This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Montpelier, Vermont. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

For Statewide Electrical and Fire Alarm Services NO CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD QUESTIONS DUE BY: January 25, 2023 @ 4:30 PM 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. Questions may be e-mailed to the point of contact on the front page of this RFP. Any comments, questions, or exceptions not raised in writing on or before the last day of the question period are waived. The State reserves the right to award Contracts that contain some, but not all, of the service categories, project values, and/or districts requested by a Contractor. At the close of the question period a copy of all questions or comments and the State's responses will be posted on the State electronically. 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 question The State shall have the authority to evaluate Responses and select the Bidder(s) as may be determined to be in the best interest of the State and consistent with the goals and performance requirements outlined in this RFP. The State of Vermont reserves the right to obtain clarification or additional information necessary to properly evaluate a proposal. Failure of vendor to respond to a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection of that vendor's proposal. To secure a project that is deemed to be in the best interest of the State, the State reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, with or without cause, and to waive technicalities in submissions. The State also reserves the right to make purchases outside of the awarded contracts where it is deemed in the best interest of the State. Contracts arising from this RFP will be for a period of two years with an option to renew for one additional two-year period. This contract can be extended for one (1) additional 24 month period with mutual agreement between both parties at a rate not to exceed _%. The State anticipates the start date will be March 1, 2023 Bonding is not required for this project. It is the policy of the State of Vermont that M/WBE's shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed with state funds. All Bidders are encouraged to contact M/WBE's in an effort to recruit them to submit proposals for the work or portions thereof. The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sexual orientation in the award and performance of subcontracts. The Department of Buildings and General Services shall, in accordance with Executive Order #15- 91, and for publicly funded capital construction projects exceeding $50,000.00, comply with the following provisions and requirements. Upon receipt of letter of intent to award contract, the successful bidder shall submit an M/WBE Reporting Form along with certificates of insurance and other pre-contract information. The form includes space to report the name, address and phone number of the M/WBE's contacted, the trade, if their price was included in the bid proposal, and if not, the reason for rejection of their bid. The contract will not be executed until the M/WBE Form is received. Failure to contact M/WBE's on or when projects require sub-contract work may constitute non-compliance and may result in forfeiture of future bidding privileges until resolved