Fire pump replacement at correctional facility

CONSTRUCTION INVITATION TO BID ISSUED BY: Department of Buildings & General Services REBID NORTHERN STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (NSCF) FIRE PUMP REPLACEMENT ISSUE DATE: August 31, 2026 BIDDERS CONFERENCE: There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting at the site on October 01, 2026 at 11:00 AM (EST). QUESTIONS DUE: October 7, 2026 – 4:30 PM (EST) RESPONSES DUE BY: October 14, 2026 – 4:30 PM (EST) Contractors are invited to bid on the REBID Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) Fire Pump Replacement Project for Buildings and General Services at 2559 Glen Road in Newport, Vermont. This project consists of, but is not limited to: Scope of work includes the replacement and modification of the existing fire pump system and associated fire protection, electrical, and alarm components as indicated in the construction drawings and technical specifications, including but not limited to: 1. Replacement of the existing electric-driven fire pump with a new unit per drawing and specification. 2. Installation of a new jockey pump and associated components. 3. Demolition and modification of existing piping and equipment as required. 4. Reconfiguration of fire protection piping, valves, flow meter, and sensing lines. 5. Electrical and fire alarm modifications and reconnections. 6. Testing, commissioning, and startup of the fire pump system. 7. Preparation of submittals, closeout documentation, and training of Owner’s personnel. Blueprints, Etc. is the official source of information for documents concerning this Invitation to Bid. Documents may be obtained from Blueprints, Etc., 20 Farrell Street, South Burlington, VT 05403, by Manuals and Plans are available for preview at: http://www.blueprintsetc.com in the Private Plan Room. A password is required to access this project and may be obtained from Blueprints, Etc. Any and all notifications, releases and addendums associated with this project will be posted at http://www.blueprintsetc.com. There is a non-refundable fee, plus applicable taxes and shipping costs for each set of documents purchased. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Any vendor requiring clarification of any section of this RFP or wishing to comment or take exception to any requirements of the RFP must submit October 7, 2026. All questions should include REBID Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) Fire Pump Replacement Project in the subject line. Any comments, questions, or exceptions not raised in writing on or before the last day of the question period are waived. At the close of the question period a copy of all questions or comments and the State's responses will be posted at http://www.blueprintsetc.com. Every effort will be made to post this information as soon as possible after the question period ends, contingent on the number and complexity of the questions. ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY: 8.2.1. All bids under this RFP must be submitted electronically in accordance with the submission requirements herein. Electronic bids will be accepted the email submission must reference the Project Title as indicated on the front page of this RFP. Contact details are on the official posting. Special instructions: Addendum 1 Posted 09/14/2026. Site visit: 10/1/2026 11:00:00 AM Agency: Buildings & General Svs, Office of Purchasing & Contracting. Bid type: Request for Proposal. Work location: Orleans. Keywords: Construction (Building), Plumbing and Heating, Construction (Non Building), Construction Management. Bid 75112.