Opportunity
Vermont Department of Economic Development #73637
Dam Removal and Stream Restoration at Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Cambridge, VT
Posted
April 20, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
73637
NAICS
237990, 238910, 562910
This opportunity involves the removal of two dams within the Brewster River Watershed on Smugglers’ Notch Resort property in Cambridge, Vermont, to restore natural stream function and improve floodplain access. - Government Buyer: - Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), in partnership with Smugglers’ Notch Resort (SNR) - Scope of Work: - Morses Mill Dam Removal: - Full removal of a 30-foot-wide timber crib dam - Re-grading and stabilization of the adjacent floodplain to enhance floodplain access during storm events - SNR Access Dam Removal and Stream Restoration: - Demolition of a concrete weir outlet structure and three 24-inch corrugated metal pipes - Installation of a 12-foot wide by 8-foot tall concrete box culvert - Filling of the existing pond footprint - Restoration of the stream channel and connected floodplain - Proposal Submission: - Bidders may submit proposals for one or both projects - Construction drawings are available upon request from Fitzgerald Environmental Associates - Mandatory pre-bid site visit required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on ecological restoration, floodplain stabilization, and compliance with site-specific construction drawings - Coordination with both VNRC and SNR property management - Place of Performance: - Smugglers’ Notch Resort property, Cambridge, Vermont
Description
The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), in collaboration with Smugglers’ Notch Resort (SNR), is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the removal of two dams within the Brewster River Watershed on SNR property in Cambridge, VT. The projects include full removal of the 30-foot-wide Morses Mill Dam and removal of the SNR Access Dam with installation of a concrete box culvert and stream restoration. Bidders may bid on one or both projects, and a mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled.