Renovation of a mixed-use development in Wardsboro, Vermont. Completed plans call for the renovation of a one-story above grade industrial development; one-story above grade library; one-story above grade municipal facility; one-story above grade fire / police facility; and one-story above grade municipal facility.

Esitmated Award Date: 1/27/2026 The Town of Wardsboro (hereinafter "The Town") is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide whole-building weatherization services at five public buildings: o The Wardsboro Town Hall, located at 99 Main St, Wardsboro, Vermont 05355 o The Wardsboro Town Office, located at 71 Main St, Wardsboro, Vermont 05355 o The Wardsboro Town Garage, located at 77 Dump Rd, Wardsboro, Vermont 05355 o The Wardsboro Firehouse, located at 49 Main St, Wardsboro, Vermont 05355 o The Wardsboro Public Library, located at 170 Main St, Wardsboro, Vermont 05355 Contact for RFB Questions Anand Fedele, Assistant Planner/Project Manager Windham Regional Commission 139 Main Street Suite 505 Phone: 802-257-4547, ext. 115 Brattleboro, VT 05301 Email: afedele@windhamregional.org The Town of Wardsboro is seeking qualified contractors to perform whole-building weatherization services at five town-owned properties: the Wardsboro Firehouse, Public Library, Town Office, Town Hall, and Town Garage. Contractors should refer to the attached RFB for details. The Scope of Work for this project is informed by recommended Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) identified in Energy Assessments for each of the five buildings. Copies of the Energy Assessments can be obtained by emailing afedele@windhamregional.org. Improvements are listed on a building-by-building basis. Deviations from the below listed Scope of Work should be explicitly identified and justified by bidders in responses to this RFB. 2.2.1. TOWN HALL IMPROVEMENTS o Exterior Basement Door & Transom Replacement o Dispose of a poorly performing exterior person door and single-pane transom window. o Inspect door and transom frame for physical damage, alignment issues, signs of water entry, and air gaps. Make repairs as needed. o Install an insulated, metal replacement door. Replacement door shall feature a foam core, thermal break, and a double-pane sealed window unit with an inert gas fill. o Install a double-pane transom window with low-E glass and an inert gas fill. o Air seal gaps between the door/transom frame and rough opening to ensure an airtight connection with the wall. o Apply weatherstripping to the jamb and threshold. o Door Weatherstripping & 9-Lite Efficiency o Replace the weatherstripping on the two back exterior person doors along the jambs and thresholds. o Propose options for improving the performance of the 9-lite windows in the 2 doors- options being considered include: The conversion of the 9-lites to double-pane high-performance units. The full replacement of the two doors (if this option is more cost-effective than conversion, disregard the above weatherstripping measure). o Window Repair and Basement Window Infill o Repair four window sashes in the meeting room and one in the main stairwell area so that they close properly and seal well to the sill. o Replace the broken window pane in the basement window and infill the basement windows with rigid foam plugs. o Attic Hatch Insulation o Add additional rigid foam insulation to the attic hatch and install several layers of plywood to weigh down the panel and ensure it seals tight to the weatherstripping. 2.2.2. TOWN OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS o Attic Vapor Barrier Sealing and Door Weatherstripping o Seal all vapor barrier seams and penetrations with air barrier tape. o Install a layer of fire-taped sheetrock over the entirety of the attic vapor barrier. o If necessary, extend vent shuts and add blown-in cellulose to the entire attic ridge cap to bring the R-value to R-49 or higher. o Insulate attic door with rigid foam insulation and weather-strip along the door perimeter General Air Sealing o Seal upper and lower openings near the chimney with rigid foam insulation and weather-stripping. o Undertake comprehensive air sealing work to address areas identified in the Energy Assessment, including: Gaps around windows, doors, and utility penetrations. Ceiling joist-to-wall joints, wall panel seams, wall-to-floor joints, and trim transitions. Wood-to-wood and wood-to-sheetrock joints using clear silicone and backer rod for larger gaps. o Seal the hatch of each knee wall attic with rigid insulation and weatherstripping. o Remove the existing fiberglass insulation in the knee wall spaces, air seal with at least 2" of closed cell spray foam, and reinstall original insulation. 2.2.3. TOWN GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS o Foundation Insulation o Excavate the soil along the rear and side walls of the garage at least 3 feet below grade. o Apply continuous R-15 rigid polystyrene insulation to the exposed foundation. o Cover insulation with stucco or similar protective material; provide flashing at the transition to metal siding. o Do not insulate along the front wall where vehicle traffic might cause damage. o Restore excavated areas to original condition. o Overhead Door Weatherstripping and Air Sealing o Remove existing weatherstripping on all overhead doors. o Install replacement weatherstripping in sealant bed to ensure full perimeter contact. o Check to ensure a tight seal and effective operation. 