Select Board reviews invitation-to-bid for culvert work on East Road, flags permitting and excavation tracking

Town staff presented a draft invitation-to-bid and scope of work for a culvert (referred to in discussion as the Culverne) on East Road and outlined permitting requirements. Staff said the project will require a permit and tracking of excavated materials; the board reviewed prevailing-wage and contractor-accounting considerations and discussed sending the bid package by invitation.

On the project, staff said: "This is for the Culverne on East Road," and explained the need for permitting and materials tracking. The board agreed the solicitation could be issued as written, and staff will proceed with the invitation-to-bid and necessary permit steps.