Vermont § 161 - Requirements on State construction projects
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 161 — Requirements on State construction projects, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 161. Requirements on State construction projects
- (a)(1) When the construction cost of any State project exceeds the sum of $50,000.00, the
Commissioner of Buildings and General Services shall publicly advertise or invite
three or more bids. The contract for any such State project or improvement shall be
awarded to one of the three lowest responsible bidders, conforming to specification,
with consideration being given to quantities involved, time required for delivery,
purpose for which required, competency and responsibility of bidder, and the bidder’s
ability to render satisfactory service, but the Commissioner of Buildings and General
Services with the approval of the Secretary of Administration, shall have the right
to reject any and all bids and to invite other bids. (2) When using the design-build construction delivery process, the Commissioner of Buildings
and General Services shall publicly advertise or invite three or more bids. The award
of a design-build contract shall be to the bidder determined by the Commissioner to
be most responsive to evaluation criteria established by the Commissioner. Such criteria
may include physical plant characteristics proposed, program response to space needs,
ability of the design-build team, anticipated development schedule and overall cost
considerations, including alternates, allowances, and schedule of values. (3) All bids on State projects shall be required to comply with all applicable provisions
of Title 21.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 161
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 161 cover?
Section 161 ("Requirements on State construction projects") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 161?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 161 apply to my situation?
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