AE Vault Fire Suppression System Central Services Addendum 2

Agency:	State of Vermont
State:	Vermont
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
Posted Date:	Mar 24, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 3, 2026
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VAULT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

1078 US Route 2 CENTRAL SERVICES BUILDING

ADDENDUM # 2

State of Vermont

Department of Buildings and General Services

Office of Purchasing & Contracting

133 State Street

Montpelier, Vermont 05633-8000

March 24, 2026

TO ALL BIDDERS OF RECORD:

This Addendum consists of (2) page(s) and (4) attachments:

DFS Certificate of Fitness - 4 pages

F3 – Foundation Details – 1 page

F1 – Foundation Plan – 1 page

M7 – Pellet system & Heat Replacement – 1 page

Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by entering its number and date on the Proposal Form. This

Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies them as follows:

Items:

1. Date Changes:

RESPONSES DUE BY: April 3, 2026 – 4:30 PM (EST)

2. Pre-Bid Meeting Attendees:

a. Oren Guttman, MacFarland Johnson, oguttmann@mjinc.com

b. Ira Moser, BGS State of Vermont, Ira.Moser@Vermont.gov

c. David Gallison, BGS State of Vermont, David.Gallison@Vermont.gov

d. Josh Sayers, BGS State of Vermont,. Josh.Sayers@Vermont.gov

e. Rachel Onuf, VSARA State of Vermont, Rachel.Onuf@Vermont.gov

3. Questions & Answers:

a. Q: Are the temperature and humidity requirements for the eventual contractor or are

there required HVAC modifications to meet these requirements?

A: The existing equipment provides current temperature and humidity requirements.

Section 2.2.1.2.3. is no longer included as part of this RFP.

b. Q: Does the existing system need to remain operational until the new system is

operational?

A: Yes, the existing system is to remain operational until the new system is operational.

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c. Q: Does the work need to be overseen by a Vermont Fire Protection P.E. or is a NICET

III Engineering Technician acceptable?

A: Attached are the requirements to Design, install, inspect, service, or recharge a fixed

fire extinguishing system. An NICET III Engineering Technician is acceptable.

d. Q: Development – Can the design schedule be condensed to eliminate the Design

Development phase and go straight to Construction Documents from Schematic

Design?

A: The design development phase and the construction document phase may be

combined. Therefore, construction documents can go straight from schematic design.

e. Q: Does Engineer need to provide Submittal Exchange? If so, what timeframe?

A: Submittal Exchange will not be required for this project.

f. Q: Does the State have structural drawings of the vault construction?

A: Attachments “F1 – Foundation Plan” and “F3 – Foundation Details” included with

this addendum contain original foundation and framing plans from 1988. These contain

structural information.

Additionally, a 2017 Pellet System & Heat Replacement took place at the Central Services Building

in the vault & Mezzanine area. Attachment “M7 – Pellet system & Heat Replacement” included with

this addendum contains a new mechanical plan.

END OF ADDENDUM # 2

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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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