Design / Engineering and Construction Services for MERP Projects

2026-11-03

The selected Bidder shall provide all labor , materials and equipment to perform the following tasks . 1 . HVAC : Replace the existing oil boilers with heat pumps as recommended by engineering design and / or the installer . 2 . Envelope : a . Air Sealing b . The addition of insulation , as recommended by the engineering design and / or the installer . 3 . Lighting : LEDs 4 . ADA improvements will be made to address issues with building entry , movement within the building , bathrooms , and improved access to all public locations . * Only 20 % of construction costs can be expended on ADA upgrades . 5 . Soft costs will be used to pay for permits ( as required ), architectural / engineering design , project management , and clerking . * Only 20 % of construction costs can be expended on soft costs . 6 . EV Chargers 7 . Solar Panels 8 . Other : Battery Storage This project will require demolition of existing worn , damaged , or degraded materials within the structure ' s interior , such as drywall , batt insulation , and portions of the roof membrane . All structural elements , roof decking , concrete pads , and / or foundational construction shall remain in place and be repaired as required to implement the energy conservation measures outlined above . The Scope of Work may be altered , if necessary , to address budgetary , design , and / or feasibility needs for these projects . Project design should include as many of the project elements listed above and should reflect the MERP project element prioritization hierarchy included in Act 172 – 1 ) Building Envelope ; 2 ) Fuel Switching and HVAC Systems ; 3 ) Lighting and Mechanicals , 4 ) Ventilation ( ERV or HRV and ductwork ); 5 ) Resilience Measures ( EV Chargers , solar panels , and battery storage ). Proposals must include line items to ensure ADA accessibility on the building ' s first floor .

Vermont

2026-04-28