INVITATION TO BID DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GENERAL SERVICES STATE OF VERMONT Contractors are invited to bid on the Dead Creek Maintenance Shop project for Department of Fish and Wildlife at 966 Route 17 West in Addison, Vermont. This project consists of, but is not limited to: The Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area (DCWMA) in Addison had an existing 4100 SF equipment maintenance building that was determined structurally unsafe and subsequently removed in 2019. The need is to replace the original building with a smaller, more efficient code compliant structure in order to properly support the maintenance and operations of the wildlife management area The replacement project proposed is for a 48’w x 66’l (3168 SF) equipment storage area with a 24’w x 30’l (720 SF) heated workshop area, for an approximate new building total of 3900 SF. The preliminary replacement design was for a wood framed, wood truss clear span structure with metal panel siding and metal panel roofing. Architectural, structural, civil engineer drawings and specifications of the wood frame option are available for review. It should be noted that we prefer a steel framed, prefab-structure. Design requirement highlights included: • Locate the new building adjacent to existing headquarter building for security monitoring. Reuse/upgrade to current code requirements the existing utility infrastructure. Reuse/upgrade the existing site drainage system. Orient building openings east/west - predominant winds usually from north/south. South sloping main roof for future solar photovoltaic panel orientation. Maintain adequate clearance access for larger trailer and equipment turning radius allowances. • Allow for convenient access to DCWMA seasonal equipment needs: summer mowing equipment; boating equipment; winter plowing equipment; snowmobiles/ATV; road maintenance equipment. Five (5) overhead garage doors. Six (6) active equipment bays (approx. 16’ x 22’). 2 longer term equipment and storage bays. 1 heated bay (approx. 16’ x 24’) for winter plow maintenance, tool storage and tool security. All overhead garage doors located on gable end walls to prevent ice and snow accumulations from roof runoff. Reuse/replace existing steel frame gantry hoist for equipment maintenance. • Separate heated (heat pump) wood working workshop (approx. 24’ x 30’) and tool area. Fire separation and safety. Woodshop equipment work areas to meet safety clearance work zone standards. • Exceed minimum energy efficiency code requirements in the buildings heated area. Follow LEED Environmental Guidelines and best practices (without full certification unless specified by client). ADA code and all current State of VT code compliance requirements. (PREFERRED) ALTERNATE BUILDING OPTION - STEEL FRAME The alternative approach being requested would be to utilize a design-build to meet Vermont code, prefabricated steel frame building system of similar size and design requirements. The current proposal is to have the Building and General Service (BGS) division coordinate and purchase a State Revision Date: November 29, 2021 Page | 2 of VT code compliant pre-fabricated metal building system and under separate contract have an approved State of VT General Contractor provide construction coordination, erection and completion of the project. The General Contractor would provide: o Building purchase coordination, delivery coordination and erection. o BGS Standard General Condition Contract Requirements o Site Earthwork, Pavement and Utility infrastructure and upgrades. o Concrete slab and frost protected foundation work to VT code structural specifications. o Thermal and Moisture protection systems. oWindow and Door systems. o Final Finishes. o MEP - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems. o Final site grading, paving, and landscaping. The metal building system would be a gable end clear span rigid frame structure: minimum 6/12 roof pitch, 40 PSF ground snow load, 115 mph wind gust, class C wind exposure. Metal panel siding and metal panel roof. 12’0” min. high sidewalls. The foundation would be a 4’0” min. reinforced concrete perimeter frost wall with a reinforced concrete slab designed for equipment use with proper control/expansion joint design necessary to prevent slab cracking and failure. Final foundation design to be in full coordination with building manufacturer specifications. A geotechnical evaluation has been completed with a 3000 PSF soil bearing capacity confirmed. Five overhead garage doors are proposed with the two larger center bay units to have electrical assist operators. Adequate window placement and quantity to provide natural daylight and a minimum of two 3’0” egress doors per code requirement in the unheated storage area. The heated building portion of the project (approx. 1100 SF) shall include one equipment bay with overhead door access as well as the woodworking tool and supply area. The heated building area shall meet current energy efficiency standards and codes as far as insulation, thermal isolation breaks, moisture and vapor control, air infiltration and ventilation requirements. Compliance verification testing and efficiency confirmation is required. Woodworking equipment placement must be coordinated to allow for adequate work safety clearances to meet all OSHA requirements. Note: Site work finish grading 80% complete, pre-grading completed 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 February 10, 2022, 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: [email protected]. 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 Revision Date: November 29, 2021 Page | 3 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 mandatory pre-bid meeting at the site on January 25, 2022, at 1:30 PM. Site is located at 966 Route 17 West, Addison, Vermont. Please pull into driveway at project address and go to very end of driveway where complex of buildings is located. 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 [email protected] no later than 4:30 PM on February 3, 2022 All questions should include Dead Creek Maintenance Shop 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. Funding Source: This project is being funded, in whole or in part, through the state’s capital construction act(s) and shall require compliance with 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 . 3. 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. Revision Date: November 29, 2021 Page | 4 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 [email protected] . 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. d. U.S. MAIL OR EXPRESS DELIVERY OR HAND DELIVERY: i. All paper format bids must be addressed to the State of Vermont, Office of Purchasing & Contracting, 133 State Street – 5th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05633-8000. BID ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED ‘SEALED BID’ AND SHOW THE REQUISITION NUMBER AND/OR PROPOSAL TITLE, OPENING DATE AND NAME OF BIDDER. e. NUMBER OF COPIES: i. For bids submitted via mail, express, or in-hand, submit an unbound original (clearly marked as such) and one (1) paper copies f. Paper Format Delivery Methods: i. 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. ii. 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. Revision Date: November 29, 2021 Page | 5 iii. HAND DELIVERY: Hand carried bids shall be delivered to a representative of the Office of Purchasing & Contracting prior to the bid opening. A Security Officer is at 133 until 4:30PM which is the normal hours. A bid submitted by Hand Delivery will not be accepted after 4:30 PM. 4. Modified 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. Sincerely Jennifer Fitch Commissioner

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