AE NSCF Exhaust Fan Replacement Addendum 1

Location:	Vermont
Posted:	Sep 1, 2026
Due:	Sep 10, 2026
Agency:	State of Vermont
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	41 - Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Air Circulating Equip.
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EXHAUST FAN REPLACEMENT PROJECT

2559 GLEN RD, NEWPORT, VERMONT

ADDENDUM # 1

State of Vermont

Department of Buildings and General Services

Office of Purchasing & Contracting

133 State Street

Montpelier, Vermont 05633-8000

9/1/2026

TO ALL BIDDERS OF RECORD:

This Addendum consists of 1 page(s).

Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by entering its number and date on the Proposal Form. This Addendum forms

a part of the Contract Documents and modifies them as follows:

Items:

1. Questions & Answers:

a. Q: Does BGS require commissioning for this project and should we include those services in our bid?

A: The State will hire an independent commissioning agent for this project. The Architect/Engineer will be

responsible for coordination with the commissioning agent.

b. Q: 2.3 BASIC SERVICES, 2.3.2 states "Ensure the project complies with all applicable codes and

guidelines in effect at the time of the design, including but not limited to:" Based on the attached drawings

in the RFP is the period of design 1991?

A: The Architect/Engineer is to follows all current codes and guidelines, (2026) for work outlined in this

RFP.

c. Q: Can you advise if autocad or revit drawings are available for these buildings?

A: AutoCAD drawings exist for the buildings in general (such as floor plans), but with regard to the exhaust

fans, the only applicable drawings available are scans from when the buildings were constructed.

d. Q: On page 26 of 72 (Sample Contract), section 1.1.39, the current language is outside of standard insurance

coverage due to the lack of the word negligence. Can this section be changed to read “The

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER shall be responsible for and shall pay the amount of any increase in the total

Contract Price or the total Change Orders Price, which increase results from a negligent error,

inconsistency, or omission in the Contract Documents or instructions.”

A: The State will not accept proposed changes, exceptions, or modifications to the State’s standard contract

terms and conditions.

e. Q: On Page 32 of 72 of the RFP (Sample Contract) references Attachment C: Standard State Provisions for

Contracts and Grants (rev 10/01/24), however in other locations (as well as the state website) the 2/13/26

revision of Attachment C is the more current version. We assume the 2/13/26 revision of Attachment C

will be applicable?

A: Yes, the 02/13/26 revision of Attachment C is the most current and applicable.

END OF ADDENDUM # 1

Rev 03.20.2026

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

TITLE	QUESTIONS DUE	ANSWERS POSTED	DUE DATE	NO POSTING AFTER
AE NSCF Exhaust Fan Replacement Addendum 1	08/28/2026 04:30PM		09/10/2026 04:30PM

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