AOT Central Garage Relocation

The Vermont Department of Buildings & General Services, on behalf of the Agency of Transportation, is seeking bids for the AOT Central Garage Relocation project located at 746 Paine Turnpike North in Berlin, Vermont. The procurement is a construction invitation to bid for a comprehensive facility development project involving the construction of a new 12-bay vehicle maintenance garage, central office/parts storage area, and associated site work. The project will encompass complete sitework, building construction, and utility installations. Key dates for this procurement include a mandatory bidders conference on December 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, located at the project site, with questions due by December 5, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. The final response and bid submission deadline is December 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. Interested contractors must obtain project documents from Blueprints, Etc. in South Burlington, VT, with a non-refundable fee for hard copy and digital document sets. All project notifications, releases, and addendums will be posted on the Blueprints, Etc. website in the public plan room.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, the project appears to be a standard public infrastructure development opportunity open to qualified construction contractors. Bidders will likely need to demonstrate substantial experience in municipal garage and transportation facility construction. The project documents will be available for preview online, suggesting transparency in the procurement process. Potential bidders can access additional information through the state contact, James Meyers, at BGS.OPCVendorDocs@vermont.gov. Though the exact budget range is not specified in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project—including a 12-bay maintenance garage, central office, parts storage, and extensive site work—suggests a significant capital investment. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review all project specifications and be prepared to submit comprehensive technical and financial proposals that meet the state's rigorous construction standards.