Burke Sand Shed TAP TA22(3) - Sand and Salt Shed Construction

Orleans County, Vermont is soliciting bids for the construction of a new sand and salt shed facility under the Town and Parochial (TAP) TA22(3) program. The project encompasses the design and construction of a 130 feet by 80 feet steel arch and fabric structure to be erected on stacked precast concrete block foundation walls with an asphalt floor system. In addition to the primary building construction, the procurement includes all related site work, specifically excavation, grading for the building footprint, and installation of drainage infrastructure to manage stormwater and subsurface water management. The invitation to bid was posted on May 1, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 22, 2026. Bidders must submit sealed proposals in response to the formal Invitation to Bid document to be considered for award. The procurement requires qualified contractors with demonstrated experience in heavy construction, steel structure assembly, and site development work. Specific evaluation criteria, detailed technical specifications, and any required pre-bid meetings or site visits are detailed in the formal Invitation to Bid document, which should be reviewed directly from Vermont's procurement resources or through the contracting agency.

The Invitation to Bid document, which would typically contain information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation requirements, incumbent vendor information, and detailed contract award values, could not be fully accessed at the time of this summary due to document retrieval limitations. Interested bidders are strongly advised to obtain the complete Invitation to Bid document directly from the State of Vermont procurement portal or Orleans County offices to ensure they have all necessary information regarding eligibility restrictions, any applicable small business or minority-owned enterprise preferences, and the specific budget allocation or estimated project cost for this sand and salt shed construction project. Any questions regarding procurement qualifications, set-asides, or award values should be directed to the contracting agency contact information provided in the official solicitation documents.