The Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services is soliciting bids for the AOT District 8 Garage project located in Swanton, Vermont. The procurement involves constructing a comprehensive transportation maintenance facility that includes an 11-bay maintenance garage, a 99'x84' salt shed with a 20' wide lean-to, and a 3,000 square foot office building, along with associated site work and utility infrastructure. Bidders must submit sealed proposals with appropriate bid security to the department by November 30, 2023, at 4:30 PM, with all documents available through Blueprints Etc in South Burlington. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM, and potential bidders must submit any clarification questions in writing to BGS.OPCVendorDocs@vermont.gov no later than November 9, 2023, at 4:30 PM. The project will be funded through the AOT T Fund, and all bidders are expected to thoroughly review and comply with the General Conditions for Construction Contracts. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with specific provisions prohibiting Russian-sourced goods per Vermont Executive Order No. 02-22. Contractors will be required to complete an Executive Order 02-22 Vendor Certification as part of the contract award process. For businesses needing assistance with proposal preparation or registration, the Vermont APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC) offers free support to small businesses navigating state procurement processes. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the project's comprehensive scope suggests a significant capital investment. Bidders should note that all notifications, releases, and addendums will be posted on the Blueprints Etc website, and it is the contractor's responsibility to monitor these updates. The project covers jurisdictions including Rutland County and Newport Center CDP, indicating a regional infrastructure improvement initiative.