Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service

Office of Purchasing and Contracting
Department of Buildings and General Services
133 State Street, 5th Floor | Montpelier VT 05633-8000
802-828-2211 phone |802-828-2222 fax
http://bgs.vermont.gov/purchasing
SEALED BID
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Statewide Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service
ISSUE DATE April 9, 2026
QUESTIONS DUE April 23, 2026 - 4:30 PM ET
RFP RESPONSES DUE BY May 8, 2026 - 4:30 PM ET
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL NOTIFICATIONS, RELEASES, AND ADDENDUMS ASSOCIATED
WITH THIS RFP WILL BE POSTED AT:
http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php
THE STATE WILL MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO CONTACT INTERESTED PARTIES WITH UPDATED
INFORMATION. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH BIDDER TO PERIODICALLY CHECK THE
ABOVE WEBPAGEFOR ANY AND ALL NOTIFICATIONS, RELEASES AND ADDENDUMS
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RFP.
STATE CONTACT: Kyle Emerson, State Purchasing Agent
E-MAIL: sov.thepathforward@vermont.gov
USE SUBJECT : SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER REFERRAL SERVICE
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1. OVERVIEW:
1.1. SCOPE AND BACKGROUND: Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) the Department of Buildings
and General Services (hereinafter the "State") is seeking to establish contracts with one company to
operate a statewide sign language interpreter referral service for Vermonters who are deaf, deafblind, or
hard of hearing. Contractor will also act to provide interpreter referral services for businesses, educational
programs, medical providers, State employees and the general public.
1.2. CONTRACT PERIOD: Contracts arising from this RFP will be for a period of two years with an option to
renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods. The State anticipates the start date for such
contract(s) will be September 15, 2026.
1.3. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT: All communications concerning this RFP are to be addressed in writing
to the State Contact listed on the front page of this RFP. Actual or attempted contact with any other
individual from the State concerning this RFP is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.
1.4. BIDDERS' CONFERENCE: A bidders' conference will not be held.
1.5. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Any bidder requiring clarification of any section of this RFP or
wishing to comment on any requirement of the RFP must submit specific questions in writing no later than
the deadline for question indicated on the first page of this RFP. Questions may be e-mailed to the point
of contact on the front page of this RFP. Questions or comments not raised in writing on or before the last
day of the question period are thereafter waived. At the close of the question period a copy of all
questions or comments and the State's responses will be posted on the State's web site
http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php . 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. All
information provided by vendors during this process will be public and bidders shall not provide
confidential information, except as described in 4.1 below.
1.6. CHANGES TO THIS RFP: Any modifications to this RFP will be made in writing by the State through the
issuance of an Addendum to this RFP and posted online at http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php .
Modifications from any other source are not to be considered.
1.7. SOURCE OF FUNDS: This project will use State funds and may in part use federal monies. If a bidder
requires assistance in preparing their proposal or needs guidance on socioeconomic certifications, the
bidder may contact the VT APEX Accelerator. The APEX Accelerator specializes in helping small
businesses navigate the documentation associated with State and Federal procurement. Their website
is: http://apex.vermont.gov
2. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS/DESIRED OUTCOMES:
2.1. Any organization bidding on this RFP must be able to provide the following required services. If any
one of these services cannot be provided, the bid will not be considered.
2.2. The selected Contractor will operate a statewide Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service (Service) to
provide services to all Vermonters in need of sign language interpreters to allow meetings, appointments,
functions, etc. to be accessible to individuals who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and utilize sign
language as a primary means of communication. The interpreter referral service receives approximately
2,200 requests per year that lead to referrals totaling approximately 7,600 annual hours of interpreter time.
2.3. The Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service will meet the following service requirements for State
consumers, eligible individuals, the general public and at places of public accommodation:
2.3.1. Ensure the Service is available at least 40 hours per week (except holidays), preferably during State
business hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to assist agencies of the State of Vermont, private
businesses, and individuals in locating and scheduling appropriate sign language interpreters.
2.3.2. Maintain a comprehensive list of sign language interpreters who are:
2.3.2.1. Certified by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or Board for Evaluation
of Interpreters (BEI); and
2.3.2.2. Are based in Vermont and surrounding states.
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2.3.3. Develop and maintain an accessible website for Vermonters to request and book interpreter services.
2.3.4. Provide information and technical assistance to the public concerning communication access for
persons who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.
2.3.5. Provide options to contact interpreters who are willing to be contacted (on call) after hours, preferably
through its interpreter service website and through Vermont 211.
2.3.6. To the greatest extent possible, assign interpreters based on the individual's preferences.
2.3.7. Conduct community education and outreach in Vermont to promote the use of interpreters. This
would include outreach and education for Vermont employers, medical providers, legal services and
the general public.
2.3.8. Submit quarterly reports to the State on the number of requests for interpreters and number of
requests filled; total interpreter hours; number and type of requests for information and technical
assistance filled; list of public and private agencies requesting interpreter services.
2.3.9. Prepare an annual report evaluating the services provided. The report shall be submitted to the
Advisory Board and to the State. This evaluation shall include the results of a client satisfaction
survey of all individuals and agencies that have requested the service of the Contractor.
2.3.10. Charge and collect fees for services from persons or entities that use sign language interpreter
services.
2.3.11. Whenever services are requested directly by the State, Contractor will invoice the State at the
operational level where the services are provided.
2.3.12. Provide payments to Interpreters following assignments, based on negotiated rates and terms.
2.4. The Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service will receive interpreter requests from all Vermonters
(hearing, deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing) and will contact interpreters to provide communication
access for medical, legal, employment, educational, civil and recreational situations. The Service will
notify requestors of assigned interpreters and provide full contact information to both requestors and
interpreters for direct communication. The Service will provide technical assistance and information
around reasonable accommodation regarding communication access upon request.
2.5. The Contractor shall develop, maintain and convene an Advisory Board, which shall include an equal
number of up to nine individuals who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing, nationally certified sign
language interpreters, and public or private individuals who use the Service. The total number of members
will not exceed nine (9). The Advisory Board shall advise the Contractor and State on the operations of
the interpreter referral service.
2.6. The State's proposed pay schedule for sign language interpreters beginning in 2026 is detailed in Exhibit
A-1. The State proposes using this pay schedule in order to remain competitive with neighboring state's in
the demand for interpreters.
2.7. Required Outcomes
2.7.1. Contractor will fill 75% of requests with a qualified interpreter.
2.7.2. Contractor will convene Advisory Board meetings a minimum of two (2) times per year through the
duration of the contract.
2.7.3. Perform outreach and provide community education at four (4) events annually within Vermont
promoting the use of Interpreters.
2.7.4. Contractor will conduct customer satisfaction surveys following each assignment and will achieve at
least an 80% customer satisfaction rate.
2.8. Minimum Requirements
2.8.1. To be qualified to bid for this Contract, the Bidder must meet all of the following requirements:
2.8.1.1. The selected contractor will be required by the State to carry Commercial General Liability
Insurance ($1,000,000 Each Occurrence / $2,000,000 General Aggregate), and a minimum of
$300,000 in Automobile Liability Insurance. The selected contractor shall carry workers'
compensation insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of Vermont. Selected
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contractor will also be required to accept standard State of Vermont contracting requirements.
These requirements are outlined in Attachments C, D, E and F, included herein. The selected
contractor will also be required to sign a Consumer Information and Privacy Rule regarding the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") agreement as part of a
State contract, which is also included herein.
2.8.1.2. Contractor will also be required to carry Professional Liability with minimum coverage of
$1,000,000 per claim in accordance with Attachment C.
2.9. Preferred Qualifications
2.9.1. The State is interested in bidders who have:
2.9.1.1. A background and experience providing statewide communication access services for people
who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.
2.9.1.2. A strong background in access for individuals who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing or have
complex hearing loss.
