The City of Essex Junction, hereinafter called the “Owner,” invites qualified Contractors to bid on this reroofing project.

The project scope includes removal of existing asbestos containing roof shingles and installing new underlayment and asphalt roof shingles. See Bid Documents for full scope and specifications.

Bid Packages, including bid forms, may be obtained starting Wednesday, February 26, 2025, without charge from the Architect. Contact John Alden at Scott + Partners, Inc., 802-879-5153, or email (preferred) at jba@scottpartners.com. Bid Documents will also be available through the City Offices (802-878-6944), or on the City’s website at www.essexjunction.org/news/invitation-to-bid.

A non-mandatory Pre-bid Conference will be held on-site on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

Bids shall be received at the City Manager’s Office, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, Vermont, 05452, no later than 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Bids will be opened and recorded in public.

A project award is expected to be made at the next following City Council Meeting, currently scheduled for March 26, 2025.

The Essex Junction City Council reserves the right at their sole discretion to reject all bids, wholly or in part, to waive any informalities or any irregularities therein, to accept any bid even though it may not be the lowest bid, to call for rebids, to negotiate with any bidder, and to make an award which in its sole and absolute judgment will best serve the City’s interest. The Council reserves the right to investigate the financial condition of any bidder to determine his or her ability to assure service throughout the term of the contract. The City may cancel this bid request in whole or in part when rejection is in the best interest of the City. Notice of cancellation shall be sent to all known plan-holders and published on the City’s website.