Request for Bids: Rochester Town Office HVAC Upgrades

The Town of Rochester, Vermont, located in Windsor County, has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for HVAC upgrades to the Rochester Town Office Building at 67 School Street. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to design and construct multiple HVAC improvements, including the installation of heat pumps, a condensing propane furnace, and energy recovery ventilators. Bidders are required to examine all town scope documents, conduct site visits as necessary, and thoroughly inform themselves of existing building conditions prior to submitting proposals. A recent energy audit for the building is available upon request from project manager Harry Falconer at hfalconer@trorc.org. The bid submission deadline is June 10, 2026, and all construction work must be completed by November 15, 2026. Prospective bidders may submit questions and clarifications through the project contact, and interested parties should obtain complete scope of work documents from the Town of Rochester to understand all technical specifications, pricing requirements, and submission instructions.

The Request for Bids document did not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder eligibility, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or incumbent vendor information. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available procurement materials. Contractors interested in responding should contact Harry Falconer at hfalconer@trorc.org to request the detailed scope of work documents, energy audit information, and any additional technical specifications necessary to prepare a competitive bid submission. All bidders should plan to visit the site to assess existing conditions and ensure accurate pricing and scheduling of the HVAC upgrade work.