Site work for a mixed-use development in Franklin, Vermont. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

**As of November 11, 2024, project has not been awarded yet, timeframe will be in a the next two weeks. The State of Vermont is seeking proposals for the deinstallation of an aeration system at Lake Carmi in Franklin, Vermont. The aeration system in Lake Carmi consists of two compressors, one located at Lake Carmi State Park and the other on the Patton Shore, together with a total of 258,000 feet of airline connected to 40 diffusers in the deeper areas of the Lake. Question Deadline 08/23/2024 at 4:30 PM ET All questions are required to be submitted electronically via email to Christopher Roberts at Christopher.roberts@vermont.gov using the subject line Lake Carmi Design, Build, Maintain RFP Questions. Responses to questions will be provided on or before Friday, August 30, 2024, 4:30 p.m. EDT. Est. Dollar Value: $260,000.00 The State of Vermont (hereinafter the State) is seeking proposals for the deinstallation of an aeration system at Lake Carmi in Franklin, Vermont. Up to $262,000 is available for the period September 15, 2024 to April 30, 2025. The aeration system in Lake Carmi consists of two compressors, one located at Lake Carmi State Park and the other on the Patton Shore, together with a total of 258,000 feet of airline connected to 40 diffusers in the deeper areas of the Lake. The location of all in-lake diffusers is shown in Figure 1 and Table 1 below, and the location of land-based equipment is shown in Figure 2 Project Timeline All work is to be completed between/by October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, although completion by April 15 is preferable. Specific deliverable deadlines are indicated in the sample deliverables table below. Reservation of State's Rights The State reserves the right: o to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, with or without cause in the best interest of the State; o waive technicalities in submissions; (A technicality is a minor deviation from the requirements of an RFP that does not impact the substantive terms of the bid/RFP and can be considered without a material impact on the RFP process, etc.). If uncertain of whether a condition qualifies as a technicality, consult with the OPC or AGO for clarification. For example, a late bid is NOT considered a technicality; o to make purchases outside of the awarded contracts where it is deemed in the best interest of the State; and o to obtain clarification or additional information. Insurance Respondents to this RFP should be aware that they will need to agree to the State of Vermont Customary Contract Provisions (Attachment C) in order to execute an agreement for this project. Special care should be paid to Workers' Compensation coverage for out-of-state Vendors. Vermont statute requires insurance carriers be specifically licensed to write Workers' Compensation coverage in Vermont. Out-of-state Vendors may have Workers' Compensation coverage valid in their home state, but their carrier may not be licensed to cover workers' compensation for work actually performed by their employees in Vermont. Contact for Proposals: Christopher Roberts, ANR Department of Environmental Conservation, Financial Operations, (802) 261-5864, christopher.roberts@vermont.gov