Demolition and site work for a residential development in Marshfield, Vermont. Working plans call for the demolition of a residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

As of October 28, 2024. They have pulled the RFP as of now. 1. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND The Town of Marshfield is participating in the Flood Resilient Communities Program which provides funding to towns to purchase and demolish properties damaged in natural disasters. This is a federally-funded program administered by the State of Vermont Department of Public Safety. The properties included in this RFP are being purchased by the Town of Marshfield, and closing will have occurred prior to commencement of the demolition. Contractors will provide their competitive bid to demolish and/or remove all improvements, including but not limited to, septic systems, water wells, buildings, foundations, electrical and phone lines, pavement, parking, fuel tanks, debris, sidewalks, driveways, accessory structures, and household hazardous materials. All asbestos-containing material shall be abated by a firm licensed to do such work in Vermont in accordance with Vermont rules prior to demolition. Contractors are responsible for returning the project site to a smooth, graded, stabilized, and vegetated condition that is in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, policies, plans, and regulations. Salvaging portions of buildings, selected materials, or entire structures is the choice of the contractor. Any salvage considered must be identified and given a value specified on the Bid Form as a negative number. The "actual" resale value of the salvage is not pertinent, but the allocation of Salvage Value will affect the final net dollar amount of the bid. 2. PROPOSAL GUIDELINES AND FORMAT Contractors must submit the following four items with their bid. If any of these items are not submitted by the bid due date the bid will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. Contractors must also attend a pre-bid site visit or their bid will be rejected. 1. Completed Bid Form for each parcel that the contractor wishes to be considered for (page 8- 10) 2. Copy of page 4 of this RFP with boxes checked to indicate contractor's choice (to indicate, for example, if contractor will remove or puncture and fill septic tanks) 3. Contractor's proof of insurance 4. References from three previous clients for whom you have completed demolition work. The Town of Marshfield is requesting lump sum bids. Contractors shall provide a cost for the project using the Bid Forms included in this document. Each contractor's total bid for this project will be the sum of the bid forms. The Town may decide to separate the three locations into individual awards if that is most efficient and cost-effective. Section 4 of this RFP shows options that can be used for certain aspects of the demolition and site work (to indicate, for example, if septic tanks will be removed or punctured and left in place). Contractors should indicate the method that they will use by marking the check boxes provided for # 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7. If additional space is needed please provide an attachment for Section 4 that clearly shows which options will be used. The winning bidder will be selected by the sole judgment the Town of Marshfield's Selectboard, based on technical expertise and experience, cost, project schedule, and completeness of proposal. Applications from minority and local businesses are encouraged. The Town of Marshfield reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, to waive any informalities or any irregularities therein, to accept any bid even though it may not be the lowest bid, to call for rebids, to negotiate with any bidder, and to make an award which in its sole and absolute judgment will best serve the Town's interest. The Town Clerk reserves the right to investigate the financial responsibility of any bidder to determine his or her ability to assure service throughout the term of the contract. The selected contractor will work for the Town of Marshfield and will be responsible to the Town for satisfactory completion of the project. Payment for services rendered in accordance with the contract will be made within 30 days of successful completion of the final inspection of the property. All contractors and subcontractors must have the following, and provide proof thereof, prior to executing a contract with the Town of Marshfield: a) License or certification for any work to be provided, as required. b) Insurance coverage as noted in this document. c) Technical capability, education, or expertise with regards to the skills and knowledge required to perform residential demolition projects. d) Contact information for three recent and unduplicated clients for similar projects, which need to include name, contact person, date of work, address and phone number. 3. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1. This project consists of demolition, disposal, and required site work for the following properties: 31 Upper Depot Road, 19 Folsom Hill Road, and 52 Onion River Road 2. The location and other particulars are identified in the property lister cards and tax maps. (Appendix A through C). 3. All work on the project as a whole must be completed within forty-five (45) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, unless more than one site is awarded to the same contractor; in that case, the time to complete shall be 90 days. 4. If additional time is required for any reason, including weather delays and delays caused by the community or the State, the Contractor must provide a written request for extension, which then must be approved by the Town of Marshfield. 4. REQUIREMENTS Required Professional Services Contractor Services are to be provided by an insured contractor, including subcontractors, in good-standing with the State of Vermont, holding any required certifications for the proposed work to be completed. A license or certification is required for the following professional services in Vermont: asbestos abatement, lead abatement, electrical, plumbing, and some aspects of septic system, water supply work. Services will be procured by competitive bid, and must be consistent with the Town of Marshfield's purchasing policy and are subject to the regulations in 24 CFR 85.36 as it pertains to procurement services. All contractors who wish to bid on the advertised project must meet all the minimum qualifications established by the Town of Marshfield.