City of Burlington, VT is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the Fletcher Free Library renovation project. The project involves comprehensive interior and exterior renovations, including MEP system upgrades, historic preservation, and accessibility improvements. The estimated construction cost is $23,000,000. This is a two-phase procurement process: Phase 1 is this RFQ for qualifications, and Phase 2 will be an RFP for shortlisted firms. SOQs are due by July 31, 2026, 12:00 PM. A non-mandatory pre-submission meeting and site visit is scheduled for July 14, 2026, 8:30 AM. Questions are due by July 21, 2026, 2:00 PM.
Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) are due by July 31, 2026, 12:00 PM.
The city anticipates selection in Phase Two based on a combination of qualitative factors and proposed fees.
Firms must demonstrate adequate bonding capacity, ability to obtain required insurance, acceptable debarment status, and possession of all required licenses and registrations.
A non-mandatory pre-submission meeting and site visit will be held at the Fletcher Free Library on July 14, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
The document clearly states there is no requirement for sample submission.
Failure to meet minimum qualifications, such as adequate bonding capacity, required insurance, acceptable debarment status, and possession of all required licenses and registrations, will result in disqualification.
The estimated construction cost is $23,000,000.