RFP Construction Manager - MEP Infrastructure Renovation Project

SCOPE AND BACKGROUND: Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) the Department of Buildings and General Services (hereinafter the "State") is seeking to establish a contract with a Construction Management firm to provide Construction Management services (hereinafter the "CM") for the MEP Infrastructure Renovations Project. The primary objective of this project is to replace the chiller and condensers, boilers and electrical service, which are original to the building constructed in 1964. Because of supply chain issues a CM is desired to get long lead time items on order as soon as practical, and to inform the design process and project schedule. Schematic Design is complete and Design Development is commencing. CONTRACT PERIOD: The period of performance under this contract shall commence on February 13, 2023, and end on September 30, 2025, with a Substantial Completion date of September 30, 2024, a Project Completion date of November 30. 2024, and a Contract Completion date of September 30, 2025, to allow for one year warranty inspection(s) as may be required of the construction contract work. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT: All communications concerning this RFP are to be addressed in writing to the State Contact listed on the front page of this RFP. Actual or attempted contact with any other individual from the State concerning this RFP is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Any bidder requiring clarification of any section of this RFP or wishing to comment on any requirement of the RFP must submit specific questions in writing no later than the deadline for question indicated on the first page of this RFP. Questions may be e-mailed to the point of contact on the front page of this RFP. Questions or comments not raised in writing on or before the last day of the question period are thereafter waived. At the close of the question period a copy of all questions or comments and the State's responses will be posted on the State's web site BONDING: Full bonding is required for this Project. QUESTIONS DUE BY: Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 4:30 pm This project is being funded using Vermont Capital Construction Act funds, in whole or in part, through the State's capital construction act(s) and shall require compliance with the Vermont Prevailing Wage Rate requirements. A complete list of occupations and associated wage rates are available on the internet.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.