Site work for a detention facility in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont. Completed plans call for site work for a detention facility.

Contractors are invited to bid on the Perimeter Fence Improvement Project for the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility at 1270 US Route 5 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. This project consists of, but is not limited to: 1. Remove fence posts that are indicated on the plans along with their entire concrete base. 2. Backfill and compact post holes. 3. Drive new one piece 18' replacement posts. The posts shall be driven a minimum of 5' 6" below grade. Line posts shall be 2 3/8" O.D. and terminal posts to be 3" O.D. unless otherwise noted on plans. 4. Reattach existing fabric and associated hardware to match original conditions. 5. Grade as required to provide smooth contours. 2" max between bottom rail and finished grade. 6. Contractor to coordinate each days proposed work schedule and location with security. 7. Cooperate work as to maintain one solid and secure perimeter fence at all times. 8. Perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) must be in operation at the end of each work day unless directed otherwise by security. 9. All unused material to be disposed of legally off site. 10. All tools to be secured in a trailer or removed from the site at the end of each day. Coordinate trailer site location with the project manager. The state will make no attempt to contact contractors with updated information. It is the responsibility of each contractor to periodically check the posting site for any and all notifications, releases and addendums associated with the RFP. 2. NOTE: On occasion hard copy addendums may be required due to size or type of media/requirements. If applicable and as determined by the Department of Buildings and General Services, addendums that require hard copy distribution, a copy of such addenda will be mailed or delivered for each set of plans and specifications issued to the bidders, prior to the bid date. However, it is the responsibility of the bidder to be sure they have received all addenda, and must so state the number of addenda they have received on the proposal. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: 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 to BGS.OPCVendorDocs@vermont.gov no later than 4:30 PM on March 28, 2023. All questions should include NERCF Perimeter Fence Improvement Project in the subject line. Any comments, questions, or exceptions not raised in writing on or before the last day of the question period are waived. At the close of the question period a copy of all questions or comments and the State's responses will be posted 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 questions. Bidder's attention is directed to: 1. General Conditions for Construction Contracts. It is the Bidder's responsibility to thoroughly read and comply with all requirements. Please pay close attention due to changes that have been made. 2. Funding Source: This project is being funded, in whole or in part, through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and/or Vermont Capital Construction Act funds. Wages for construction employees shall be paid no less than the Vermont Prevailing Wage and Fringe Benefit Rate requirements (reference Instructions to Bidders, Prevailing Wage Rate Requirements). A complete list of occupations and associated wage rates are available on the internet at: http://www.vtlmi.info/lmipub.htm. If a bidder requires assistance in preparing their proposal or needs guidance on socioeconomic certifications, the bidder may contact the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). PTAC specializes in helping small businesses navigate the documentation associated with State and Federal procurement. Their website electronically b. STATE SECURITY PROCEDURES: Please be advised extra time will be needed when visiting and/or delivering information to State of Vermont offices. All individuals visiting State offices must present a valid government issued photo ID when entering the facility. i. State office buildings may be locked or otherwise closed to the public. If this RFP permits hand delivery of bids, delivery instructions will be posted at the entrance to the State facility. Any delay caused by State Security Procedures will be at the bidder's own risk. c. BID DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: i. ELECTRONIC: Electronic bids will be accepted. ii. E-MAIL BIDS. Emailed bids will be accepted. Bids will be accepted via email submission to BGS.VTBids@vermont.gov. Bids must consist of a single email with a single, digitally searchable PDF attachment containing all components of the bid. Multiple emails and/or multiple attachments will not be accepted. There is an attachment size limit of 40 MB. It is the Bidder's responsibility to compress the PDF file containing its bid if necessary in order to meet this size limitation. iii. FAX BIDS: Faxed bids will not be accepted. d. U.S. MAIL OR EXPRESS DELIVERY OR HAND DELIVERY: i. All paper format bids must be addressed to the State of Vermont, Office of Purchasing & Contracting, 133 State Street, 5th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05633-8000. BID ENVELOPES MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED 'SEALED BID' AND SHOW THE REQUISITION NUMBER AND/OR PROPOSAL TITLE, OPENING DATE AND NAME OF BIDDER. e. NUMBER OF COPIES: