Chittenden County Bids, VT

Project to be completed and invoiced by June 30th, 2026.

The city seeks to make payment within thirty days of receipt of an invoice and any backup documentation requested.

Contractor guarantees the work performed, and all materials or equipment furnished, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a minimum period of one 1 year from the date of the city’s acceptance of completion.

Proposals shall be ranked based on the following scoring criteria: price: 40 points, safety record: 20 points, qualifications based on references, reputation, experience generally, and experience relevant to the project: 40 points.

To be selected, a proposer must meet minimum legal qualifications to perform the work. For projects at or above $100,000, if the proposer is not already prequalified, a completed prequalification application is required.

If the work is not completed by the specified date, the city shall be entitled to assess liquidated damages in an amount up to $500 per day for each business day that the completion of the work is delayed.

The city reserves the right to reject any proposal that is nonresponsive in any manner to this request for price quotations or to waive any and all irregularities. The city reserves the right to reject any proposal that was not timely.

The construction phase duration is estimated at 20-24 months. The preconstruction phase is estimated to occur over **** months.

The selection committee will evaluate and rank SOQs based on qualifications of the firm and proposed project team (35 points), relevant project experience (35 points), demonstration of project understanding (25 points), and completeness of submittal (5 points).

Respondents must demonstrate bonding capacity, ability to obtain required insurance, acceptable debarment status, proven safety performance for the last three years, and submit a prequalification of construction contractors application.

A site walk will follow the mandatory preproposal meeting on June 16, 2026.

Due date for questions is 5:00 PM on July 1, 2026.

Failure to respond in a timely manner to written questions or requests for clarification may be grounds for elimination.

The owners budget assumes an estimated total project cost of $127,000,****.

Proposals are due by Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM. he due date for proposals is thursday june 25, 2026 at 3:00pm.

Firms must be qualified consulting firms. seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms

Proposals shall be submitted no later than July 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm. submit proposals to: corey vincelette dpw operations manager town of fairfax 12 buck hollow road fairfax, vt ****

The town will compensate the contractor based on the submitted hourly rate for actual hours worked. he town will compensate the contractor based on the submitted hourly rate for actual hours worked.

The town is not obligated to accept the lowest proposal. he town is not obligated to accept the lowest proposal.

Proposal requirements include company name and contact information, hourly rates, equipment description, estimated response time, proof of insurance, and references from municipal or highway work. eferences from municipal or highway work

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive informalities. he town of fairfax reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities