Renovation of a detention facility in South Burlington, Vermont. Completed plans call for the renovation of a detention facility.

Contractors are invited to bid on the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF) Attic Catwalk Project for Buildings and General Services at 7 Farrell Street in South Burlington, Vermont. This project consists of, but is not limited to: Create a maintenance catwalk to allow for safe access to the space for routine maintenance and future improvements at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility. The Work is within an above-ceiling interstitial space over secured space below. The Work is to be executed from the roof. Access to the space will be through the newly created opening as part of this work. Secured facility requirements will remain in place at all times. To the extent practical, work is to be executed offsite with on-site activities limited to installation and assembly. While the project is under construction the facility will remain in operation. Close coordination with the occupant will be required at all times as not to impact the operation of the facility. 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 November 6, 2024. All questions should include Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF) Attic Catwalk 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 online. 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 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 3. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - PROHIBITION OF RUSSIAN GOODS: The Contractor is hereby notified that, pursuant to Vermont Executive Order No. 02-22, dated March 3, 2022, the purchase of Russian-sourced goods and goods produced by Russian entities (defined as institutions or companies that are headquartered in Russia or have their principal place of business in Russia) is prohibited. The awarded Contractor must fill out and sign the Executive Order 02-22 Vendor Certification as part of the Contract awarding process. This certification is required for all subcontracts for work performed solely for the State of Vermont and subcontracts for work performed in the State of Vermont. 4. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: a. CLOSING DATE: Bids must be received by the State by the due date specified on the front page of this RFP. Late bids will not be considered. i. The State may, for cause, issue an addendum to change the date and/or time when bids are due. If a change is made, the State will inform all bidders by posting at the webpage indicated on the front page of this RFP. ii. There will not be a public bid opening. However, the State will record the name, city and state for any and all bids received by the due date. b. 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. iv. PAPER FORMAT: Paper format bids will not be accepted. 5. Full Bonding is required for this job. 6. SUBMITTAL EXCHANGE(R): Contractor shall obtain a license for the State to utilize Submittal Exchange for the purposes of this project. The State and its representatives will have full control of the use of Submittal Exchange by authorized users of the State. Submittal Exchange(R), a web-based collaboration software system, shall be used to provide an on-line database and repository, which shall be used to transmit and track project-related documents. Based on an existing contract between the State and Submittal Exchange, the State anticipates that training and support during this project will be provided by Submittal Exchange at no additional cost to the selected contractor(s). 7. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR EVALUATION FORM: The Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) may require contractor evaluations on construction projects over $100,000 or at the discretion of the BGS Director. Evaluations will be used to compile contractor's performance on BGS projects to provide a history and assessment of the contractor's performance. 8. It is the Bidder's responsibility to thoroughly read and comply with all instructions and requirements of this bid solicitation