Weatherization Services - Montpelier Recreation Center

2026-11-03

The MRD , in collaboration with Efficiency Vermont , is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for air sealing and insulation services at the Montpelier Recreation Center . This work is a crucial component of a larger planned facility renovation , which includes upgrades to the HVAC and electrical infrastructure . The primary objective of this weatherization project is to significantly enhance the building envelope ' s thermal performance — specifically , by increasing insulation and reducing air leakage — to effectively mitigate heating and cooling energy demand .. Property Description The Montpelier Recreation Center is a 15 , 000 square foot municipal structure , constructed in 1932 and situated in proximity to downtown Montpelier , VT . The building encompasses a large gymnasium , a lobby , administrative offices , and storage areas . Existing Building Envelope : Walls : Exposed brick masonry . Roof : Flat , single - ply EDPM membrane . Gym roof has R - 40 insulation . Office roof is not insulated . Foundation : Masonry foundation walls . Windows : Single - pane , wooden - framed . Existing Mechanical Systems : The facility is heated by a single - pipe steam system , with low - pressure steam generated by a Smith Series 19A cast iron sectional oil - fired boiler located in the basement . Heat distribution is primarily through steam - fired unit heaters , supplemented by perimeter cast - iron radiators in certain spaces . The facility lacks a mechanical cooling system ; cooling is currently achieved via several window - mounted AC units in the front offices .

Vermont

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