Examples of River Work RFP
2-12-2024
Q: Danny Pickering, Kingdom East SD: "I'm in search of examples of River Work/Repair Work RFPs, that have the project description of work within the RFP documentation. I currently have a property where we are addressing a large flood damage that had been done and it is working in and next to the river."
I'm in search of examples of River Work/Repair Work RFPs, that have the project description of work within the RFP documentation. I currently have a property where we are addressing a large flood damage that had been done and it is working in and next to the river.
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Replacing Bleachers
1-24-2024
Q: Joe Houston, Orleans Southwest SU: "I'm looking for information on replacing bleachers in some of our gyms. If you've done a project recently and have any suggested vendors to contact or avoid etc. I'd appreciate it. If you have an RFP handy I'd happily take a look at that too."
A: Greg Frost, Windham Central SU: You could start with "Lil Pete" over at Tri State Partitions. I am not sure if he does installations, but I know he does inspections and he may be able to help put you in touch with the proper people.
If no one has an RFP one way to get it done without a crazy spec is to write a "design/Bid RFP" where you are asking the vendors to come to a walkthrough, spec their design based on the walkthrough, and then they bid their equipment. All you have to do then is write in the specifications for how the bid will be awarded. Such as, "the winning bid will be chosen by Quality of product, lowest price, timeline to finish project, etc etc.
A: Glenn Scott, Rutland City SD: We've used Hussey Seating for repairs, replacements, and inspections.
Excellent and responsive service. https://www.husseyseating.com/
A: Ray Daigle, Harwood UUSD: We have had a great experience with R. H. Lord Company. They handle Hussey products. Our contact there is Mike Ward, mikeward@rhlco.com. Easy to work with and timely response to inquiries.
A: Dylan Laflam, Lamoille North SD: I have used Hussey Seating Company at Craftsbury to Lamoille and all projects in between. Hussey I do believe distributes through RH Lord for Vermont and I believe both companies have been awarded the bid through sourcewell. https://www.husseyseating.com/ https://rhlco.com/portfolio/k-12. I had Mike Ward for the Lamoille Union gym project. Mike Ward (Robert Lord). P (603) 341-6967 F (860) 645-9100 www.rhlco.com
A: Andrew LaRosa, Montpelier Roxbury SD: Dan Pike @ A+ did a couple of gyms for us here in Montpelier, easy to work with. https://www.goaplusnow.com
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Temporary Walls
1-31-2024​
Q: Theresa Palagonia, North Country SU: "Our junior high school is looking at the possibility of putting a temporary separation wall into one of their large classroom spaces to allow for special services for students. The room already has a door at each end and exterior windows.
They are wondering if hiring an engineering firm is necessary in this case. The facility manager and I already discussed ADA compliance and multiple points of egress.
Are we missing anything else? Is permitting required for a temporary wall? He would like to look into floor to ceiling cubicle style panels."
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A: Todd Parah, Two Rivers SU: After just going through a district wide inspection of our schools with our county Fire Marshall, I would, if I were you, ask the Division of Fire and Safety if you need any permits or any other code requirements.
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A: Greg Harrington, Bennington Rutland SU: I always meet with the fire marshal in our area to discuss the project first. They will let me know what they require and normally will request a permit. I would try not to hire an engineering firm unless the fire marshall requires it. Glad to help if you have more questions.
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A: Gary Wright, Addison Northwest SD: Keep in mind your ventilation in the room, where your supply diffuser and return diffuser are located. Also your sprinkler location.
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A: Chris Girard, Champlain Valley SD: You will want to make sure that you look at sprinkler head locations and smoke or heat detector locations. You may need to add horn/ strobe light to one side of the room. If you are disturbing any existing building materials you might want to test it for any hazardous materials. Unless you have documentation showing it already done.
You may want to reach out to your Fire Marshall and just run this by him or her. They like to be in the loop and it keeps them happy.
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A: Bruce MacIntire, Addison Central SD: I believe you will need a permit even though it is a temporary wall. The best thing to do is invite your local Fire Marshal to look at the space with you and ask him what he would like you to do. I did a similar project without using an engineer or architect because I went through the plan with the local Fire Marshal. I still need a state permit and a licensed contractor, but that is all.
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A:Jonathan Gathwaite, Hartford SD: Some additional considerations might include sprinkler coverage, smoke/heat detection, and HVAC. It would also make sense to look at more than just egress in terms of fire code compliance. You may need additional exit signage and/or emergency lighting. There are also some considerations related to means of egress depending on the use and occupancy of the spaces involved. I usually start with a call to the Fire Marshal and go from there.
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A: Greg Frost, Windham Central SU: You will still need a permit. Contact the department of fire safety, they have a generic permit you can use. Your fire marshal will also come out and tell you what you need. But in general, you need two means of egress and 2 hours of fire protection.
The wall will have to be steel studded with 5/8” fire rated Sheetrock on each side. If you need to add a door between the rooms it’ll need a 2 hr fire rating and be commercial quality.
If it stays more than 180 days it will not be considered temporary, so it will have to meet all new construction standards.
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A: Dylan Laflam, Lamoille North SD: Depending on what you are looking at for a temporary wall, will change the requirements for the space. If you are looking at something like this then a permit is not required nor an engineer. I would still make sure you meet the egress requirements for the size of the space.
https://www.uline.com/BL_1541/Portable-Room-Dividers?keywords=folding+wall
If you are looking at something like this than I believe you will need both a permit and an engineer
Depending on size and occupancy of the space will determine how many forms of egress are needed so it is always best to consult your fire marshal (Shawn Goodell, Shawn.Goodell@vermont.gov ).
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A: Jamie Evans, Barre Unified Union SD: You will want to contact your local fire marshal for approval prior to installing it. This will most likely require a permit. A couple things that come to mind with installing the wall is the sprinkler heads and heating/ventilation system. Will the wall interfere with these? It sounds like you’ve covered your means of egress, the fire marshal will be looking for this as well. Depending on the type of construction of the building, the fire marshal may inquire about the occupancy rating of this room if it has a level below it.
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A: Neil McIntosh, Essex Westford SD: You have likely already thought of this yourself or someone else has mentioned it, but my thoughts immediately go to the life safety and HVAC side of things. We have done some of these types of modifications and those items have often been overlooked until after the rooms finished. We eventually get complaints about the comfort conditions of the new space and/or the lack of sprinklers and fire detectors are discovered during our annual inspections.
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