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ANR DEC Lake Carmi Mill Pond Dam Improvements
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Request Date: 1/26/2024 1:56:36 PM
Open Date:
Closing Date: 4/17/2024 4:30 PM
Intent To Bid Deadline:
Est. Dollar Value: $0.00
RFQ Number:
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Buildings & General Svs, Office of Purchasing & Contracting
133 State Street, 5th Floor
Montpelier,
VT
05633-8000
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Bid Type:
Request for Proposal
Locations:
State-Wide
Keywords:
Construction (Building), Roofing Contractor
Bid Description:
INVITATION TO BID
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GENERAL SERVICES
STATE OF VERMONT
Contractors are invited to bid on the Lake Carmi/Mill Pond Dam Improvements for the Agency of
Natural Resources – Department of Environmental Conservation located at 3595 Vermont Route 120
in Franklin, Vermont.
This project consists of, but is not limited to:
Repairs to Lake Carmi / Mill Pond Dam located in Franklin, VT.
This project will includes leveling the embankment crest, installing over-topping protection, clearing and
grubbing, installing a chain-link fence, improving the parking lot, minor concrete repairs, removal of the
inoperable Low-Level Outlet (LLO) at right abutment, new LLO at left abutment, removal of stop logs
and replacement with fixed concrete crest.
Left abutment will involve temporary cofferdam and work in the water and will take place before
regulatory out of water date. Right abutment work will not involve temporary coffer dam work is to be
performed in the dry. Right abutment work will take place after October, 1st per agreement with adjacent
campground property owner. Site access at the left abutment will involve only State property, while
construction at the right abutment involves a temporary construction easement across campground
property.
Sealed Bids accompanied by proper Bid Security will be received by the Department of Buildings and General
Services, at 133 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05633-8000, untilMarch 20, 2024, at 4:30 PM.
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: $TBD
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.
Revision Date: July 20, 2023
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There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting at the site on February 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM.. Meeting at the
North-side (Left abutment) pull off.
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 4:30 PM on March 8, 2024. All
questions should include Lake Carmi/Mill Pond Dam Improvements 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 the changes that have
been made.
2. Funding Source:
This project is being funded, in whole or in part, through the ANR General Fund. Wages for
construction employees shall be paid no less than the Vermont Prevailing Wage and Fringe
Benefit Rate requirements (reference Instructions to Bidders, Prevailing Wage Rate
Requirements). A complete list of occupations and associated wage rates are available on the
internet at: http://www.vtlmi.info/lmipub.htm
This project is being funded in whole or in part using federal monies. If a bidder requires
assistance in preparing their proposal, registering with SAM.gov or needs guidance on
socioeconomic certifications, the bidder may contact the Agency of Commerce & Community
Development (ACCD), Department of Economic Development (DED), APEX Accelerator. The
Vermont APEX Accelerator (formerly the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC))
specializes in helping small businesses navigate the documentation associated with State and
Federal procurement. There is no cost to the Contractor for assistance provided by APEX
Accelerator. Their website is: https://accd.vermont.gov/economic-development/programs/ptac
3. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – PROHIBITION OF RUSSIAN GOODS: The Contractor is hereby
notified that, pursuant to Vermont Executive Order No. 02-22, dated March 3, 2022, the purchase
of Russian-sourced goods and goods produced by Russian entities (defined as institutions or
companies that are headquartered in Russia or have their principal place of business in Russia) is
prohibited. The awarded Contractor must fill out and sign the Executive Order 02-22 Vendor
Certification as part of the Contract awarding process. This certification is required for all
subcontracts for work performed solely for the State of Vermont and subcontracts for work
performed in the State of Vermont.
4. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
a. CLOSING DATE: Bids must be received by the State by the due date specified on the front
page of this RFP. Late bids will not be considered.
i. The State may, for cause, issue an addendum to change the date and/or time when bids
are due. If a change is made, the State will inform all bidders by posting it on the
webpage indicated on the front page of this RFP.
Revision Date: July 20, 2023
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ii. There will not be a public bid opening. However, the State will record the name, city
and state for any and all bids received by the due date.
b. STATE SECURITY PROCEDURES: Please be advised extra time will be needed when
visiting and/or delivering information to State of Vermont offices. All individuals visiting
State offices must present a valid government issued photo ID when entering the facility.
i. State office buildings may be locked or otherwise closed to the public. If this RFP
permits hand delivery of bids, delivery instructions will be posted at the entrance to the
State facility. Any delay caused by State Security Procedures will be at the bidder’s
own risk.
c. BID DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS:
i. ELECTRONIC: Electronic bids will be accepted.
ii. E-MAIL BIDS. Emailed bids will be accepted. Bids will be accepted via email
submission to BGS.VTBids@vermont.gov . Bids must consist of a single email with
a single, digitally searchable PDF attachment containing all components of the bid.
Multiple emails and/or multiple attachments will not be accepted. There is an
attachment size limit of 40 MB. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to compress the PDF
file containing its bid, if necessary, in order to meet this size limitation.
iii. FAX BIDS: Faxed bids will not be accepted.
iv. PAPER FORMAT: Paper format bids will not be accepted.
5. Full Bonding is required for this job.
6. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR EVALUATION FORM: The Department of Buildings and
General Services (BGS) may require contractor evaluations on construction projects over $100,000 or
at the discretion of the BGS Director. Evaluations will be used to compile contractor’s performance
on BGS projects to provide a history and assessment of the contractor’s performance.
7. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to thoroughly read and comply with all instructions and
requirements of this bid solicitation.
Sincerely
Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner
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