Bid #73874. Contact: sari.tiersch@vermont.gov. Agency of Transportation - Contract Administration, Barre, Vermont. The Vermont Agency of Transportation is seeking Letters of Interest from entities to operate a restaurant at the Rutland-Southern Vermont. Due Jul 28 (3 weeks left).
The Vermont Agency of Transportation is seeking Letters of Interest from entities to operate a restaurant at the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport in North Clarendon, VT. The ideal operator should be prepared to open by summer 2026, offering breakfast and lunch at least five days a week. This is a unique opportunity to lease a space with scenic views and significant airport traffic.
REBID - The Vermont Agency of Transportation, Aviation Program is requesting Letter of Interests (LOI) from entities (Interested Parties) interested in operating a family friendly restaurant at the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport located at 1002 Airport Road, North Clarendon, VT 05759. The process is outlined in the table above. Don’t miss the chance to lease one of the most unique restaurant spaces in Vermont. This space is positioned on the second floor of the commercial passenger terminal building overlooking the gorgeous green mountains and aircraft apron. The terminal welcomes approximately 10,000 passengers through its door every year, with a busy general aviation and private aviation presence, and strong support of the local community. Preferred hours for restaurant operations include at least 5 days a week with breakfast and lunch service. The airport is looking for an operator who can open during the start of summer 2026. To view a sample/draft lease, see Exhibit C. Locations: Rutland Special Instructions: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/contract-admin/bids-requests/services
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Agency of Transportation - Contract Administration issued this construction opportunity in Barre, Vermont, referenced as solicitation number 73874. It was published on June 18, 2026, and responses are due by July 28, 2026. Questions can be directed to sari.tiersch@vermont.gov.
Agency of Transportation - Contract Administration in Barre, 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.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Vermont so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Agency of Transportation - Contract Administration's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 28, 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 sari.tiersch@vermont.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Agency of Transportation - Contract Administration should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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