Site work and remodeling of a mixed-use development in Bennington, Vermont. Completed plans call for the remodel of a fitness / recreation center; office development; theater / auditorium; and clubhouse / community center.

The Town of Bennington (Town or Owner) is seeking proposals from architectural firms for design services related to the rehab and retrofit construction of 30,000 square feet of space within the 100,000 sg. ft. former Bennington High School Building at 650 Main Street in Bennington. This proposal requests services to determine overall project feasibility and schematic design development for the purpose of securing project funding. Project feasibility includes: determining the scope of work for the rehab and retrofit construction of 30,000 square feet of space within the 100,000 sg. ft. former Bennington High School Building into a gymnasium, locker rooms, auditorium, senior center facility, offices for non-profits, commercial kitchen and dining room and offices for Meals on Wheels, workshops, and other municipal uses to ascertain projected costs. A phased design and construction approach is anticipated where the Phase I consists of the Senior Center area; Meals on Wheels Commercial Kitchen; Meals on Wheels Dining Area; public restrooms; and all supporting office areas for the Senior Center and Meals on Wheels. Phase I construction must be completed no later than June 30, 2023. Preliminary cost estimates have been obtained by the Town and will be supplied to the chosen architectural firm. Week of June 20, 2022 Select Applicant Interviews - to be scheduled Friday, June 24, 2022 Selection and Notification Week of June 27, 2022 Sign CM Contract and Team Kick-off Meeting Project Timeline Construction Start: December 2022 Construction Completion (Phase 1): No later than June 30, 2023 Construction Completion (Phase 2): December 2023 (anticipated) Please direct all questions via email to Paul Dansereau, Town of Bennington Director of Facilities, at pdansereau@benningtonvt.org. Minority-owned, women-owned and locally-owned businesses are encouraged to apply, and if applicable, should identify themselves as such. The Town of Bennington reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, with or without cause, and to waive immaterial defects and minor irregularities in responses. All decisions related to this solicitation by the Town of Bennington will be final. The Town of Bennington reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information of one or more respondents. This solicitation in no way obligates the Town of Bennington to award a contract. The Town of Bennington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. *The list of planholders and/or interested bidders is not being tracked by the stakeholders involved with this project. If you are an interested contractor and wish to be listed as a bidder, please notify our editorial staff at addtobidlist@constructconnect.com.