2.9.1.3. A strong connection to the ASL interpreter community.
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
3.1. PRICING: Bidders must price the terms of this solicitation at their best pricing. Any and all costs that
Bidder wishes the State to consider must be submitted for consideration. If applicable, all equipment
pricing is to include F.O.B. delivery to the ordering facility. No request for extra delivery cost will be
honored. All equipment shall be delivered assembled, serviced, and ready for immediate use, unless
otherwise requested by the State.
3.1.1. Prices and/or rates shall remain firm for the initial term of the contract. The pricing policy submitted by
Bidder must (i) be clearly structured, accountable, and auditable and (ii) cover the full spectrum of
materials and/or services required.
3.1.2. Cooperative Agreements. Bidders that have been awarded similar contracts through a competitive
bidding process with another state and/or cooperative are welcome to submit the pricing in response
to this solicitation.
3.2. STATEMENT OF RIGHTS: The State shall have the authority to evaluate Responses and select the
Bidder(s) as may be determined to be in the best interest of the State and consistent with the goals and
performance requirements outlined in this RFP. The State of Vermont reserves the right to obtain
clarification or additional information necessary to properly evaluate a proposal. Failure of bidder to
respond to a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection of that bidder's
proposal. To secure a project that is deemed to be in the best interest of the State, the State reserves the
right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, with or without cause, and to waive
technicalities in submissions. The State also reserves the right to make purchases outside of the awarded
contracts where it is deemed in the best interest of the State.
3.2.1. Best and Final Offer (BAFO). At any time after submission of Responses and prior to the final
selection of Bidder(s) for Contract negotiation or execution, the State may invite Bidder(s) to provide a
BAFO. The state reserves the right to request BAFOs from only those Bidders that meet the minimum
qualification requirements and/or have not been eliminated from consideration during the evaluation
process.
3.2.2. Presentation. An in-person or webinar presentation by the Bidder may be required by the State if it
will help the State's evaluation process. The State will factor information presented during
presentations into the evaluation. Bidders will be responsible for all costs associated with providing
the presentation.
3.3. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
3.3.1. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCOI): An OCOI arises when a bidder as a business entity has
interests (for example, customers, partners, contracts) that could undermine, or reasonably be
perceived to undermine, its faithful and unbiased performance of a contract with the State that may
result from this solicitation.
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3.3.2. Personal Conflict of Interest (PCOI): A PCOI arises when an interest held by an individual, agent or
employee of a bidder could undermine, or reasonably be perceived to undermine, its faithful and
unbiased performance of a contract with the State that may result from this solicitation.
3.3.3. Requirements: The State does not seek to contract with any individual or business entity having a
conflict of interest which cannot be mitigated to the State's satisfaction. To ensure the State's
awareness of actual, potential, or reasonably perceived PCOIs and OCOIs, bidders shall:
a) Prior to submitting a proposal, conduct an internal review of its current affiliations and activities and
identify actual, potential, or reasonably perceived PCOIs or OCOIs relative to a contract with the
State that may result from this solicitation.
b) Disclose in your proposal any actual or potential PCOI or OCOI or the existence of any facts that
may cause a reasonably prudent person to perceive a PCOI or OCOI with respect to a contract
with the State that may result from this solicitation. Disclose, also, any actions proposed to mitigate
the PCOI or OCOI.
3.3.4. The State shall have sole discretion to determine whether a PCOI or OCOI can be mitigated to the
State's satisfaction and may discuss the conflict with the bidder if and to the extent the State deems
discussion necessary to its determination. The State reserves the right to (a) reject from further
consideration any proposal having a PCOI or OCIO that cannot be mitigated to the State's full
satisfaction and (b) terminate a contract upon discovery that a contractor failed to disclose facts
pertaining to a PCOI or OCOI in its proposal, or otherwise misrepresented relevant information to the
State.
3.4. WORKER CLASSIFICATION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with Section 32 of The
Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Act No. 54), Bidders must comply with the following
provisions and requirements.
3.4.1. Self Reporting: For bid amounts exceeding $250,000.00, Bidder shall complete the appropriate
section in the attached Certificate of Compliance for purposes of self-reporting information relating to
past violations, convictions, suspensions, and any other information related to past performance
relative to coding and classification of workers. The State is requiring information on any violations
that occurred in the previous 12 months.
3.4.2. Subcontractor Reporting: For bid amounts exceeding $250,000.00, Bidders are hereby notified that
upon award of contract, and prior to contract execution, the State shall be provided with a list of all
proposed subcontractors and subcontractors' subcontractors, together with the identity of those
subcontractors' workers compensation insurance providers, and additional required or requested
information, as applicable, in accordance with Section 32 of The Vermont Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Act No. 54). This requirement does not apply to subcontractors providing
supplies only and no labor to the overall contract or project. This list MUST be updated and provided
to the State as additional subcontractors are hired. A sample form is available online at
http://bgs.vermont.gov/purchasing-contracting/forms. The subcontractor reporting form is not
required to be submitted with the bid response.
3.5. EXECUTIVE ORDER 05-16: CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS IN STATE PROCUREMENTS:
For bid amounts exceeding $25,000.00 Bidders are requested to complete the Climate Change
Considerations in State Procurements Certification, which is included in the Certificate of Compliance for
this RFP.
After consideration of all relevant factors, a bidder that demonstrates business practices that promote
clean energy and address climate change as identified in the Certification, shall be given favorable
consideration in the competitive bidding process. Such favorable consideration shall be consistent with
and not supersede any preference given to resident bidders of the State and/or products raised or
manufactured in the State, as explained in the Method of Award section. But, such favorable
consideration shall not be employed if prohibited by law or other relevant authority or agreement.
3.6. METHOD OF AWARD: Awards will be made in the best interest of the State. The State may award one
or more contracts and reserves the right to make additional awards to other compliant bidders at any time
if such award is deemed to be in the best interest of the State. All other considerations being equal,
preference will be given first to resident bidders of the state and/or to products raised or manufactured in
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the state, and then to bidders who have practices that promote clean energy and address climate change,
as identified in the applicable Certificate of Compliance.
3.6.1. Evaluation Criteria: Consideration shall be given to the following:
Skills and Experience Weighting
A. Knowledge and Experience 20%
The bidder's knowledge and experience providing interpreter
services
B. Implementation Plan 30%
The bidder's plan for implementation of interpreter referral services in
Vermont. This includes:
* The bidder's plan to recruit Vermont-based interpreters
* The bidder's approach to matching interpreters based on the
person's preferences
* The bidder's plan to complete requests promptly to meet the
needs of requestors
C. Education and Outreach 20%
The bidder's plan to conduct education and outreach in Vermont and
operate the Advisory Board
D. Rate Structure 30%
The reasonableness of bidder's rate structure for interpreter services
TOTAL 100%
3.7. CONTRACT NEGOTIATION: Upon completion of the evaluation process, the State may select one or
more bidders with which to negotiate a contract, based on the evaluation findings and other criteria
deemed relevant for ensuring that the decision made is in the best interest of the State. In the event State
is not successful in negotiating a contract with a selected bidder, the State reserves the option of
negotiating with another bidder, or to end the proposal process entirely.
3.8. COST OF PREPARATION: Bidder shall be solely responsible for all expenses incurred in the preparation
of a response to this RFP and shall be responsible for all expenses associated with any presentations or
demonstrations associated with this request and/or any proposals made.
3.9. CONTRACT TERMS: The selected bidder(s) will be expected to sign a contract with the State, including
the Standard Contract Form and Attachment C as attached to this RFP for reference. If IT Attachment D is
included in this RFP, terms may be modified based upon the solution proposed by the Bidder, subject to
approval by the Agency of Digital Services.
