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Contract Number: C03297
Contract Name: BRIDGEWATER ER P23-1(424)
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
ANR RME Consultation _________________________________________________________ 11
404 Corps of Engineers Permit ____________________________________________________ 13
Flood Hazard Area and River Corridor Permit ________________________________________ 65
240-0001 TEMPORARY ROADWAY ______________________________________________ 69
Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts FHWA 1273 June 2026 __ 72
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates 2026 - Windsor County ______________________________ 84
Bidding Requirements and Conditions ______________________________________________ 88
DBE Policy Required Contract Requirements CR110 - 2026 _____________________________ 100
Attachment C - Standard State Contract and Grant Provisions Rev 2-13-26 _________________ 105
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrim Assurances Appendix A and E _____________________ 115
Standard Federal EEO Construction Contract Specifications _____________________________ 118
Contractor EEO Certification Form - CA109 _________________________________________ 125
Vermont AOT Certificate of Compliance - CA271 _____________________________________ 126
Vermont AOT Minimum Labor and Truck Rates - CA101 _______________________________ 130
Commodity Index Prices CA170 - Spec Book 2024 ____________________________________ 131
Proposal Schedule of Pay Items ____________________________________________________ 132
Bridgewater ER P23-1(424)
PIN Number(s): 24d033 Advertised October 28th, 2026
Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 1
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE. This Contract shall be completed
on or before October 8th, 2027.
2. 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.
3. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – WORK REQUIREMENT. The Contractor is hereby notified that tree
clearing will be allowed outside the normal construction season.
4. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – NIGHT WORK. The Contractor is hereby notified that night work will
not be permitted on this Contract. Night will be as defined in Subsection 101.02.
5. 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.
Bridgewater ER P23-1(424) Advertised October 28th, 2026
Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 2
6. 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/
7. 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 12th, 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.
8. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – OTHER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.
ANR RME Consultation
404 Corps of Engineers Permit
Flood Hazard Area and River Corridor Permit
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 and E
Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications – CA26
Contractor Equal Employment Opportunity 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
Bridgewater ER P23-1(424) Advertised October 28th, 2026
Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 3
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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
12. 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/user_files/cadd_help/WebFiles/Downloads/Standards/VAO
TconSTD_Owner.xml?_gl=1*1bgjbkk*_ga*MTE4ODI3MzMyMy4xNzcwOTA3Mzk4*_ga_V9
WQH77KLW*czE3OTAyMDEzNjYkbzEyOCRnMCR0MTc5MDIwMTM3MyRqNTMkbDAk
aDA.
13. 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 Report
14. 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
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 4
15. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS.
(a) Threatened, Endangered, and Rare Species. 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 and tricolored 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 and tricolored bat.
All trees shall be clearly demarcated prior to removal. The removal of trees shall be
completed between OCT 1- APR 14, inclusive.
The Contractor is hereby made aware of the potential for TOY restrictions related to
proposed off-site activities. Cutting trees ≥ 3" DBH inches in diameter outside of the
contract project limits shall require review under Section 105.25 Opening Off-Site Activity
Areas.
16. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – UTILITIES.
Existing aerial facilities owned by Green Mountain Power, First Light Fiber, Comcast
Communications, Vermont Telephone Company, will not require adjustment. The Contractor is
cautioned to protect these facilities from damage.
Existing underground facilities owned by Vermont Telephone Company will not require
adjustment. The Contractor is cautioned to protect these facilities from damage.
Contacts for the above listed companies are as follows:
Green Mountain Power Caleb Hawley 802-234-5120
FirstLight Fiber Bill Gray 802-373-4319
Comcast Roahan McGee 802-683-6265
Vermont Telephone Company Judy Paton 802-885-7757
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 Cooperation with Utilities.
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 5
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 the 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.
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 Protection and Restoration of
Utilities and Services.
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.
17. 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.
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 6
TABLE 1 – CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Project Contractor Anticipated Contract
Completion Date
Statewide STPG SIGN(75) TBD TBD
Killington-Stockbridge ER STP
022-1(25) TBD TBD
Plymouth ER P23-1(328) TBD TBD
Plymouth ER P23-1(327) TBD TBD
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.
18. 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 15 feet. This paved width shall remain free of
obstructions and obstacles at all times.
(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.
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 7
(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:
Bridgewater: Nancy Robinson
Town Clerk
Town of Bridgewater
45 Southgate Loop
clerk@bridgewatervt.org
802-672-3334
19. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – AFAD. The Contractor is hereby notified that Automated Flagger
Assistance Devices (AFADs) are remotely operated devices that enable a certified flagger to be
positioned out of the lane of traffic and are used to control motorists through work zones.
AFADs shall only be used in situations where there is no more than one lane of approaching traffic
that needs to be controlled. Additionally, since AFADs are not traffic control signals, they shall
not be used to replace traffic signals or other continuously operating traffic control devices.
