Mil Dept - EAFR North Side Classroom Design Build

The State of Vermont Military Department is soliciting bids for a design-build project to construct the EAFR North Side Classroom at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont. The project involves providing design services and the construction of a climate-controlled, pre-engineered metal structure. The facility must have a minimum size of 3,000 square feet with dimensions of at least 50ft x 60ft, though the size may increase up to 5,600 square feet if costs permit. The project is funded in whole or in part by federal monies and requires compliance with general construction conditions and specific security standards, including background checks for personnel via the National Crime Information Center and Terrorist Screening Database. Bids are due by September 1, 2026, and must be submitted electronically as a single PDF not exceeding 40 MB. Evaluation is based on the best interest of the State, focusing on the bidder's technical approach, specialized experience, capability to perform, and the past performance of the team and subcontractors. Required submissions include a fee schedule, bid forms, a debarment and non-collusion certification, and a signed certificate of compliance. Awarded contractors must also provide certification regarding the prohibition of Russian-sourced goods and maintain Builder's Risk Insurance, as well as Workers Compensation for projects exceeding 250,000 dollars.