3.9.1. Business Registration. To be awarded a contract by the State of Vermont a bidder (except an
individual doing business in his/her own name) must be registered with the Vermont Secretary of
State's office https://sos.vermont.gov/business-services/business-filings/domestic-formation/ and
must obtain a Contractor's Business Account Number issued by the Vermont Department of Taxes
http://tax.vermont.gov/ .
3.9.2. The contract will obligate the bidder to provide the services and/or products identified in its bid, at the
prices listed.
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3.9.3. Payment Terms. Percentage discounts may be offered for prompt payments of invoices; however,
such discounts must be in effect for a period of 30 days or more in order to be considered in making
awards.
3.9.4. Quality. If applicable, all products provided under a contract with the State will be new and unused,
unless otherwise stated. Factory seconds or remanufactured products will not be accepted unless
specifically requested by the purchasing agency. All products provided by the contractor must meet
all federal, state, and local standards for quality and safety requirements. Products not meeting these
standards will be deemed unacceptable and returned to the contractor for credit at no charge to the
State.
4. CONTENT AND FORMAT OF RESPONSES: The content and format requirements listed below are the
minimum requirements for State evaluation. These requirements are not intended to limit the content of a
Bidder's proposal. Bidders may include additional information or offer alternative solutions for the State's
consideration. However, the State discourages overly lengthy and costly proposals, and Bidders are advised to
include only such information in their response as may be relevant to the requirements of this solicitation.
4.1. Unsolicited Bidder-Confidential Information Prohibited. Bidders are hereby expressly directed not to
include any confidential information in their proposal submissions, except as specifically permitted below.
By submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, bidders acknowledge and agree to abide by the terms
and conditions outlined in this document, including the prohibition on submitting confidential information.
This prohibition reduces the burden on the State while preventing bidder-confidential information from
entering the public record.
4.2. Disclosure under Public Records Act. All information received by the State in response to this
solicitation will become part of the contract file and subject to public disclosure in accordance with the
State's Public Records Act, 1 V.S.A. 315 et seq. The State may also choose to publicly post responses to
this solicitation and the resulting agreement(s), following conclusion of this procurement process.
4.3. Unsolicited Confidential Materials. The State intends to redact or withhold only those confidential
materials specifically requested below. All other materials, including those marked as confidential by
bidders, are subject to disclosure if requested under the Public Records Act, or public posting.
4.4. State Not Responsible for Disclosure of Unmarked Bidder-Confidential Information. It is the
sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure that, other than where specifically directed or permitted by this
RFP and accordingly marked as described below, no information that should not be publicly disclosed is
included in their proposal materials, including any 1) trade secrets or intellectual property, 2) proprietary
financial or business information, 3) personal information, or 4) any other information that should not be
disclosed to the public. For example, bidders should avoid including specific details of their proprietary
technologies or methodologies that they consider confidential, and any references to previous client
engagements should be presented in a manner that does not disclose the client's confidential information.
4.5. The bid should include a Cover Letter and Technical Response and Price Schedule.
4.6. COVER LETTER:
4.6.1. Exceptions to Contract Terms and Conditions. If a bidder wishes to propose an exception to any
terms and conditions set forth in the Standard Contract Form and its attachments, such exceptions
must be included in the cover letter to the RFP response. Failure to note exceptions when
responding to the RFP will be deemed to be acceptance of the State contract terms and conditions. If
exceptions are not noted in the response to this RFP but raised during contract negotiations, the
State reserves the right to cancel the negotiation if deemed to be in the best interests of the State.
Note that exceptions to contract terms may cause rejection of the proposal, and that the State's non-
rejection of a proposal on this basis does not indicate acceptance of the exceptions.
4.7. TECHNICAL RESPONSE. In response to this RFP, a bidder shall:
4.7.1. Provide details concerning your form of business organization, company size and resources.
4.7.2. Describe your capabilities and particular experience relevant to the RFP requirements.
4.7.3. If you have experience working with the State of Vermont, identify all current or past State projects.
Provide the name of the Vermont department or agency and the project title or a brief description of
the work. Do not include references or statements from State of Vermont agencies or employees.
