Design & Installation of Automatic Gates at Three Park Entrances

The Town of St. Albans, located in Franklin County, Vermont, is issuing a Request for Bids/Proposals for the design and installation of three automatic gates at park entrances. The procurement seeks qualified contractors capable of providing comprehensive design and installation services for automatic gate systems across three separate municipal park locations. Key deliverables include the complete design phase and full installation of operational automatic gates meeting municipal standards and specifications. The primary objective is to enhance security and access control at the Town's parks through professionally designed and installed automatic gate systems. All inquiries and proposal submissions must be directed to John Montagne at P.O. Box 37, St. Albans Bay, VT 05481, via email at j.montagne@stalbanstown.com, or by telephone at (802) 524-7589 ext. 104. The proposal submission deadline is March 12, 2026, with the posting date of January 30, 2026. Interested contractors are encouraged to register their intent to bid with John Montagne to receive any issued addenda, which will provide clarifications only. A site visit to the park locations is strongly encouraged and can be arranged directly with the Town. The complete RFP documentation is available on the Town's website at www.stalbanstown.com/business.

The RFP documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements, or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types, suggesting the procurement is open to qualified contractors meeting the technical and professional requirements for gate design and installation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. The RFP does not provide an explicit budget range or award value estimate at this stage of the procurement process. Contractors should consult the complete RFP documentation available on the Town's website for detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, qualifications requirements, and any budgetary parameters that may be specified therein.