MERP Building Project Design and Construction Services

The Town of Ripton, Vermont is seeking Statements of Interest and Qualifications (SIQs) from qualified firms to provide comprehensive planning, design, and construction services for municipal energy upgrades through the Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP). The procurement specifically targets energy improvement projects for two municipally owned buildings: the Ripton Fire Station and the Ripton Community House. Prospective respondents must demonstrate expertise in municipal building energy retrofitting and demonstrate substantial capabilities in architectural and engineering design services related to energy efficiency upgrades. The solicitation is seeking firms with proven experience in sustainable building renovations, technical understanding of energy resilience strategies, and the ability to deliver complete design and construction services. Key deliverables will likely include detailed energy assessment reports, comprehensive design plans, cost estimates, and implementation strategies for building energy improvements. The statement of qualifications is due by October 10, 2025, with the opportunity posted on August 18, 2025, providing potential respondents approximately eight weeks to prepare and submit their comprehensive qualifications package.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, municipal projects like this often encourage participation from local or Vermont-based businesses, small businesses, and potentially disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement appears to be structured as a qualifications-based selection process, which means firms will be evaluated primarily on their technical capabilities, past performance, and demonstrated expertise rather than solely on price. Although no specific budget range is provided, municipal energy resilience projects typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 depending on the scope and complexity of building upgrades. The project's focus on two specific municipal buildings suggests a targeted, strategic approach to improving local government infrastructure's energy efficiency and resilience. Interested firms should carefully review the complete Request for Statements of Interest (RSI) document, which was referenced but not fully accessible in the provided materials, to understand the full scope of qualifications and submission requirements.