These devices may be used as a safety enhancement to flaggers on an hour-for-hour basis. AFADs
shall meet the following requirements:
(a) All AFAD applications shall meet the requirements of the applicable sections of the current
edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
(b) All AFAD applications shall be in accordance with NCHRP Report 350 or the MASH for
the applicable test level and device weight. Documentation of the crashworthiness of the
device shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to use on the project.
(c) AFAD applications shall always be controlled by a flagger who has been trained in the
operation of the AFAD and who meets the requirements of Section 630. The flagger shall
not flag traffic and operate an AFAD at the same time.
(d) Should an AFAD malfunction or otherwise not function as intended they shall be replaced
by another AFAD or flagger(s) or work shall cease and the roadway shall be opened to
unrestricted traffic flow immediately.
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 8
(e) Each AFAD will be considered equivalent to one flagger and will be measured and paid
for on an hourly basis under Item 630.1500 Flaggers. One hour of AFAD use shall be paid
for as one hour of flagging.
(f) Flaggers will only be measured for payment when actually performing flagging duties.
Flaggers controlling AFADs but not actually flagging will not be measured for payment,
but will be considered incidental to the Contract lump sum price for Item 641.1000 Traffic
Control, or Item 641.1100 Traffic Control, All-Inclusive, as applicable.
(g) The use of AFADs may be suspended at the discretion of the Engineer.
20. 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”.
21. 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.
Title-19 Standard Conditions:
1. A) The project shall be constructed as defined in the documents linked to the [PROJECT NAME]
project in this Title 19 Share Point site. B) Any amendment to the plans which in any way affects
surface waters and/or riparian corridors shall be reviewed by this office and approval received
by VTrans prior to construction. C) Any construction modifications that deviate from the
approved plans which in any way affects surface waters and/or riparian corridors shall be
reviewed by this office and approval received by VTrans prior to the construction activity.
2. That the contractor's schedule of accomplishment of water quality related work to be submitted
prior to the start of construction, and as required under general specification #105.23(a) shall
include site-specific methods of operation. Temporary construction fills, check dams, silt barriers
and other erosion control works shall be described and shown on pertinent plans.
3. That the Vermont Agency of Transportation general specification #105.23 addressing the control
of erosion and siltation be carefully adhered to in order to minimize turbidity and other adverse
impacts.
4. That the Vermont Agency of Transportation general specification #105.24 addressing pollution
control be carefully followed in order to limit, if not prevent altogether, the discharge of fuel,
grease, oil, raw concrete, paint, chemicals, and debris to any waters of the state.
5. An on-site pre-construction conference between the contractor, VTrans Resident Engineer and
the River Management Engineer shall be held prior to commencement of any in-stream
construction. Please contact the ANR River Management Engineer listed at the top of this email
to schedule the conference.
6. Approved in-stream working dates on this project are from July 1st to October 1st (unless
otherwise specified by the River Management Engineer). Contractor proposals for construction
activities in or adjacent to flowing water during the restricted period must be isolated from
stream flow and must receive prior approval from the River Management Engineer.
7. The provisions of this approval shall be made a part of the construction contract.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT
696 VIRGINIA ROAD
CONCORD MA 01742-2751
November , 2025
Regulatory Division
File Number: NAE-2025-02114
Mr. Glenn Gingras
VTrans Senior Biologist
Vermont Agency of Transportation
219 North Main Street
Barre, Vermont 05641
Sent by email: Glenn.Gingras@vermont.gov
Dear Mr. Gingras:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has reviewed your application under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), to place fill in about 2,035 sq. ft.
(0.05 acre) of an unnamed stream in conjunction with the replacement of a deficient 58”
x 36” culvert with a new 10’ x 6’ culvert on US Route 4 in Bridgewater, Vermont. The
structure will be embedded 2’. The work is shown on the enclosed plans, on four
sheets, titled “BRIDGEWATER ER P23-1(424)”, dated “May 8, 2025”.
Based on the information that you have provided, we verify that the activity is
authorized under General Permit #18 of the enclosed December 6, 2022, federal
permits known as the Vermont General Permits (GPs). The GPs are also available at
https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/State-General-Permits/Vermont-
General-Permit.
Please review the enclosed GPs carefully, in particular the general conditions
beginning on page 27, and ensure that you and all personnel performing work
authorized by the GPs are fully aware of and comply with its terms and conditions. A
copy of the GPs and this verification letter shall be available at the work site as required
by General Condition 27.
You must complete and return the enclosed Work Start Notification Form to this
office at least two weeks before the anticipated start date. You must complete and
return the enclosed Compliance Certification Form within one month following the
completion of the authorized work.
