Construction of a Maintenance Garage for the Village of Johnson, VT

The Village of Johnson in Grand Isle County, Vermont is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive maintenance garage construction project located at 293 Lower Main West. The procurement involves complete demolition of an existing facility, with the exception of the concrete foundation and slab, and reconstruction of an approximately 4,500 square foot maintenance and storage facility. Specific project deliverables include a pre-engineered metal building with two garage bays, a vehicle wash area, two storage mezzanines (one ladder-accessed and one stair-accessed with an office), a bathroom, break room with kitchenette, and various workshop and mechanical spaces. The project requires repair and integration of existing power and water utilities, driveways, and site features. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid site walkthrough on February 27, 2025 at 10:00 am, bid submissions due on March 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm, substantial completion targeted for November 30, 2025, and final completion set for December 31, 2025. Contract documents are available for download from the architect's website, and bidders must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements, which mandate that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is subject to federal infrastructure funding regulations, specifically the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which imposes strict domestic production requirements. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to source and utilize only US-produced materials and products, with potential waivers requiring specific federal approval. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the project involves significant infrastructure upgrades and replacement of an existing maintenance facility. Although no explicit budget range is stated in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving demolition, reconstruction, utility integration, and specialized facility requirements—suggests a substantial investment. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete bid documentation, particularly the specifications related to the Build America, Buy America Act compliance, to ensure full understanding of the project's technical and regulatory requirements.