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Brattleboro State Office Building (SOB) Sidewalk-Curb Project
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Request Date: 2/8/2024 11:40:33 AM
Open Date:
Closing Date: 3/21/2024 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:
Windham
Keywords: Construction (Non Building), Construction Management, Landscaping, Concrete, Culvert Replacement
Bid Description:
STATE OF VERMONT
Department of Buildings & General Services
February 2024
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Brattleboro State Office Building (SOB)
Sidewalk-Curb Project
Brattleboro, Vermont
I N D E X
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
BID PROPOSAL
MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (M/WBE) CONTACT REPORTING FORM
INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING BONDS
BID BOND
PERFORMANCE BOND
PAYMENT BOND
GUARANTY BOND FORM
CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL
SAMPLE CONTRACT INCLUDING ATTACHMENT A&B
ATTACHMENT C: STANDARD STATE PROVISIONS FOR CONTRACTS AND GRANTS
CONSTRUCTION SITE WASTE REDUCTION PLAN
SAMPLE CHANGE ORDER
MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (M/WBE) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT REPORT
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT REPORT
MEAN PREVAILING WAGE RATE NOTICE
EO-02-22-VENDOR CERTIFICATION FORM
GENERAL CONDITIONS
SPECIFICATIONS:
00 01 10 Table of Contents
00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets
01 00 00 Basic Requirements
01 33 00 Submittal Procedures
01 33 00 2 Submittals
01 35 53 2 Security Procedures
09 91 13 Painting
23 11 13 Underground Oil Tank Manways
31 05 16 Aggregates for Earthwork
32 12 16 Asphalt Paving
32 13 13 Concrete Paving
32 17 23 Pavement Markings
DRAWINGS:
G-001 Cover Sheet
C1.0 Existing Conditions and Temporary Controls Plan
C1.1 Existing Conditions Photographs
C1.2 Demolition Plan
C2.0 Site Plan
C3.0 Site Details
C3.1 Oil Tank Details
Revision Date: July 20, 2023
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INVITATION TO BID
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GENERAL SERVICES
STATE OF VERMONT
Contractors are invited to bid on the Brattleboro State Office Building (SOB) Sidewalk-Curb Project for the
Department of Buildings and General Services at 232 Main Street in Brattleboro, Vermont.
This project consists of, but is not limited to the following:
Replace concrete sidewalks (700 SF, +, -), and (100 LF, +, -) of concrete curbing and asphalt
replacement as described in the plans and specifications. Other miscellaneous work includes supplying
and installing new manway frames and covers and a new spill containment chamber for the 8,000-gal
underground fuel tank, and removing, refurbishing, and reinstalling a bike rack.
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 21, 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.
There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting at the site on February 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Please
meet at the gazebo on the North side of the 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 4:30 PM on March 6, 2024. All
questions should include Brattleboro SOB Sidewalk-Curb 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.
Revision Date: July 20, 2023
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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 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funds and/or Vermont Capital Construction Act funds. 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
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/economicdevelopment/
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.
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.
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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 BGSDirector. Evaluations will be used to compile the 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
Special Instructions: 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 6, 2024. All
questions should include Brattleboro SOB Sidewalk-Curb 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.
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