Wildlife Removal Services 2024 Re-Bid 2

Proposals (RFP): Wildlife Removal Services 2024 Re-Bid 2 The Vermont Agency of Transportation is seeking licensed trappers to remove problem animals from our roadways and structures to preserve the integrity of our infrastructure. The State would like bids for removal, elimination, or relocation of these problem animals. This work will be done within the States right of way on interstates and secondary routes as well as State owned property such as rest areas and garage facilities. This RFP will result in multiple awards. Prequalification is not required in order to submit a proposal for this RFP. All questions related to this RFP shall be forwarded to Caryn Pletzer, AOT Contract Administration, in writing, by e-mail at caryn.pletzer@vermont.gov . All such questions and requests shall be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026. AOT will not be bound by any oral communications. All questions or requests for clarification received will be documented and answered after this date. Communication with other AOT personnel regarding this RFP is prohibited and may result in the rejection of your proposal. Proposal Assistance: If a Contractor requires assistance in preparing their proposal, registering with SAM.gov or needs guidance on socioeconomic certifications, the Contractor may contact the Agency of Commerce & Community Development (ACCD), Department of Economic Development (DED), APEX Accelerator. The Vermont APEX Accelerator specializes in helping small businesses navigate the documentation associated with State and Federal procurement. There is no cost to the Contractor for assistance provided by APEX Accelerator. Their website is: https://accd.vermont.gov/economic-development/programs/apex Proposers’ Conference: There will not be a mandatory or optional pre-bid meeting. Addendums(s) / Modifications. In the event that it becomes necessary to revise, modify, clarify, or otherwise alter this RFP, including AOT’s responses to questions and requests for clarification, such addendum(s)/ modification(s) shall be posted to the AOT Contract Administration website. IT IS THE PROPOSER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN ANY RFP MODIFICATIONS ISSUED. They will be posted on the AOT Contract Administration website at: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/contract-admin/bids-requests/services RFP Wildlife Removal Services 2024 Re-Bid 2 Page 1 of 56 http://vtrans.vermont.gov/ mailto: caryn.pletzer@vermont.gov https://accd.vermont.gov/economic-development/programs/apex https://vtrans.vermont.gov/contract-admin/bids-requests/services Reservation of Rights. All proposals become the property of AOT upon submission. The cost of preparing, submitting and presenting a proposal is the sole expense of the Proposer. Unselected proposals shall be securely disposed of at AOT’s discretion. AOT reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as a result of this solicitation, to negotiate with any qual