Bids / RFP

Request for Proposal

Derby Town Garage Attic Insulation Replacement Project

The Town of Derby is looking for proposals to remove the existing insulation and install new insulation in a 41 ft by 160 ft portion of Derby’s Town Garage and in an 8 ft by 30 ft addition that is centered on the east side of the garage.  The Town Garage is located at 3427 US Route 5, Derby, VT 05829.  This project will include the following:

  • Removal and legal disposal of all existing insulation in the attic space.
  • Installation of blown in cellulose insulation to an minimum R-Value of R50 or 3 inches of spray foam insulation with blown in cellulose insulation on top to a minimum R-Value of R50.
  • Installation of insulation dams at the eaves to keep blown in insulation from blocking any eave vents.
  • Insulation depth markers in the attic for the blown in insulation is required.
  • Boxing in and around all existing attic penetrations using a combination of 1/2 inch plywood, 5/8 inch MR sheetrock, or rigid board insulation as the box material.
  • The Town or Town’s Consultant must inspect the attic after insulation removal and prior to installing new insulation.
  • Insulation spray and blown in will be inspected by an insulation consultant (hired by the Town) to ensure quality, consistency, and required depth is achieved. If spray foam is used the foam will be inspected by the Town’s consultant before the blown in insulation is installed over it.  Any areas not meeting the requirements of 3” of foam will be repaired and inspected again before the blown in insulation is installed.
  • All proposals must include an estimated start date.
  • All work must be completed within 30 calendar days.

A pre bid site meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 28 at 1:00 P.M. at the Town Garage, 3427 US Route 5, Derby, VT 05829.

Bids are due on or before 5:00 PM, Monday March 17, 2025.  Bids may be mailed or hand delivered to: Town of Derby, 124 Main Street, Derby, VT 05829 or emailed to: bob.kelley@derbyvt.org

Any questions should be directed to Bob Kelley, 802-766-2017, bob.kelley@derbyvt.org