Aerial Utility
Relocation Route” shown in the Contract Plans.
Contacts for the above listed companies are as follows:
Utility Company Contact Name Contact Number
Comcast Craig Kemp 603-494-9555
Green Mountain Power Caleb Hawley 802-353-0172
Vermont Telephone Company Judy Paton 802-289-2104
Employees or agents of the above listed companies are to be allowed free and full access within
the project limits with the tools, materials, and equipment necessary to install, operate, maintain,
place, replace, relocate, and remove their facilities.
There will be no extra compensation paid to the Contractor for any inconvenience caused by
working around and with the companies, or their facilities. Should the Contractor desire additional
adjustments of the utility facilities for his/her convenience, proper arrangements shall be made in
conformance with Subsection 105.09.
There are areas of underground utilities that may require additional locating beyond normal dig
safe measures The Contractor is hereby notified that exploratory excavation to locate existing
underground facilities may be necessary to protect these facilities from damage. Where approved
by the Engineer, these utilities shall be located and/or exposed by methods such as air/vacuum
excavation and/or hand digging to determine their exact location. This exploratory work shall be
classified as Trench Excavation of Earth, Exploratory and payment shall be through Pay Item
“204.2200, Trench Excavation of Earth, Exploratory, (N.A.B.I).”
The Contractor shall notify aerial utility pole owner if excavation is within 10 feet of an existing
pole. That pole owner may choose to be onsite for this activity. There will be no excavation
allowed within 5 feet of existing poles and anchoring.
Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 30, Chapter 86 (“Dig Safe") requires notice to Dig Safe before
starting excavation activities. The Contractor must telephone Dig Safe at 811 at least 72 hours
(excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) before, but not more than 30 days before,
starting excavation activities at any location. In addition, before excavation and/or pavement
grinding in or on the state highway right-of-way, the Contractor must contact the Agency’s Traffic
Signal Superintendent, Dan Ertel, to obtain/verify the location of Agency’s underground utility
facilities or to confirm the absence of such facilities. Dan can be reached at (802) 343-2188.
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The Contractor is advised that many towns are not members of Dig Safe. It is the Contractor’s
responsibility to check with towns prior to excavation and shall protect and restore utilities
damaged within the project and as set forth in Subsection 107.12.
All Contractors, subcontractors or material suppliers involved in any project-related activity shall
comply with all applicable codes and regulations related to working around live electrical lines;
including, but not limited to maintaining the required minimum clear distance from an electrical
utility facility. The Contractor’s Competent Safety Officer shall be well versed in OSHA and
VOSHA regulations and shall be capable of implementing a plan to conform to these regulations
during prosecution of work.
19. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION. The Contractor is made aware of
the following VTrans construction project(s) which are expected to be in progress within the area
of this project during its construction.
TABLE 1 – CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Project Contractor Anticipated Contract
Completion Date
STATEWIDE STPG SIGN(75) TBD June 2028
Bridgewater BM24401 TBD November 2028
Plymouth ER P23-1(333) TBD October 2028
Bridgewater ER P23-1(424 TBD October 2027
This list is not all-inclusive and it is possible there may be other VTrans, municipal, or private
construction projects within the area of this project during its construction.
The Contractor shall coordinate construction schedules and traffic control with the work required
for these projects.
There will be no extra compensation paid to the Contractor for any inconvenience caused by
working around these or other projects.
20. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) During construction, it will be necessary for the Contractor to maintain one-lane traffic for
extended periods of time. In no case shall the paved width for this one-lane traffic,
including shoulders, be reduced to less than 12 feet. This paved width shall remain free of
obstructions and obstacles at all times.
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(b) The Contractor shall position Portable Changeable Message Signs at locations determined
by the Engineer properly warning motorists of the roadway conditions ahead. As directed
by the Engineer, these locations may change during construction as needs arise based on
daily work activities. The message to be displayed shall be submitted to the Engineer in
advance for approval. The displayed message should accurately reflect what motorists can
expect to encounter through the project area. The cost of providing the Portable Changeable
Message Signs will be paid for under Contract item 641.1500 or 641.1700, as applicable.
The Contractor shall also install and maintain appropriate construction signing warning the
traveling public of the expected roadway surface conditions.
(c) Prior to final acceptance of the project, all drop inlets, bridge downspouts, and bridge joints
within the project limits shall be cleaned and all material within the drop inlets and bridge
joints shall be removed. All paved areas adjacent to curbs shall be swept and cleaned of all
extraneous material. Costs for this work will not be paid for directly but will be considered
incidental to all Contract items.
(d) There are special events throughout the year that may require close communication and
coordination between the Contractor and the municipality to reduce conflicts. The
municipality will advise the Engineer and Contractor of the specifics of each event and the
Engineer will direct the Contractor as to what actions, if any, will be necessary on the
Contractor’s part to minimize impacts to the event. Special events that may conflict with
Contractor operations are not limited to those which may be listed in this Notice to Bidders.
There will be no extra compensation paid to the Contractor for any inconvenience caused
by working around any listed or unlisted special events.
