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BGS - DOL Security Upgrades-Hebard SOB Newport VT RFP Request Date: 6/14/2019 11:26:20 AM
Open Date: 
Closing Date: 8/7/2019 1:30 PM
Intent To Bid Deadline: 
Est. Dollar Value: $51,000.00
RFQ Number: 
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Buildings & General Svs, Office of Purchasing & Contracting

133 State Street, 5th Floor
MontpelierVT 05633-8000

Bid Type:
Request for Proposal

Locations:
Orleans
Keywords:
Construction (Building), Lighting and Lighting Fixtures

Bid Description:
INVITATION TO BID DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GENERAL SERVICES STATE OF VERMONT Contractors are invited to bid on the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) Security Upgrades project for the Department of Buildings & General Services (BGS) located at Emory Hebard State Office Building, 100 Main Street in Newport, Vermont. Renovate VDOL Suite 210, creating a public waiting room with a security wall between the public and private section. Work consists of removing an existing dividing wall with alterations to existing offices, storage room, bathroom, and receptionist area to create a waiting room with public workstations. Contractor to relocate walls, doors, interior windows, suspended ceiling and flooring to create the new security wall with a C.R. Laurence transaction window for safe interaction. Work consists of, but not limited too; architectural, HVAC, electrical, data, security and sprinkler work as shown on attached plans. The SOV will supply and install the VoIP phone, card reader and HES 5200 electrical strike. VDOL Suite will be vacated while contractor completes their work. Working schedule shall be Monday through Friday (7am – 4:30pm) unless pre-approved by project manager. Once started, contractor to continuously work until project is completed. Contractor to complete bathroom modifications first so VDOL can use conference room during remaining renovations. Contractor to install plastic zip wall between conference room and construction area. BGS will submit the Division of Fire Safety Permit and post approved permit on site prior to contractor arrival. All other applicable permits and codes (ADA requirements) shall be the responsibility of the contractor and followed in accordance with local and state building codes. Provide itemized pricing for the following two items: 1. Supply & install eight new lighting fixtures (Maxlite MLVT24D3040/SB lighting fixtures with all necessary accessories), as shown on plans A102 (Reflected Ceiling Plan-New Work). 2. Supply & install modular partitions as shown on plans A102 & A103. See A103, construction note #11 for further information. Sealed Bids accompanied by proper Bid Security will be received by the Department of Buildings and General Services, at 109 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05609-3001, until 1:30 PM on August 7, 2019, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud in the department conference room. Documents may be obtained from Blueprints Etc, 20 Farrell Street, South Burlington VT 05403, by phone at 802-865-4503, by fax at 802-865-0027 or email to: orders@blueprintsetc.com. Project Manuals and Plans are available for preview at: http://www.blueprintsetc.com in the Public Plan Room. Any and all notifications, releases and addendums associated with this project will be posted at http://www.blueprintsetc.com. There is a non-refundable fee for each set of documents purchased. Fee to Include one (1) Hard Copy & one (1) Digital CD-ROM Copy: $30.00 1. Please be advised that all notifications, releases, and addendums associated with this RFP will be posted on-line in the plan room where the original solicitation resides unless otherwise determined that a hard copy is necessary. The state will make no attempt to contact contractors with updated information. It is the responsibility of each contractor to periodically check the posting site for any and all notifications, releases and addendums associated with the RFP. 2. NOTE: On occasion hard copy addendums may be required due to size or type of media/requirements. If applicable and as determined by the Department of Buildings and General Services, addendums that require hard copy distribution, a copy of such addenda will be mailed or delivered for each set of plans and specifications issued to the bidders, prior to the bid date. However, it is the responsibility of the bidder to be sure they have received all addenda, and must so state the number of addenda they have received on the proposal. 3. If Bidders choose to pull information from other third-party sites, Bidders’ do so at their own risk as there is one official source of information for documents as indicated above. There will be a pre-bid meeting at the site on located at 100 Main Street in Newport, VT on June 27, 2019 at 3:00 PM. Interested parties will meet in the VDOL Suite 210. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Any vendor requiring clarification of any section of this RFP or wishing to comment or take exception to any requirements of the RFP must submit specific questions in writing to BGS.OPCVendorDocs@vermont.gov no later than 3:00 PM on July 11, 2019. All questions should include VDOL Security Upgrades Project in the subject line. Any comments, questions, or exceptions not raised in writing on or before the last day of the question period are waived. At the close of the question period a copy of all questions or comments and the State's responses will be posted at http://www.blueprintsetc.com. Every effort will be made to post this information as soon as possible after the question period ends, contingent on the number and complexity of the questions. Bidder’s attention is directed to: 1. General Conditions for Construction Contracts. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to thoroughly read and comply with all requirements. Please pay close attention due to changes that have been made. 2. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: a. CLOSING DATE: Bids must be received by the due date and at the location specified on the front page of this RFP. b. The bid opening will be held at 109 State Street, Third Floor, Montpelier, VT and is open to the public. c. SECURITY PROCEDURES: Please be advised extra time will be needed when visiting and/or delivering information to 109 State Street. All individuals visiting 109 State Street must present a valid government issued photo ID when entering the facility. d. SEALED BID INSTRUCTIONS: All bids must be sealed and must be addressed to the State of Vermont, Office of Purchasing & Contracting, 109 State Street – Third Floor, Montpelier, VT 05609-3001. BID ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED ‘SEALED BID’ AND SHOW THE PROPOSAL TITLE, OPENING DATE AND NAME OF BIDDER. e. All bidders are hereby notified that sealed bids must be received and time stamped by the Office of Purchasing & Contracting located at 109 State Street – Third Floor, Montpelier, VT 05609-3001 - by the time of the bid opening. Bids not in possession of the Office of Purchasing & Contracting at the time of the bid opening will be returned to the vendor, and will not be considered. Any delay deemed caused by Security Procedures or courier/mail delivery service will be at the bidder’s own risk. f. Office of Purchasing & Contracting may, for cause, change the date and/or time of bid openings or issue an addendum. If a change is made, the State will make a reasonable effort to inform all bidders by posting at: http://www.blueprintsetc.com . g. All bids will be publicly opened. Typically, the Office of Purchasing & Contracting will open the bid, read the name and address of the bidder, and read the bid amount. However, the Office of Purchasing & Contracting reserves the right to limit the information disclosed at the bid opening to the name and address of the bidder when, in its sole discretion, the Office of Purchasing & Contracting determines that the nature, type, or size of the bid is such that the Office of Purchasing & Contracting cannot immediately (at the opening) determine that the bids are in compliance with the RFP. As such, there will be cases in which the bid amount will not be read at the bid opening. Bid openings are open to members of the public. Bid results are a public record however, the bid results are exempt from disclosure to the public until the award has been made and the contract is executed. 3. DELIVERY METHODS: a. SECURITY PROCEDURES: Note that security procedures concerning delivery of any mail or parcels to 109 State Street may delay receipt of mail/parcel pieces by one business day. b. U.S. MAIL: Bidders are cautioned that it is their responsibility to originate the mailing of bids in sufficient time to ensure bids are received and time stamped by the Office of Purchasing & Contracting prior to the time of the bid opening. c. EXPRESS DELIVERY: If bids are being sent via an express delivery service, be certain that the RFP designation is clearly shown on the outside of the delivery envelope or box. Express delivery packages will not be considered received by the State until the express delivery package has been received and time stamped by the Office of Purchasing & Contracting. Due to security procedures express deliveries must be received by 10:30 AM in order to be received by the Office of Purchasing & Contracting that same day. d. HAND DELIVERY: Hand carried bids shall be delivered to a representative of the Office of Purchasing & Contracting prior to the bid opening. e. ELECTRONIC: Electronic bids will not be accepted. f. FAX BIDS: Faxed bids will not be accepted. 4. Modified Bonding is required for this job. 5. SUBMITTAL EXCHANGE®: Contractor shall obtain a license for the State to utilize Submittal Exchange for the purposes of this project. The State and its representatives will have full control of the use of Submittal Exchange by authorized users of the State. Submittal Exchange®, a web-based collaboration software system, shall be used to provide an on-line database and repository, which shall be used to transmit and track project-related documents. Based on an existing contract between the State and Submittal Exchange, the State anticipates that training and support during this project will be provided by Submittal Exchange at no additional cost to the selected contractor(s). 6. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to thoroughly read and comply with all instructions and requirements of this bid solicitation.

Special Instructions:
QUESTIONS DUE: 07/11/2019 AT 3:00 PM
Awardees
GRAVES BUILDERS
9/12/2019  
329 Cloud Brook Road
Barnet, VT
$68,890.00