2.2.4. LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS o Basement Water Management and Vapor Barrier Installation (Main House) o Regrade basement floor and remove debris as needed. o Install a gravity-fed sump pump system at a low point in the basement; sump pump shall possess battery backup. o Install a drainage mat in the center of the crawlspace floor to direct water to the sump pump. Cut drainage channels along the basement perimeter to direct water. o Route sump pump discharge to a code-compliant location. o Install a durable vapor barrier across the basement dirt floors. Lap the vapor barrier onto the foundation walls EITHER: 6" above historic water entry (if insulating ceiling,) OR 6" below grade (if insulating foundation walls) Seal all vapor barrier seams manufacturer-recommended tape. o Install plank walkways to protect from occasional foot traffic. o Install a dehumidifier in the encapsulated basement and drain to sump pump basin. o Basement Insulation Option A: Basement Ceiling (preferred) o Remove existing ~1" rigid foam in basement ceiling Apply at least 5" of closed-cell spray foam across the entire basement ceiling to target R-33 at a minimum. o Apply thermal barrier coating. o Install rigid foam poly-wrapped window plugs over basement windows; edges shall be taped and air sealed. o Basement Insulation Option B: Foundation Walls o Remove existing ~1" rigid foam in basement ceiling. o Apply at least 3" of closed-cell spray foam across the foundation walls from underside of basement ceiling to 1' below exterior grade. o Overlap foam with vapor barrier by at least 6". o Install rigid foam poly-wrapped window plugs over basement windows; edges shall be taped and air sealed. o Cathedral Ceiling (Second Floor Closet) Insulation/Air Sealing o Air seal all seams in existing 2" of XPS insulation o Install closed-cell spray foam over existing insulation to create air sealing layer. o Cover spray foam with layer of sheetrock. o Knee Wall/Roof Insulation/Air Sealing o As needed, open knee-wall spaces on the second floor. o Insulate in the plane of the sloped roof to the exterior wall top plate using spray foam or dense pack cellulose. o Air seal all transitions and penetrations. o Restore walls to original condition. o Wall Insulation in Select Locations o Insulate empty or deficient wall bays in the main house identified throughout the Energy Assessment, including: Above window heads Wall bays visible from exterior sheathing gaps Second-floor stairwell exterior wall Dormer cheek walls o Insulate first-floor band joists using dense-pack. o All injection holes must be patched and finished to match original condition. o General Air Sealing o Undertake comprehensive air sealing work to address air leakage areas identified in the Energy Assessment, including but not limited to: Perimeter of first-floor bathroom ceiling Electrical panel in children's area Beam-to-ceiling gaps in barn Wall-floor joints at baseboards (caulk or foam) Timber frame wood-to-wood joints (use backer rod + silicone) Wood-to-sheetrock gaps Storage closet adjoining barn (extensive wood-to-wood sealing) o Perform post-work blower door test to target significant reduction from current 1.35 CFM/sf @ 75 Pa result. o Door Improvements o Insulate the basement bulkhead door with 2" of rigid foam on the inside of the door; tape edges and fully weatherstrip at head, jambs, and threshold. Weatherstrip the front entrance door and air seal the frame to the walls and floor. o Inspect weatherstripping at all doors and replace as needed. o For unused exterior doors, install insulated rigid-foam panels between door and storm door. o Window Air Sealing o Air seal all window perimeters with foam or caulk. o Replace or repair damaged weather-stripping along window sash and meeting rails. 2.2.5. FIREHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS o General Air Sealing o Undertake comprehensive air sealing work to address air leakage areas identified in the Energy Assessment, including but not limited to: Entrance door perimeter Penetration in front wall stairwell Recessed hallway lights Inspect and seal identified leakage locations at interior doors leading to knee walls unless knee-wall spaces are later encapsulated (see below); Attic hatch; hatch shall be insulated and weather-stripped according to audit instructions; Garage exhaust fan dampers; contractor shall verify operation and replace or repair seals as needed; o Overhead Door Weatherstripping and Air Sealing o Adjust door closers to ensure tight seal and proper contact with weatherstripping. o Remove existing weatherstripping along both overhead doors. o Install replacement weatherstripping in sealant bed to ensure full perimeter contact (head, jambs, and sill). o Replace or repair bottom rubber gasket as needed. o Foundation Insulation o Excavate soil along perimeter foundation walls to minimum 18" depth. o Clean foundation surface. o Install 3" XPS insulation from bottom of trench to top of foundation; cut around projections/irregularities. o Install break metal flashing cap under siding and lap over XPS insulation. o Install mechanical fasteners at top edge. o Cover above-grade insulation with stucco or similar protective material. o Restore excavated areas to original condition. o Roof/Attic Insulation and Air Sealing o Gain access to attic/knee walls and convert to conditioned/semi conditioned spaces o Insulate in the roof plane and at gable ends of main attic and knee wall cavities with R-40 spray foam. o Remove vent chutes and cap gable vents with painted plywood. o Apply approved thermal barrier coating to meet fire code. o Install added spray foam to insulate uninsulated wall behind medical supply room (see page 19 of associated Energy Assessment