Renovation of a municipal facility in Rutland, Vermont. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 2,380-square-foot municipal facility.

The City ofRutland is requesting bids from experienced contractors to remove and replace carpet in City Hall. Prior to beginning any work, the Contractor shall obtain Insurance Coverage. The certificate of insurance coverage shall be documented on forms acceptable to the City. The City shall be additional named insured on the Contractors insurance. The Contractor is responsible to verify that: all subcontractors, agents or workers meet the minimum coverages and limits plus maintain current certificates of coverage for all subcontractors, agents and workers. all work activities related to the agreement shall meet minimum coverages and limits Minimum coverages are: Workmens Compensation - $ 100,000.00. General Liability with limits of $500,000 bodily injury. Property Damage Liability with limits of $ 100,000. 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 of the Contractor for the Contractors 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. Remove/Disposal offsite of all old floor covering. Floor prep/repairs to areas that require it. Install 2,380 square feet of commercial carpet tile. Areas to cover 1st and 2nd floor hallway (except an area near the Mayors office, one landing and both sides of 6 stairs near Clerks office). All points of entrance will have walk-off carpet tile. Earth tones/neutral color(s). Mohawk Group Expedition Collection Carpet or comparable. The Contractor shall communicate with the Building Inspector Mark Sadakierski to schedule the work and coordinate property access. City Hall hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm. 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.