Bid #73849. Contact: ryan.farina@partner.vermont.gov. State of Vermont Military Department, Colchester, Vermont. This project consists of but is not limited to installation of over 1,100 feet of 4-8” fire protection water service, and installation. Due Jul 9 (4 weeks left).
This project consists of but is not limited to installation of over 1,100 feet of 4-8” fire protection water service, and installation of fire suppression system in building 304. Locations: Chittenden Special Instructions: BIDDERS CONFERENCE: June 18, 2026 – 10:00 am (EST) There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting at the site on June,18, 2026 at 10:00 am. Visitors must surrender a valid driver’s license, government ID, passport, or equivalent ID during their stay. Subcontractors are encouraged to attend. Visitors must notify the Project Manager no later than the day before the meeting so they can be added to the access list. To gain access to the project site, you will need to enter the Ethan Allen Firing Range at 113 Ethan Allen Rd, Jericho, VT 05465. Take your first right on Brians Aly. Take a left at the motor pool and park in the lot south of the motor pool. The project location is at 80 Mountain School Rd. Jericho, VT 05465, building number 304. Watch for pre-bid signs. Fee to Include one (1) Hard Copy $175.00 or one (1) Digital Copy: $125.00
State of Vermont Military Department issued this construction opportunity in Colchester, Vermont, referenced as solicitation number 73849. It was published on June 10, 2026, and responses are due by July 9, 2026. Questions can be directed to ryan.farina@partner.vermont.gov.
State of Vermont Military Department in Colchester, Vermont is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a construction solicitation in Vermont are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for State of Vermont Military Department's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 9, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to ryan.farina@partner.vermont.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with State of Vermont Military Department should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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