Starksboro Food Shelf Energy Retrofit

The Town of Starksboro is seeking qualified contractors to perform energy efficiency upgrades at the Starksboro Food Shelf located at 3056 Route 116 North in Addison County, Vermont. The procurement involves a comprehensive energy retrofit project that includes specific technical requirements such as air sealing, blower door testing, attic hatch construction, insulation upgrades to R-49, installation of an ENERGY STAR-rated ventilation system, and complete clean-up and disposal of materials. All work must strictly adhere to Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES). The solicitation has a proposal submission deadline of November 21, 2025, with the original posting date being October 1, 2025. The town will demonstrate a preference for contractors who are members of the Efficiency Vermont Efficiency Excellence Network (EEN) and have demonstrable experience with Municipal Energy Retrofit Program (MERP) or similar municipal retrofit projects. Evaluators will likely assess contractors based on their technical capabilities, previous project experience, understanding of energy efficiency standards, and ability to complete the scope of work within specified requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the opportunity, the procurement appears to prioritize local and experienced contractors through its preference for EEN network members. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure details are provided in the available documentation. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the project, which suggests potential contractors should prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate cost-effectiveness and technical proficiency. The project's focus on energy efficiency upgrades indicates a potential alignment with broader municipal sustainability and energy conservation goals. Interested contractors should carefully review the full Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, though the attached file "RFP - Food Shelf - Starksboro MERP_9-25-25.pdf" was reported as inaccessible, which may require direct communication with the Town of Starksboro to obtain complete bidding details.