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Demolition of Buildings at 50 South Main Street
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Request Date: 3/15/2024 12:18:46 PM
Open Date:
Closing Date: 4/12/2024 4:30 PM
Intent To Bid Deadline:
Est. Dollar Value: $0.00
RFQ Number:
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Buildings & General Svs, Facilities Division
133 State Street, 5th Floor
Montpelier,
VT
05633-8000
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Bid Type: Request for Proposal
Locations:
Washington
Keywords: Construction (Building), Construction (Non Building)
Bid Description:
INVITATION TO BID
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GENERAL SERVICES
STATE OF VERMONT
Contractors are invited to bid on the Demolition of Buildings at 50 South Main Street for Buildings
and General Services on behalf of the Agency of Transportation in Barre City, Vermont.
This project consists of, but is not limited to:
The contractor shall demolish two (2) buildings in Barre City located on Vermont Route 14
(South Main Street) including the dwelling at 50 South Main Street and the detached garage.
All components of the buildings shall be removed or decommissioned including foundations
and utilities.
The contractor shall remove both structures from the property including the foundations (with
the exception of the poured concrete section of the garage foundation); driveway pavement; and
all service lines (e.g., electrical, cable, telephone, water) to the residence up to the curb stop. The
contractor shall grade and level with clean material to promote positive drainage away from the
existing railroad track structure.
The contractor shall complete the intended work in a manner that does not negatively impact the
adjacent parcel or dwelling. The contractor will be held responsible for all damages to the
adjacent parcel or dwelling if any occur while executing the intended work at 50 South Main
Street. All damages shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor without cost to the State of
Vermont and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
The contractor shall note that concrete block wall comprised of large solid concrete blocks is
located behind the dwelling. It is considered independent of the structure and any removal of
the dwelling and garage should have no effect on the slope behind them. However, the contractor
shall note no excavation in front of the concrete block wall is allowed that could destabilize the
wall as well as the global stability of the larger slope behind the dwelling and garage. The
contractor shall completely remove the garage structure and its walls other than the poured
concrete section. The contractor shall remove and reset the existing large concrete blocks that
are adjacent to the railroad tracks in a stepped U-shape manner at the approximate foundation
location of the garage to retain the soil in this area. Any remaining concrete blocks shall be used
as fill within the existing garage footprint as well as additional clean, suitable material provided
by the contractor.
Hazardous material investigations have been completed and the findings included in the contract
documents. Asbestos containing material requiring abatement have been identified and removed
under a separate project. Numerous lead-bearing building components were identified and can
be found in the following document: TCLP Lead Sampling report for the residential structure
and garage at 50 South Main Street dated January 20, 2023.
Prior to the start of construction, the contractor is required to submit a Traffic Control Plan to
VTrans for review and approval to ensure traveling vehicles along Vermont Route 14 (South
Main Street) do not stop within the existing at-grade crossing limits during construction. The
contractor shall provide advance warning to traveling vehicles utilizing advanced warning signs,
barrels and/or cones, highway flaggers, and other traffic control features.
Revision Date: July 20, 2023
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During construction the contractor is advised that all construction shall be completed in
accordance with the Special Conditions for the Removal/Demolition of a Structure provided by
the City of Barre Office of Planning & Permitting.
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, until April 12, 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.
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
April 1, 2024. All questions should include Demolition of Buildings at 50 South Main Street
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.
Revision Date: July 20, 2023
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2. Funding Source:
This project is being funded using Vermont Capital Construction Act funds and/or
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and federal funds that require compliance
with the Davis-Bacon Act. In addition to the various requirements of the Davis-Bacon
Act, wages for construction employees shall be paid using no less than the higher of
either the federal (Davis-Bacon Act) or Vermont’s Prevailing Wage and Fringe Benefit
Rates.
Please note that when procurements are supported by federal funds, SOV business users
must take affirmative steps that include at least the following Socioeconomic affirmative
steps per 2 C.F.R. § 200.321:
1. Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women’s business
enterprises on solicitation lists;
2. Assuring that small and minority businesses and women’s business
enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources;
3. Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks
or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority
businesses, and women’s business enterprises;
4. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which
encourage participation by small and minority businesses, and women’s
business enterprises;
5. Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the
Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development
Agency of the Department of Commerce; and
6. Requiring the prime/general contractor, if subcontracts are to be let, to take
the same affirmative steps as listed in numbers 1 through 5.
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
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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 at 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.
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 BIDS: 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.
Revision Date: July 20, 2023
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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
April 1, 2024. All questions should include Demolition of Buildings at 50 South Main Street
Project in the subject line.
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