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Vermont public works bidding requirements

Jurisdiction: State of Vermont
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Verified Jul 8, 2026
Competitive bidding threshold (public work)
More than $50,000 (state)
Governing statute
29 V.S.A. §161
Award standard
Lowest responsible bidder
Multiple-prime required?
No statewide mandate
Prevailing wage
$100k / $200k (Capital Construction)
Addenda distribution
To each prospective bidder
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Competitive bidding threshold

When a state construction project's cost exceeds $50,000, the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services must publicly advertise or invite at least three bids.1

Award standard

Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder.

Multiple-prime contracts

Vermont has no statewide multiple-prime mandate. Unlike New York's Wicks Law or Pennsylvania's Separations Act, a single general contract is permitted.

Prevailing wage

Under 29 V.S.A. §161, prevailing wage covers projects funded in whole or part by the Capital Construction Act costing over $100,000, or projects at least 50% Act-funded costing over $200,000.1

Vermont sets rates from the average survey wage plus a fixed 42.5% fringe component, across three regions.

Document distribution & addenda

Vermont VTrans §102.03 sends every addendum to each prospective bidder who received a proposal form, and may postpone the proposal-opening date for an addendum requiring considerable change.3

The proposal-opening date may be postponed for an addendum requiring considerable change.

Record of change

Vermont advertises state construction over $50,000 and applies prevailing wage to Capital Construction Act projects over $100,000 (or $200,000 when at least half Act-funded), under 29 V.S.A. §161.

  1. Verified

    Added document-distribution source: Standard Specifications for Construction §102.03 (Addenda).

  2. Verified

    Page created and verified against 29 V.S.A. §161 and the Vermont state construction prevailing-wage schedule.

Sources

  1. 1. Vermont Legislature — 29 V.S.A. §161 (public buildings; bidding and prevailing wage). legislature.vermont.gov
  2. 2. Vermont Dept. of Labor — State construction prevailing wage rate schedule. vtlmi.info
  3. 3. Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) — Standard Specifications for Construction §102.03 (Addenda). outside.vermont.gov

Frequently asked

What is the competitive bidding threshold for public works in Vermont?
State construction projects over $50,000 must be publicly advertised or put to at least three bids (29 V.S.A. §161).
What are Vermont's prevailing-wage thresholds?
Capital Construction Act projects over $100,000 (fully funded), or over $200,000 when at least 50% Act-funded, under 29 V.S.A. §161.
Does Vermont require multiple-prime contracts?
No. Vermont has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Not legal advice. This page summarizes public law from primary sources for reference. Thresholds can change; always confirm the current requirement with the governing agency before relying on it for a specific procurement.