When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $13,960,000.

It was issued by City Of Essex Junction. The work is located in Essex Junction, Vermont, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Architecture and engineering firm experienced in municipal and public works facilities. Proven expertise in facility planning, permitting, bidding, and construction administration. Experience delivering energy-efficient, sustainable, and life-cycle cost-effective designs. Capability to design functional facilities for equipment-intensive, year-round operations. Familiarity with Vermont regulatory requirements and local public-sector projects.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Essex Junction, Vermont, United StatesPosted: August 4, 2026Deadline: September 4, 2026

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SUMMARY

Architectural and engineering services are required for the planning, design, permitting, procurement, and construction administration of a new municipal public works facility in Essex Junction, Vermont. The facility should support safe, sustainable, flexible, and cost-effective year-round operations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified architectural and engineering firm
Must have experience working under Vermont land use and federal laws and requirements
Must provide at least three examples of previous projects similar in scale and cost for a municipality
Must provide at least three and up to five references
Must apply for registration with the Vermont Secretary of State's Office to do business in the State of Vermont
Must meet the insurance requirements of the City's Purchasing Policy
Must include indemnification and hold harmless language in the contract
Must make good faith efforts to solicit disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) subconsultants

BUDGET

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$13,960,000

TIMELINE

Deadline for Questions: August 21st, 2026

Staff Response to Questions: August 28th, 2026

Submission Deadline: September 4th, 2026

Contract Award: September 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 21, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Essex Junction

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Essex Junction, Vermont, seeks architectural and engineering services for the planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration of a new Department of Public Works facility.

The facility is expected to be durable, economical to maintain, energy efficient, sustainable, flexible for future operational needs, and safe for employees and the public. The design should support year-round municipal operations, enable efficient movement of personnel, equipment, and materials, remain compatible with surrounding development, and provide cost-effectiveness over its full life cycle. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $13,960,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Essex Junction. The work is located in Essex Junction, Vermont, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Architecture and engineering firm experienced in municipal and public works facilities
Proven expertise in facility planning, permitting, bidding, and construction administration
Experience delivering energy-efficient, sustainable, and life-cycle cost-effective designs
Capability to design functional facilities for equipment-intensive, year-round operations
Familiarity with Vermont regulatory requirements and local public-sector projects

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