Renovation of a municipal facility in Rutland, Vermont. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

The City ofRutland is requesting bids from experienced contractors ("Contractor") to replace two window lintels at Rutland City Hall. Location -the two most south/west windows on the second floor facing the Price Chopper Supermarket, also known as the City Engineer's office window and the assistant building inspector/health office window. Lintels are a concrete product that are cranking and separating from years ofweathering. Safeguard the sidewalk/street for the duration of project. Removal/disposal offsite of all replaced items. Replace lintels, brick/mortar, reseal around windows. Lintels are a concrete product that are cranking and separating from years ofweathering. Safeguard the sidewalk/street for the duration of project. Removal/disposal offsite of all replaced items. Replace lintels, brick/mortar, reseal around windows. 1. all subcontractors, agents or workers meet the minimum coverages and limits plus maintain current certificates of coverage for all subcontractors, agents and workers 2. all work activities related to the agreement shall meet minimum coverages and limits 3. Minimum coverages are: o Workmen's Compensation - $ 100,000.00 o General Liability with limits of $500,000 bodily injury o Property Damage Liability with limits of $ 100,000 o Automobile Liability Bodily Injury Policy with combined limits bodily injury and property damage of $600,000 No warranty is made that the coverages and limits listed herein are adequate to cover and protect the interests ofthe Contractor for the Contractor's operations. These are solely minimums that have been developed and must be met to protect the interests ofthe City. All bids become the property of the City upon submission. The cost of preparing, submitting and presenting a bid is the sole expense ofthe bidder. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids received as a result of this solicitation, to negotiate with any qualified source, to waive any formality and any technicalities or to cancel this request for bids in part or in its entirety if it is in the best interests ofthe City. This solicitation of bids in no way obligates the City to award a contract. The City of Rutland considers illness and injury prevention of primary importance in all phases of its operations and administration. It is the objective of the City to provide a safe and healthful environment for all its workers and guests. For this reason, the City insists upon strict compliance with OSHA safety standards and environmental regulations. All consultants/contractors/vendors must be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including proper use of personal protective devices, trench protection, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space entry, and scaffolding assembly. Contractors shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection. It shall be the duty and responsibility of all contractors and their respective subcontractors to be familiar with and comply with 29 USC Section 651, et seq., the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended ("OSHA Act") and to enforce and comply with all provisions of this Act. If the City observes any situations which are in violation of this requirement, the Contractor will correct the violation immediately at their own expense. Work may not continue until the violation is corrected. If the City observes repeated violations, the City will consider this a breach of contract and may terminate the contract between the City and the Contractor without liability. The Contractor will be paid for work completed, and the Contractor will be responsible for paying any fines incurred by the City because of actions ofthe Contractor. All questions related to this Request for Bids shall be directed to Building Inspector Mark Sadakierski at (802) 774-7820. Other than for very routine questions, all questions will be answered in writing and distributed to all prospective bidders.