OVERVIEW The Village of Swanton hereby requests proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase and installation of a ventilation system for the Fire Department that will eliminate engine exhaust and off-gassing of turnout gear and hoses. The Village hopes to secure grant funding to aid in the purchase of this system, so all aspects of the project proposals must follow state and federal grant requirements, as well as the Village of Swanton’s Grant Management Policy and Procurement Policy. The Village of Swanton is a municipality in Northwestern Vermont with approximately 2,500 residents. The Village has 40 full-time employees and operates Police, Public Works, Electric, Water, and Sewer Departments and supports a volunteer Fire Department. The Fire Department Facility is a 5,730 square foot building with 3 vehicle bays and 6 overhead doors for entrance and exit of the bays. The Fire Department currently has23 members who meet in the truck bay area where trucks and turnout gear are stored. The off-gassing from the trucks, hoses and turnout gear are known to cause cancer in those with extended exposure. The Village would like to reduce the risk to the First Responders who selflessly serve their community.

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