Bid #73811. Contact: mlee@burlingtonvt.gov. City of Burlington DPW - Water Resources Division, Burlington, Vermont. RFQ Issued: May 29, 2026 Pre-bid Meeting: 10:00 AM on June 16, 2026 Due Date for Questions: 5:00 PM on July 1, 2026 SOQs Due Date: 2:00. Due Jul 15 (4 weeks left).
RFQ Issued: May 29, 2026 Pre-bid Meeting: 10:00 AM on June 16, 2026 Due Date for Questions: 5:00 PM on July 1, 2026 SOQs Due Date: 2:00 PM on July 15, 2026 The City of Burlington’s Water Resources Division (the “City” or “Owner”) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified General Contractors (GC) to provide pre-construction and general contracting services for the Burlington Main Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Stage 1 Upgrade using the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) method of project delivery. The SOQs will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked using a qualifications-based selection process, as described in Section 6. The selected CMAR will work with the project team, including the City’s selected engineering consultant (“Engineer”) and Owner’s Advisor, if selected. By selecting the CMAR delivery method for this project, the Owner expects the CMAR to collaborate closely with the Owner and Engineer during the pre-construction phase to develop a design that achieves the Owner’s objectives at a mutually agreeable guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for delivery of the project. The Owner also expects the CMAR to perform construction phase services as identified in Attachment B. Design and construction objectives for the upgraded facility include increased hydraulic capacity, the addition of a tertiary treatment process, secondary treatment flexibility and overall facility longevity. Other project-specific objectives include: Quality Assurance: Deliver a high-quality project consistent with construction drawings and specifications and built to high standards. Cost Certainty: Minimize capital and lifecycle costs. Establish a guaranteed maximum price to control budget and limit financial exposure.
City of Burlington DPW - Water Resources Division issued this construction opportunity in Burlington, Vermont, referenced as solicitation number 73811. It was published on May 29, 2026, and responses are due by July 15, 2026. Questions can be directed to mlee@burlingtonvt.gov.
City of Burlington DPW - Water Resources Division in Burlington, Vermont is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Quote (RFQ), with award decisions driven primarily by price among pre-qualified bidders. 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 quote for this RFQ, review the full solicitation documents for City of Burlington DPW - Water Resources Division's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 15, 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 mlee@burlingtonvt.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Burlington DPW - Water Resources Division should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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