STATEWIDE AV-FY27-001

The Vermont Agency of Transportation has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a construction project at four regional airports in Vermont: 1. Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) 2. E. F. Knapp Airport (MPV) 3. Morrisville-Stowe Airport (MVL) 4. Franklin County Airport (FSO) The project involves crack sealing existing pavements and in-kind airport pavement markings. The key details of the RFP are as follows: - **Bid Submission and Opening**: Electronic bids will be accepted until 11:00 AM on March 27, 2026. The bid opening will be held electronically, and bids will be posted on the Vermont Agency of Transportation website. - **Contract Award**: The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, pending FAA grant funding approval. The award is expected to be made by September 30, 2026. - **Contract Completion Date**: The contract must be completed within 55 days, on or before September 30, 2027. - **Bid Bond**: A 5% bid bond is required. - **Engineer's Estimate**: The Engineer's Estimate for this project is categorized as Category C. - **Prequalification of Contractors**: Bidders must be prequalified with the Vermont Agency of Transportation and have project-specific approval. - **Standard Specifications**: The work must be performed in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Construction, as modified. - **Non-Collusion Affidavit**: Bidders must execute a sworn statement certifying that they have not engaged in any collusion or restraint of free competitive bidding. - **Non-Discrimination**: The Vermont Agency of Transportation ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against. - **Mandatory Electronic Bidding**: Only electronic bids will be accepted. - **Buy American Preference**: The project is subject to the Buy American preference in accordance with 49 USC § 50101. - **Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements**: The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements. - **Debarment and Suspension**: Bidders must comply with Debarment and Suspension laws. - **Drug-Free Workplace Requirements**: Bidders must comply with Drug-free Workplace requirements. The RFP includes an estimate of quantities for various items, including mobilization/demobilization, traffic control, joint sealing filler, and pavement markings. However, these estimates are not guaranteed and are provided as a basis for comparing bids. The Vermont Agency of Transportation reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities or technicalities in bids.