AOT NORTHEAST KINGDOM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (EFK) TERMINAL BUILDING REPLACEMENT

Location:	Vermont
Posted:	Oct 15, 2024
Due:	Nov 12, 2024
Agency:	State Government of Vermont
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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AOT NORTHEAST KINGDOM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (EFK) TERMINAL BUILDING REPLACEMENT	Request Date: 10/15/2024 11:32:41 AM Open Date: Closing Date: 11/12/2024 4:30 PM Intent To Bid Deadline: Est. Dollar Value: $0.00 RFQ Number:
Buildings & General Svs, Office of Purchasing & Contracting 133 State Street, 5th Floor Montpelier , VT 05633-8000

Bid Type:
Request for Proposal

Locations:
Orleans
Keywords:
Construction (Building), General Contractor

Bid Description:
Contractors are invited to bid on the Northeast Kingdom International Airport (EFK) Terminal Building
Replacement for Buildings and General Services on behalf of the Agency of Transportation at 2628 Airport Road in
Coventry, Vermont.
This project consists of, but is not limited to:
Provision of all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and miscellaneous services required for the construction
and completion of a New 1,838 square foot General Aviation Terminal Building at the Northeast Kingdom
International Airport (EFK).
Construction Building and Environmental Permit compliance shall be followed for this project which
involves Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Civil / Site components. This
information can be found on the Contract Plans, Specifications, and Permits.
Sealed Bids accompanied by proper Bid Security will be received by the Department of Buildings and General
Services by email to BGS.VTBids@vermont.gov until November 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM.
Documents may be obtained from Blueprints Etc, 20 Farrell Street, South Burlington VT 05403, by phone at 802-
865-4503, by fax at 802-865-0027 or email to: orders@blueprintsetc.com. Project Manuals and Plans are available
for preview at: http://www.blueprintsetc.com in the Public Plan Room. Any and all notifications, releases and
addendums associated with this project will be posted at http://www.blueprintsetc.com. There is a non-refundable
fee for each set of documents purchased.
Fee to Include one (1) Hard Copy & one (1) Digital CD-ROM Copy: $TBD
1. Please be advised that all notifications, releases, and addendums associated with this RFP will be
posted on-line in the plan room where the original solicitation resides unless otherwise
determined that a hard copy is necessary. The state will make no attempt to contact contractors
with updated information. It is the responsibility of each contractor to periodically check the
posting site for any and all notifications, releases and addendums associated with the RFP.
2. NOTE: On occasion hard copy addendums may be required due to size or type of media/requirements.
If applicable and as determined by the Department of Buildings and General Services, addendums that
require hard copy distribution, a copy of such addenda will be mailed or delivered for each set of plans
and specifications issued to the bidders, prior to the bid date. However, it is the responsibility of the
bidder to be sure they have received all addenda and must so state the number of addenda they have
received on the proposal.
3. If Bidders choose to pull information from other third-party sites, Bidders’ do so at their own risk as
there is one official source of information for documents as indicated above.
No pre-bid meeting is being held.
QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: 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 October 29, 2024. All questions should
include Northeast Kingdom International Airport (EFK) Terminal Replacement 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 at http://www.blueprintsetc.com. 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 using State of Vermont funds and Northern Borders Regional Commission
(NBRC21GVT09) funds, and federal funds that require compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. In
addition to the various requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, wages for construction employees shall be
paid using no less than the higher of either the federal (Davis-Bacon Act) or Vermont’s Prevailing Wage
and Fringe Benefit Rates.
Please note that when procurements are supported by federal funds, SOV business users must take
affirmative steps that include at least the following Socioeconomic affirmative steps per 2 C.F.R. §
200.321:
1. Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women’s business enterprises on
solicitation lists;
2. Assuring that small and minority businesses and women’s business enterprises are solicited
whenever they are potential sources;
3. Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to
permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women’s business
enterprises;
4. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage
participation by small and minority businesses, and women’s business enterprises;
5. Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small
Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the
Department of Commerce; and
6. Requiring the prime/general contractor, if subcontracts are to be let, to take the same
affirmative steps as listed in numbers 1 through 5.
This project is being funded in whole or in part using federal monies. If a bidder requires assistance in
preparing their proposal, registering with SAM.gov or needs guidance on socioeconomic certifications,
the bidder may contact the Agency of Commerce & Community Development (ACCD), Department of
Economic Development (DED), APEX Accelerator. The Vermont APEX Accelerator (formerly the
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)) specializes in helping small businesses navigate the
documentation associated with State and Federal procurement. There is no cost to the Contractor for
assistance provided by APEX Accelerator. Their website is: https://accd.vermont.gov/economicdevelopment/
programs/ptac
3. BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING CERTIFICATION - The following provision is applicable to the Contractor for
contracts over $100,000.00, and Contractor shall include this clause in all its subcontracts over $100,000.00.
Contractor has provided the certification required by the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. §
1352 (as amended, and will follow the requirements for certification of each lower tier (subcontract) to
disclose any lobbying with non-federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any federal
award. Such disclosures will be forwarded from tier to tier up to the Contractor who in turn will forward
the certification(s) to the federal awarding agency.
4. DOMESTIC PREFERENCE FOR PROCUREMENTS
As appropriate, and to the extent consistent with law, the contractor should, to the greatest extent
practicable, provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials
produced in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and
other manufactured products. For purposes of this clause: Produced in the United States means, for iron
and steel products, that all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the
application of coatings, occurred in the United States. Manufactured products mean items and
construction materials composed in whole or in part of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum; plastics
and polymer-based products such as polyvinyl chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete; glass,
including optical fiber; and lumber.”
5. 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.
6. 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. BID DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS:
i. ELECTRONIC: Electronic bids will be accepted.
ii. E-MAIL BIDS. Emailed bids will be accepted. Bids will be accepted via email submission to
BGS.VTBids@vermont.gov . 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 BIDS: Paper format bids will not be accepted.
7. Full Bonding is required for this job.
8. Contractor is required to carry Builder’s Risk Insurance for this project.
9. 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 the contractor’s performance on BGS
projects to provide a history and assessment of the contractor’s performance.
10. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to thoroughly read and comply with all instructions and requirements of
this bid solicitation.

Special Instructions:

Contact Information:
	James Meyers Phone: (802) 828-2211 Fax: Email: BGS.OPCVendorDocs@vermont.gov For additional information: www.blueprintsetc.com

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