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ANR-Energy Efficiency Measures-ANR Office Complex RFP Request Date: 9/5/2019 3:37:26 PM
Open Date: 
Closing Date: 10/16/2019 2:00 PM
Intent To Bid Deadline: 
Est. Dollar Value: $43,000.00
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:
Chittenden
Keywords:
Construction (Building), Insulation Contractor, Mechanical Services and Repair

Bid Description:
INVITATION TO BID DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GENERAL SERVICES STATE OF VERMONT Contractors are invited to bid on the Energy Efficiency Measures at the Agency of Natural Resources Office Complex for the Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation located at 111 West Street in Essex Junction, Vermont. This project consists of but is not limited to improving energy efficiency at the ANR/Essex Office Complex by performing air sealing and installing insulation in two office buildings. Energy Efficiency Measures Summary: Fish & Wildlife Office Building 1. Attic: a. Air seal and upgrade insulation in the flat attic b. Air seal and re-insulate the attic mechanical rooms c. Improve doors from mechanical areas to main attic 2. Basement: a. Air seal and insulate accessible rim joists Energy Efficiency Measures Summary: State Parks Office Building 1. Attic: a. Remove and dispose of all rock wool insulation and damaged fiberglass insulation b. Air seal and upgrade insulation c. Improve attic hatch 2. Basement: a. Air seal and insulate accessible rim joists b. Insulate accessible foundation walls 3. Walls: a. Dense pack exterior walls with cellulose insulation 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 2:00 PM, October 16, 2019, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud in the department conference room. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting at the site located at 111 West Street in Essex Junction on October 2, 2019 at 4:00 PM. Interested parties will meet in large conference room in the Fish & Wildlife building. 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 12:00 PM on October 10, 2019. All questions should include Energy Efficiency Measures ANR Office Complex 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 on the State’s website http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php. 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.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php. 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. No Bonding is required for this job. 5. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to thoroughly read and comply with all instructions and requirements of this bid solicitation.

Special Instructions:
QUESTIONS DUE 10/10/19 BY 12:00 PM.
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