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4.7.4. Identify the names of all subcontractors you intend to use, the portions of the work the subcontractors
will perform, and address the background and experience of the subcontractor(s), in response to the
questions described above in this section.
4.8. REFERENCES. Provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three companies with
whom you have transacted similar business in the last 12 months. You must include contact names who
can talk knowledgeably about performance. Do not list a State of Vermont agency or employee as a
reference.
4.9. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Provide a sample of any reporting documentation that may be applicable
to the Detailed Requirements of this RFP.
4.10. PRICE SCHEDULE: Bidders shall submit their pricing information in the Price Schedule attached
to the RFP.
4.11. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: This form must be completed and submitted as part of the
response for the proposal to be considered valid.
5. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
5.1. 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.
5.1.1. 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.
5.1.2. 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.
5.2. ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY: All bids under this RFP must be submitted electronically in accordance with
the submission requirements herein. Electronic bids will be accepted via email submission to
SOV.ThePathForward@vermont.gov. The subject line of the email submission must reference the Project
Title as indicated on the front page of this RFP. USE SUBJECT: SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
REFERRAL SERVICE
5.2.1. 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.
5.2.2. 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. It is also the Bidder's responsibility
to ensure that their own email system can send and receive messages up to this size.
6. BID SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:
Cover Letter
Technical Response
Redacted Technical Response, if applicable
References
Price Schedule
Signed Certificate of Compliance
7. ATTACHMENTS:
7.1. Certificate of Compliance
7.2. Price Schedule
7.3. Exhibit A-1 - Proposed 2026 Sign Language Interpreter Pay Schedule
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7.4. Worker Classification Compliance Requirement; Subcontractor Reporting Form
7.5. Standard State Contract with its associated attachments, including but not limited to, Attachment C:
Standard State Provisions for Contracts and Grants (February 13, 2026)
7.6. Attachment D - Information Technology Professional Services Terms and Conditions
7.7. State of Vermont - Federal Terms Supplement - Non-Construction (December 30, 2024)
7.8. Attachment E - Business Associate Agreement
7.9. Attachment F - Agency of Human Services Customary Contract/Grant Provisions
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RFP/PROJECT: Statewide Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
For your bid to be considered valid, this form must be completed in its entirety, executed by a duly
authorized representative of the bidder, and submitted as part of the response to the proposal.
A. NON COLLUSION: Bidder hereby certifies that the prices quoted have been arrived at without collusion
and that no prior information concerning these prices has been received from or given to a competitive
company. If there is sufficient evidence to warrant investigation of the bid/contract process by the Office of
the Attorney General, bidder understands that this paragraph might be used as a basis for litigation.
B. CONTRACT TERMS: Bidder hereby acknowledges that is has read, understands and agrees to the terms
of this RFP, including Attachment C: Standard State Contract Provisions, and any other contract
attachments included with this RFP.
C. WORKER CLASSIFICATION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT: In accordance with Section 32 of The
Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Act No. 54), the following provisions and requirements
apply to Bidder when the amount of its bid exceeds $250,000.00.
Self-Reporting. Bidder hereby self-reports the following information relating to past violations, convictions,
suspensions, and any other information related to past performance relative to coding and classification of
workers, that occurred in the previous 12 months.
Summary of Detailed Date of Notification Outcome
Information
Subcontractor Reporting. Bidder hereby acknowledges and agrees that if it is a successful bidder, prior to
execution of any contract resulting from this RFP, Bidder will provide to the State a list of all proposed
subcontractors and subcontractors' subcontractors, together with the identity of those subcontractors' workers
compensation insurance providers, and additional required or requested information, as applicable, in
accordance with Section 32 of The Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Act No. 54), and Bidder
will provide any update of such list to the State as additional subcontractors are hired. Bidder further
acknowledges and agrees that the failure to submit subcontractor reporting in accordance with Section 32 of
The Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Act No. 54) will constitute non-compliance and may
result in cancellation of contract and/or restriction from bidding on future state contracts.
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