Request for Bids: Hancock Town Hall Building Envelope Improvements

The state of Vermont, specifically Addison County, is soliciting bids for building envelope improvements at the Hancock Town Hall located at 1091 VT-100 in Hancock. The procurement is a Request for Bids (RFB) focused on construction-related services involving insulation and air sealing upgrades. Bidders are required to thoroughly examine town scope documents, potentially conduct site visits, and fully understand existing building conditions prior to submitting proposals. Prospective contractors must obtain necessary permits and historic clearance for the project, with construction mandated for completion by May 29, 2026. The bid submission deadline is February 10, 2026, with questions directed to Harry Falconer at hfalconer@trorc.org, who will manage a list of bidders and distribute any subsequent questions or addenda. Interested parties are advised to request a recent energy audit for the building directly from the project contact to inform their bidding strategy.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate relevant construction and historic renovation expertise. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the procurement notice. The document does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the town hall envelope improvement project. Contractors interested in responding to this opportunity should possess capabilities in historic building restoration, energy efficiency upgrades, and compliance with local preservation standards. Given the specific nature of the project involving a town hall building, firms with experience in municipal and historic building rehabilitation would be most advantageously positioned to submit competitive proposals.