South Woodbury Cemetery Road Construction RFP

Woodbury Cemetery Commission Request for Proposals
The Woodbury Cemetery Commission is announcing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the
construction of a new dirt/gravel road and parking lot in the South Woodbury Cemetery to the
lower green burial section of the Cemetery.
All contractors and subcontractors shall carry full insurance.
Scope of Work
The beginning of the road is marked with stakes as is the proposed parking area. The road
begins before the first curve of the entrance road and proceeds down the hill to the green burial
section with a small parking area at the bottom to the left, marked with two stakes. The parking
area should be big enough for 5 cars, approximately 42.5’ x 30’ deep
The road should be 10’ to 12’ feet wide with a 15% slope. The proposal should detail the
grading of the road, the width and length, as well as the parking area. We are looking for a
simple driveway type of road.
A site visit for interested contractors is available. To schedule an appointment or ask questions,
please call or email Susan Stitely at 802-999-4889 / sstitely@vermont-icolleges.org.
Evaluation and Selection Criteria – The Commission will consider the following criteria when
evaluating and selecting proposals:
• Clarity and completeness of the submitted proposal.

Bidder’s ability to perform within agreed upon time.

Bidder’s experience and reputation, q uality of the materials and services specified in the
bid.


Price.

Bidder’s ability to meet other terms and conditions, including insurance and bond
requirements, if any.


Any other factors that the Commission determines are relevant and appropriate in
connection with a given project or service.

Start of Work – Work will commence on a date and time (either this spring or summer) mutually
agreed to by the Commission and the Contractor, following the execution of an approved and
signed contract.
The Woodbury Cemetery Commission will examine all proposals and reserves the right to reject
any or all received bids. The decision of the Commission will be final. Bids must be addressed
exactly as follows: Susan Stitely, Woodbury Cemetery Commission, Chair, 547 Dog Pond Rd. E.
Calais VT 05650, by May 20, 2026.
Cemetery Commission Members: Susan Stitely, Chair; Patti Garbeck, Vice Chair; Amy Hunt,
Stephanie Appleton, and Cacky Peltz.

WOODBURY CEMETERY COMMISSION BID FORM
It is important to fill out everything on the form including all contact information.

Contact Information
Primary Contact:
Name of Business:
Address:
Daytime Phone:
Email:
Available Start Date:
______________________________________________________________________________
Please fill out the section below and provide a narrative on a separate sheet of paper that includes

the materials to be use, equipment, length & width of road of the road and the parking area as
well as removal of any debris. The undersigned’s proposal for the firm fixed-price sum for is as
follows:

Firm Fixed-Price Base Bid for Fall 2025. If work begins in the spring of 2026 price
fluctuations will be allowed:
Labor $
Equipment $
Materials $
Debris Removal $
Other (describe in narrative) $
Base Bid Total $
DELIVERY DATE AND ACCEPTANCE If awarded this contract within thirty (30) days after
the time set for the opening of bids, Contractor agrees to provide work and materials as proposed
without escalation of prices if completed in 2026, and to complete installation as outlined in the
aforementioned scope of work.
The undersigned, having familiarized itself with the existing conditions of the site affecting the
work and conditions, hereby proposes to furnish all supervision, technical personnel, labor,
materials, tools, appurtenances, equipment, and services required to perform the proposed.
Respectfully Submitted,

Signature:
Name:
Company:
Title:

Cemetery Commission – April 15 – DRAFT MINUTES

Town of Woodbury
Cemetery Commission Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2026
Town Clerk’s Office -- 6:30pm

The Commission convened at the Town Clerk’s Office at 6:35pm. A quorum was present,
and all motions were seconded.
Commission members present: Susan Stitely , Patti Garbeck, Amy Hunt, Stephanie
Appleton, and Cacky Peltz.

Welcome of new member, Cacky Peltz

Review of plot purchases – Lily Barron, Town Treasurer
• Lilly presented the Balance Sheet for the current year which shows a liability of
$250 for Kirkyard burial service fees.
• Burial Fees - There is confusion on the sexton’s payment. He receives a flat fee
that is listed on the price list; however, does he also get paid $250 for each
burial? Lily will reach out to Joe for clarification and let us know. If he is not owed
that money, then it will be cemetery revenue as opposed to a liability.
• Plot Fee - FY 24 there were 4 plots sold. The CemCom previously decided the $15
deed recording fee is included in the cost of a plot. Lily will check on other fees
and how they are allocated.
• Lily asked for clarification on the location of the green burial cemetery. Susan
shared the green burial map for the South Woodbury Cemetery.

Previous Meeting Minutes
• Patti moved to approve the July 22, 2025 and the January 4, 2026
minutes; Amy seconded it, and the motion passed unanimously.

Election of Commission Officers
Patti nominated Susan as Chair, Amy seconded it
Amy nominated Stephanie for Secretary, Amy seconded it
Susan nominated Amy for Treasurer Patti seconded it
Susan moved to elect the slate as a whole Patti seconded it and the motion was
approved unanimously

Other Business:
Review of RFP for road into green burial section

• The new road needs work (steep area), the old one has been being used for now.
We want to make the new road similar to the existing roads into the cemetery.
We reviewed the CemCom Request for Proposals Bid Form.
• For advertising, Susan suggested placing it in the Hardwick Gazette, Front Porch
Forum and the Town website as well as sending it to a few others who have
expressed interest.
• Bids will be due one month from the date it appears publicly.

Cemetery signs
Patti asked for us to agree on the official names of the cemeteries before she makes the signs. We decided to keep the names as agreed upon previously in the Rules &
Regulations.

Buck Lake, West Woodbury, South Woodbury, Woodbury Center, Woodbury-Cabot

Placement of flags for Memorial Day
• Patti has ordered the flags and will check on when they will be ready.
• We will try to place the flags together or in groups of three if possible to
familiarize ourselves with each cemetery.
• Tentatively agreed on May 3rd to place flags together.
• Tentatively agreed to do West Woodbury on either May 3rd or May 13th.
Winter clean-up
• Mike Tatro will be doing this.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:31pm.

Submitted: Stephanie Appleton, Secretary
Signed by: Susan Stitely, Chair

April 17, 2026

Cemetery Commission – April 15 – AGENDA

Town of Woodbury
Cemetery Commission Meeting
April 15, 2026
Town Clerk’s Office -- 6:30PM



6:30 Meeting Begins
• Welcome of new member, Cacky Peltz
• Review of plot purchases – Lily Barron, Town Treasurer

7:00 Approval of
July 22, 2025 and January 4, 2026 Minutes

6:35 Election of Commission Officers

6:45 Other Business
• Review of RFP for road into green burial section
• Placement of flags for Memorial Day
• Winter clean-up

7:30 Adjournment