Composting at Vermont State Parks Addendum 1

Agency:	State of Vermont
State:	Vermont
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Mar 16, 2026
Due Date:	Mar 24, 2026
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COMPOSTING AT VERMONT STATE PARKS

ADDENDUM # 1

State of Vermont

Department of Buildings and General Services

Office of Purchasing & Contracting

133 State Street

Montpelier, Vermont 05633-8000

March 16, 2026

TO ALL BIDDERS OF RECORD:

This Addendum consists of 2 page(s).

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:

Bid Opening Date; Date changed from 3/17/2026 at 4:30 PM until 3/24/2026 at 4:30 PM

Questions & Answers:

1. Service levels – We serviced these sites in 2025, and I noticed several of the requested service levels do not

match what we provided for service last year. I have attached a spreadsheet detailing these locations. I just

want to confirm if the requested service levels are what is needed for the 2026 season, or if you would like

us to adjust replicate 2025 services levels.

Answer: Yes, the requested service levels in the RFP are accurate for the 2026 season.

2. Section 2.5.3. – Our drivers will be unable to provide a written notice for Park staff after every service.

Answer: Section 2.5.3 is amended to remove the written notice requirement. Section 2.5.3 is amended to:

“All pickups shall be made on the date and times as directed by State Parks, and regular service days for

each location shall be communicated to the State representative of each location prior to start of the State

Parks operating season.”

3. Section 2.6. – In the event we are unable to pick up food scrap services on the scheduled day, we will

coordinate an additional pickup the next available day we have a compost driver in the area.

Answer: This alternative would not be adequate to meet the operational needs of the State. Section 2.6 is

amended to: “If the contractor is unable to pick up food scrap recycling on the regularly scheduled day,

they shall notify the State. Failure to do so will result in a deduction from the monthly charge equal to one

fourth the monthly charge. No deductions will be made without first notifying the contractor and giving

them reasonable time to reply. If the contractor fails to pick up a location on schedule, the food scrap

recycling must be collected within 48 hours, no exceptions.”

4. Section 2.16 – Our driver will be unable to leave a rejection notice on the tote should there be

contamination, but we will coordinate to have our customer service team notified and reach out to the sites

via phone or email.

Answer: Section 2.16 is amended to: “If a tote(is) is/are rejected as a result of contamination, the vendor

shall either leave a rejection notice on the tote or communicate the rejection to the State representative of

the location in a timely manner.”

Rev 12.24.25

5. Section 3.3 – We cannot exchange compost containers at every pickup. We do line compost containers and

will exchange for a new liner after every service.

Answer: Lining or cleaning the containers are an acceptable alternative to exchanging containers at each

pickup.

6. Section 5.1 – We cannot honor free delivery or removal of containers for service changes. If the container

is damaged and needs to be replaced, we will do so at no additional cost.

Answer: See response to question #5. Any service changes need to be included in the cost of service; The

State would not be open to additional charges outside of the rate. This is our standard policy and called out

in section 2.11 of the RFP.

7. Section 5.9.3. – We will be unable to provide percentage discounts for prompt payment of invoices.

Answer: The RFP is amended to remove Section 5.9.3.

END OF QUESTIONS

END OF ADDENDUM # 1

Rev 12.24.25

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

TITLE	QUESTIONS DUE	ANSWERS POSTED	DUE DATE	NO POSTING AFTER
Composting at Vermont State Parks Addendum 1	03/10/2026 04:30PM		03/24/2026 04:30PM

Composting at Vermont State Parks Addendum 1

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