Design/Engineering and Construction Services for MERP Projects

The Village of Poultney, Vermont, in Rutland County, is soliciting design/engineering, project management, and construction services for energy efficiency and resiliency improvements at 98 Depot Street (the Old Firehouse) through funding received from the State of Vermont's Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP), which is administered by the Department of Buildings and General Services. This procurement seeks comprehensive services spanning the full project lifecycle, including design and engineering assessments, project management oversight, and construction execution to implement energy efficiency measures and enhance resilience at the municipal facility. The successful vendor(s) will be responsible for delivering detailed engineering plans, managing project timelines and budgets, coordinating with stakeholders, and executing construction activities that improve the building's energy performance and operational resilience. Proposals were due on March 9, 2026, with the opportunity having been posted on February 9, 2026, providing a one-month response window for interested parties to prepare and submit their qualifications and project approaches. While the specific evaluation criteria and detailed scope requirements were contained in the request for proposals document (PoultneyVillage_MERP_RFP_2.3.26.pdf), that document was not accessible for review, limiting the ability to specify exact performance metrics, technical requirements, or comparative weighting of evaluation factors.

Specific information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements, incumbent contractors, or technological integration requirements was not available in the accessible portions of this procurement announcement. Similarly, the award value or budget range for the design/engineering and construction services was not disclosed in the posted opportunity summary. Interested vendors should refer directly to the complete request for proposals document and contact the Village of Poultney for clarification on minority and women-owned business enterprise participation opportunities, any applicable bonding or insurance requirements, and the anticipated project budget to determine bid feasibility and alignment with their service capabilities.