Request for Bids: Bradford Academy Building Envelope Improvements

The state of Vermont, specifically targeting Orleans County, is seeking bids for building envelope improvements at the Bradford Academy Building located at 172 North Main Street in Bradford. This Request for Bids (RFB) seeks a construction contractor to perform comprehensive insulation and air sealing work on the building's exterior. Key project requirements include obtaining necessary permits and historic clearance prior to construction, with a mandatory completion deadline of February 28, 2026. Potential bidders are strongly advised to thoroughly examine town scope documents and conduct a site visit to fully understand existing conditions before submitting a proposal. The procurement process is being managed by Harry Falconer from TRORC, who will maintain a list of bidders and distribute any questions or addenda related to the project. Interested contractors must submit their bids by August 29, 2025, and can request additional information about the project, such as a recent energy audit, by emailing the project contact directly.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate relevant construction expertise, particularly in historic building envelope improvements. The contract appears to be open to qualified construction firms with experience in energy efficiency retrofitting and historic building renovation. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the available information. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the RFB documents and prepare comprehensive proposals that address the technical requirements of insulation and air sealing work while meeting the project's historic preservation considerations. Potential bidders should be prepared to showcase their technical capabilities, understanding of the site-specific challenges, and ability to complete the project within the specified timeframe of February 28, 2026.