Retainer Contracts for General Contracting Services Statewide Addendum 1

The State of Vermont is seeking proposals from contractors to provide general contracting services on a retainer basis. The retainer contracts will enable State Agencies and Departments to quickly and efficiently complete small construction and maintenance projects. The contracts will be for a period of two years with an option to renew for one additional two-year period, and one additional one-year period. The State is looking for contractors who can provide services such as construction, renovation, emergency repairs, and oversight and coordination of subcontractors. The projects will not exceed $250,000, including all costs associated with the individual project. The contractor will be required to provide hourly rates and/or equipment rates, and the State will pay for actual hours worked. The contractor will also be required to comply with various regulations, including prevailing wage rate requirements and worker classification compliance requirements. • The contractor will be required to provide services on an as-needed basis. • The contractor will be required to comply with the Vermont Prevailing Wage and Fringe Benefit Rate requirements. • The contractor will be required to provide a list of all proposed subcontractors and subcontractors’ subcontractors, together with the identity of those subcontractors’ workers compensation insurance providers. • The contractor will be required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. • The contractor will be required to provide a certificate of compliance, including a certification regarding the use of contract funds for lobbying.