-2-
This authorization presumes that the work as described above and as shown on
your plans noted above is in waters of the U.S. If you wish, you may request an
approved jurisdictional determination (which may be appealed), by contacting the
USACE district for further instruction.
This authorization expires on December 6, 2027. You must commence or have
under contract to commence the work authorized herein by December 6, 2027, and
complete the work by December 6, 2028. If not, you must contact this office to
determine the need for further authorization and we recommend you contact us before
the work authorized herein expires. Please contact us immediately if you change the
plans or construction methods for work in our jurisdiction as we must approve any
changes before you undertake them. Performing work within our jurisdiction that is not
specifically authorized by this determination or failing to comply with the special
condition(s) provided above or all the terms and conditions of the GPs may subject you
to the enforcement provisions of our regulations.
This authorization does not obviate the need to obtain other federal, state, or local
authorizations required by law. Applicants are responsible for applying for and obtaining
any other approvals.
We continually strive to improve our customer service. To better serve you, we
would appreciate your completing our Customer Service Survey located at
https://regulatory.ops.usace.army.mil/customer-service-survey.
Please contact Michael S. Adams of my staff at (802) 872-2893 or
michael.s.adams@usace.army.mil if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Ryan Malterud
Deputy Chief, Regulatory Division
Enclosures
cc:
Mr. Scott Jensen, VT DEC, scott.jensen@vermont.gov
Mr. Glenn Gingras, VTrans, Glenn.Gingras@vermont.gov
31,683
1,609.5
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
24,000
© Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
1,219.0
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WGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere
Meters1,219.00
NOTES
Map of project location for Bridgewater
ER P23-1(424), created using ANR's
Natural Resources Atlas.
LEGEND
610.00
vermont.gov
DISCLAIMER: This map is for general reference only. Data layers that appear on
this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. ANR and
the State of Vermont make no representations of any kind, including but not
limited to, the warranties of merchantability, or fitness for a particular use, nor
are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the data on this map.
May 8, 2025
THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
1" = 2000 1cm = 240Ft. Meters
Roads
Interstate
US Highway; 1
State Highway
Town Highway (Class 1)
Town Highway (Class 2,3)
Town Highway (Class 4)
State Forest Trail
National Forest Trail
Legal Trail
Private Road/Driveway
Proposed Roads
Town Boundary
May 8, 2025
BRIDGEWATER ER P23-1(424)
May 8, 2025
BRIDGEWATER ER P23-1(424)
May 8, 2025
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WORK START NOTIFICATION FORM
**************************************************************************************
* EMAIL TO: michael.s.adams@usace.army.mil *
* or *
* MAIL TO: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District *
* Vermont Project Office *
* 11 Lincoln Street, Room 210 *
* Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 *
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Corps of Engineers File No. NAE-2025-02114 was issued to Vermont Agency of
Transportation. The permit authorized the permittee to place fill in about 2035 sq. ft.
(0.05 acre) of an unnamed stream in conjunction with the replacement of a deficient 58”
x 36” culvert with a new 10’ x 6’ culvert on US Route 4 in Bridgewater, Vermont.
The people (e.g., contractor) listed below will do the work, and they understand the
permit's conditions and limitations.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Name of Contractor/Firm:
Business Address:
Telephone Numbers: ( ) ( )
Proposed Work Dates: Start Finish
Permittee’s Signature:
Date:
Printed Name: Title:
******************************************************************************
FOR USE BY THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
PM: Michael Adams Submittals Required: __No__
Inspection Recommendation:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
For use of this form, see Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and
Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act; the proponent agency is CECW-COR.
Form Approved -
OMB No. 0710-0003
Expires 2027-10-31
The Agency Disclosure Notice (ADN)
The Public reporting burden for this collection of information, 0710-0003, is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
Send comments regarding the burden estimate or burden reduction suggestions to the Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, at
whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information-collections@mail.mil. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no
person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number.
PURPOSE: This form is used by recipients of U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Regulatory permits to certify compliance with the permit terms and
conditions.
Your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representative. If you fail to comply with this permit,
you are subject to permit suspension, modification, or revocation.
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit, sign this certification and return it to the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, New England District.
The certification can be submitted by email at or by mail at the below address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New England District
Regulatory Division, Vermont Project Office
11 Lincoln Street, Room 210
Essex Junction, VT 05452
COMPLETED BY THE CORPS
Corps Action Number: NAE-2025-
Permit Type: Regional General Permit
General Permit Number and Name (if applicable): GP #
Name of Permittee:
Project Name:
Project Location (physical address):
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
Date Work Started:
Date Work Completed:
Enclose photographs showing the completed project (if available).
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been
completed in accordance with all of the permit terms and conditions, and that any required compensatory mitigation has been completed in accordance
with the permit conditions.
Name Date Signature
ENG FORM 6285, DEC 2024 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.
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
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