For more information about area special events, contact the following:
Plymouth: Angela Kissell
Town Clerk
Town of Plymouth
68 Town Office Rd, 05056
clerk@plymouthvt.org
802-500-1815
TABLE 1 – SCHEDULE OF KNOWN EVENTS
Event Date
Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival Late August 2026
Annual July 4th Calvin Coolidge Celebration Early July Annually
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21. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SUBSECTION 101.02. Subsection 101.02 is hereby modified by
revising the definition of “Contract” to add the phrase “General Special Provisions” immediately
following the phrase “Standard Specifications”.
22. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SUBSECTION 726.08. Subsection 726.08(a) is hereby modified by
being deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
(a) Waterproofing Membrane System, Type I. Type I waterproofing membrane system shall be
a Type I cold applied elastomeric system in accordance with ASTM D6153, except as
modified below.
(1) Permeability. The system shall have a maximum water vapor permeance of 1.0
perm, as determined in accordance with ASTM E96.
23. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SUBSECTION 728.02. When material is supplied in accordance with
Subsection 728.02(b) or Subsection 728.02(e), material in accordance with AASHTO M 180-18 or
AASHTO M 180-23 may be substituted in place of material meeting AASHTO M 180-25.
State of Vermont Agency of Transportation
Highways- PDB Environmental Section
219 N. Main Street
Barre, VT 05641
Memorandum
To: Project File Plymouth ER P23-1(327)
From: Sophia Seman, VTrans Biologist
Date: 11/13/2025
Subject: US Corps of Engineers (USCOE) General Permit Self Verification Memo
I have reviewed project Plymouth ER P23-1(327) for potential impacts to USCOE jurisdictional areas (wetlands
and waterways). I have determined the project qualifies for Self-Verification (SV) under the COE VT General
Permit NAE-2022-00024. All General Conditions (conditions 1-38 pages 27-38,) of the VTGP apply to this
project and a copy of the permit will need to be included in the contract documents. Respective Contractors
completing work authorized under this VTGP need to be familiar with all conditions of this permit. Please pay
particular attention to conditions 19 & 20 as there are important in-stream time of year restrictions and culvert
requirements under the SV process, as well as other special requirements. The VTGP is effective from
December 6, 2022, through December 6, 2027.
If the Contractor proposes modified or additional project limits, the project may no longer qualify for coverage
under the SV process. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to seek coverage of any project changes under the SV
process, VTGP, or with a USCOE Individual Permit. Please contact the USCOE at (802) 872-2893 for any
questions.
Attached
COE VT GP NAE 2022-00024
USCOE VT Project Office Contact:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New England District,
Vermont Project Office
11 Lincoln Street, Room 210
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
(802) 872-2893, (802) 879-7638 fax
www.nae.usace.army.mil/missions/regulatory
cenae-r-vt@usace.army.mil
General Permit No.: NAE-2022-00024 Effective Date: December 6, 2022
Applicant: General Public in the State of Vermont Expiration Date: December 6, 2027
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY GENERAL PERMITS
FOR THE STATE OF VERMONT
The New England District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) hereby issues
twenty-one (21) regional general permits (GPs) for activities subject to USACE jurisdiction
in waters of the United States (WOTUS), including navigable waters, within the boundaries
of the state of Vermont. These GPs are issued in accordance with USACE regulations at
33 CFR 320–332 (see 33 CFR 325.2(c)(1)). These GPs will provide protection to the
aquatic environment and the public interest while effectively authorizing activities that have
no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects.
This document contains the following sections: Page
SECTION I. JURISDICTION/AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS 2
SECTION II. REVIEW CATEGORIES AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES 2-4
SECTION III. GENERAL PERMITS 4-26
SECTION IV. GENERAL CONDITIONS 27-38
SECTION V. CONTACTS 39
SECTION VI. DEFINITIONS 40-44
In issuing these GPs, the Federal Government does not assume any liability for the
following: (a) damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted
or unpermitted activities or from natural causes; (b) damages to the permitted project or
uses thereof as a result of current or future activities undertaken by or on behalf of the U.S.
in the public interest; (c) damages to persons, property or to other permitted or unpermitted
activities or structures caused by the activity authorized by any of the GPs; (d) design or
construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work; or (e) damage claims
associated with any future modification, suspension or revocation of these permits.
________________________________________ __December 6, 2022___________
Tammy R. Turley Date
Chief, Regulatory Division
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SECTION I. JURISDICTION/AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS
1. A Department of the Army Permit is required from USACE for the following regulated
activities:
a. The construction of any structure in, over, or under any navigable water of the U.S.
(see 33 CFR 328), the excavating or dredging from or depositing of material in such waters,
or the accomplishment of any other work affecting the course, location, condition, or capacity
of such waters. The USACE regulates these activities under Section 10 of the Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899 (see 33 CFR 322); and
b. The discharge of dredged or fill material and certain discharges associated with
excavation into WOTUS including wetlands. The USACE regulates these activities under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (see 33 CFR 323).
2. Related laws: 33 CFR 320.3 includes a list of related laws including, but not limited to,
Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 USC 408, “Section 408”), Section 401
of the Clean Water Act, Section 402 of the Clean Water Act, Section 307(c) of the Coastal
Zone Management Act of 1972, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of
1966, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of
1956, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Section 302 of
the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, and Section 7(a) of the Wild
and Scenic Rivers Act.
3. In order for an authorization under these GPs to be valid, a Water Quality
Certification (WQC) under Section 401 of the CWA (33 USC 1341) or waiver thereof
must be obtained from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (VT ANR),
Watershed Management Division prior to the commencement of work in USACE
jurisdiction. The VT ANR has granted an Individual WQC for all activities authorized
under these GPs provided those activities meet the criteria as contained in these GPs
and USACE notifies VT ANR of projects obtaining written verification under these
GPs. The VT ANR will respond within the same response times required of the
Federal resource agencies.
SECTION II. REVIEW CATEGORIES AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. In order for activities to qualify for these GPs, they shall meet the terms and conditions
of this document, including the eligibility criteria listed in Section III and the general
conditions (GCs) listed in Section IV. The USACE will consider any activity requiring USACE
authorization to be unauthorized if that activity is under construction or completed and does
not comply with all of the terms and conditions of the GPs. The USACE will evaluate
unauthorized activities for enforcement action under 33 CFR part 326. Any activity not
specifically listed may still be eligible for authorization under these GPs; prospective
permittees are advised to contact USACE for specific eligibility determinations.
2. Project proponents are encouraged to contact the USACE Vermont Project Office
(VPO) with questions at any time (mailing address: 11 Lincoln Street, Room 210, Essex
Junction, Vermont 05452; email: cenae-r-vt@usace.army.mil; phone: (802) 872-2893).
Pre-application meetings (see 33 CFR 325.1(b)), whether arranged by USACE or
requested by applicants, are encouraged to facilitate the review of projects. Pre-
application meetings and/or site visits can help streamline the permit process by alerting
the applicant to potentially time-consuming concerns that may arise during the evaluation
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of a project (e.g., avoidance, minimization and compensatory mitigation requirements,
historic properties, and endangered species).
3. Federal and state jurisdiction may differ in some instances. Applicants are
responsible for applying for and obtaining all required federal, state or local approvals
(see GC 1). A permit from USACE may be required for specific activities regardless of
state of Vermont jurisdiction.
These GPs may also be used to authorize projects that are not regulated by the state
of Vermont.
4. How to Obtain/Apply for Authorization:
Project proponents must read each GP and the GCs to see if an activity is eligible for
authorization.
a. Self-Verification (SV):
May proceed without application or notification to USACE provided the project proponent
verifies that the activity will meet the terms and conditions of applicable GPs. Project
proponents shall comply with other federal laws such as the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
(WSRA). Consultation with outside experts, such as the State Historic Preservation Officer
(SHPO), federally-recognized tribes in the state of Vermont (Tribal Historic Preservation
Officers, or THPOs), National Park Service (NPS), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) listed in Appendix V may also be necessary. The USACE relies on the VT ANR
Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB) for notification of SV projects, as applicable.
b. Pre-Construction Notification (PCN):
i. For activities that do not qualify for SV, the applicant must submit a PCN to obtain
written verification from USACE before starting work in USACE jurisdiction. Digital submissions
are encouraged and preferred and can be submitted directly to USACE staff by email, or at
cenae-r-vt@usace.army.mil. Applicants must submit at least the following information:
• A completed USACE application form (ENG Form 43451).
• Plans that illustrate the proposed work in reference to the limits of USACE
jurisdiction as applicable. Plans should show existing and proposed conditions
and contain all other appropriate information.
• Federal wetland delineation documentation (i.e., Wetland Determination Data
Forms).
• Any information on federally listed endangered and threatened species and
critical habitat that occur or may occur in the project area (See GC 12).
• Any correspondence with the SHPO and THPOs indicating coordination with
these entities to ensure compliance with GC 11. Applicants are encouraged to
submit a copy of their application materials to the SHPO and the THPOs, at the
1 Located at www.nae.usace.army.mil/regulatory under “Useful Documents, Forms and
Publications.”
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same time, or before, they apply to USACE to be reviewed for the presence of
historic, archaeological or tribal resources in the permit area that the proposed
work may affect.
The USACE will coordinate review of all PCN activities with the interagency review team
(IRT) comprised of federal and state agencies and federally recognized tribes to ensure that
the proposed activity results in no more than a minimal impact to the aquatic environment.
This may require project modifications involving avoidance, minimization, and/or
compensatory mitigation for unavoidable impacts to ensure the net effects of a project are
minimal.
ii. Emergency Situations: Contact USACE immediately in the event of an emergency to
obtain information on the verification process and coordination requirements. The USACE
regulation at 33 CFR 325.2(e)(4) states that “an “emergency” is a situation which would result
in an unacceptable hazard to life, a significant loss of property, or an immediate, unforeseen
and significant economic hardship if corrective action requiring a permit is not undertaken
within a time period less than the normal time needed to process the application under
standard procedures.” Emergency work is subject to the same terms and conditions of these
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