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Town of Chelsea
Request for Bids
Town Property Mowing

The Town of Chelsea is accepting proposals for lawn maintenance services of Town owned properties. A list of properties is included below in the itemized bid form.

Site Visit
If desired, appointments for site visits can be made by emailing Town Administrator, Tierney Farago, at town.administrator@chelseavt.us.  

Bid Process and Deadline

Bid packages must be sealed and received by May 2^nd at 4:00pm at PO Box 266 Chelsea, VT 05038 (ATTN: Selectboard/ Town Administrator). Please include the following information in your bid:

• On the outside of the sealed envelope: PO Box 266, Chelsea VT 05038 (care of the Selectboard/Town Administrator), Town of Chelsea Town Hall Proposal, the deadline for bid submissions (May 2^nd, 4:00 pm)
• A copy of bond/insurance
• A cover sheet with the title of the RFP; the bidder’s name, physical address, and all other contact information
• A completed Bid Form (provided below)

Bid Opening

Sealed bids will be opened and selected by the Chelsea Selectboard during the Selectboard meeting at Town Hall (296 Vt Rte 110 Chelsea, VT 05038) on May 6^th at 6:30 pm. Bids will be judged by the following factors:

• Price
• Bidder’s ability to perform within the specified time limits
• Bidder’s experience and reputation, including past performance for the Town
• Quality of the services proposed
• Bidder’s ability to meet all terms and conditions spelled out in this RFP

Contact Information

Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted by email only to the Town Administrator, Tierney Farago, at town.administrator@chelseavt.us. The Town Administrator will maintain a list of RFP questions and answers posted on the Town’s website once received. Questions will be accepted until 4:00pm on May 2^nd, to ensure all parties have adequate time to review the answers before the proposal submission deadline.

Disclosure

The Town of Chelsea is an equal opportunity employer.

The Selectboard reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, to waive any informalities or any irregularities therein, to accept any bid even though it may not be the lowest bid, to call for rebids, to negotiate with any bidder, and to make an award which in its sole and absolute judgment will best serve the Town’s interest. The Selectboard reserves the right to investigate the financial condition of any bidder to determine his or her ability to assure service throughout the term of the contract. The Town assumes no responsibility and no liability for costs incurred relevant to the preparation and submission of proposals or any other costs prior to the issuance of a contract.

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Town of Chelsea: Zoning Administrator/E911 Coordinator

Department: Town of Chelsea Zoning Department

Status: This is a part-time position – budgeted for approximately 10 hours per week – depending on workload. Current pay rate: $22.49

Job Summary: The Zoning Administrator works with Chelsea residents, property owners, and officials to make sure they understand the town’s zoning regulations and application process. The ZA processes zoning applications in a timely manner, schedules and facilitates hearings, and oversees compliance with the town’s zoning and land use regulations. The Zoning Administrator communicates both verbally and in writing with a variety of people, including applicants/citizens, town officials and boards. Site visits may be required and could consist of uneven terrain and in a variety of weather conditions.

Supervision: The Zoning Administrator is nominated by the Planning Commission and appointed by the Selectboard. Employment is on terms determined by the Selectboard. The Zoning Administrator will be appointed for a three-year (3) term. The Zoning Administrator position is subject to the Town’s Personnel Policies. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be well-versed in all State of Vermont zoning Acts and statutes.
• Administer the zoning bylaws and land use regulations as written.
• Provide applicants/citizens with all forms required to obtain any municipal land use permit.
• Issue decisions or make referrals to the Development Review Board in a timely manner.
• Make appropriate site visits if needed.
• Ensure that all statutory notice requirements are complied with and provide all necessary assistance for applicants to meet their statutory requirements.
• Facilitate and attend meetings of the Development Review Board, record and transcribe their minutes, and draft and distribute for comment their decision documents.
• Issue and post zoning permits and provide copies to the Town Clerk.
• Serve as the E911 Coordinator for the Town; as required by 30 V.S.A. §7056 (a), the E911 coordinator serves as the liaison to the Vermont E911 Board on all database and mapping maintenance issues.
• The coordinator will maintain the municipal address system, the municipal E911 map, and the
  Emergency Service Zone (ESZ) database and associated emergency service provider information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in development review and/or zoning administration.
• Preferred demonstration of experience in the land-use field.
• A desire to work as part of a team to initiate and perform detailed work with appropriate supervision.
• The ability to interact courteously, clearly, and in a timely manner with the public on potentially sensitive issues.
• Familiarity with zoning and subdivision bylaws and flood hazard area regulations.
• The ability to organize, prioritize, maintain multiple tasks and deadlines, and to manage time effectively.
• Ability to read plans and drawings.
• Must demonstrate outstanding judgment.
• Must have good written and verbal skills and be highly organized.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products and GIS.
• Must be able to attend evening meetings for the Design Review Board.

Discrimination Policy: The Town of Chelsea condemns racism and welcomes all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or disability and wants everyone to feel safe and welcome in our community. As a town, we formally condemn discrimination in all its forms, commit to fair and equal treatment of everyone in our community, and will strive to ensure all our actions, policies and operating procedures reflect this commitment.

Please direct all inquiries and resumes to:

Tierney Farago, Town Administrator
PO Box 266 Chelsea, VT 05038
Or submit via email: town.administrator@chelseavt.us 

Town of Chelsea
Request for Proposals
Town Hall Basement Waterproofing

The Town of Chelsea is accepting bids to address a water infiltration issue in the basement of the town hall.

Proposals must include leveling the dirt floor, installation of a drain system, and a pump system that will activate automatically when needed. The whole space, approximately 1900 square feet, requires encapsulation. A combination of concrete on the floor itself with a vapor barrier/insulation on the walls is recommended.
A dehumidifier may also be added to the proposal.

The building is a historic landmark and precautions must be taken to retain the integrity of the building. No changes to the outside can be made.

Site Visit
Proposals will not be accepted without a site visit. Appointments for site visits can be made by emailing Grant Administrator, Kasey Peterson, at grants@chelseavt.org or Town Administrator, Tierney Farago, at town.administrator@chelseavt.us.  

Bid Process and Deadline

Bid packages must be sealed and received by May 16^th at 4:00pm at PO Box 266 Chelsea, VT 05038 (ATTN: Selectboard/ Town Administrator). Please include the following information in your bid:

• On the outside of the sealed envelope: PO Box 266, Chelsea VT 05038 (care of the Selectboard/Town Administrator), Town of Chelsea Town Hall Proposal, the deadline for bid submissions (May 16^th, 4:00 pm)
• A copy of bond/insurance
• A cover sheet with the title of the RFP; the bidder’s name, physical address, and all other contact information
• A cost estimate with itemized per unit costs for hardware, and a total proposed contract amount

Bid Opening

Sealed bids will be opened and selected by the Chelsea Selectboard during the Selectboard meeting at Town Hall (296 Vt Rte 110 Chelsea, VT 05038) on May 20^th at 6:30 pm. Bids will be judged by the following factors:

• Price
• Bidder’s ability to perform within the specified time limits
• Bidder’s experience and reputation, including past performance for the Town
• Quality of the materials and services proposed
• Bidder’s ability to meet all terms and conditions spelled out in this RFP

Contact Information

Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted by email only to the Town Administrator, Tierney Farago, at town.administrator@chelseavt.us. The Town Administrator will maintain a list of RFP questions and answers posted on the Town’s website once received. Questions will be accepted until 4:00pm on May 16^th, to ensure all parties have adequate time to review the answers before the proposal submission deadline.

Disclosure

The Town of Chelsea is an equal opportunity employer.

The Selectboard reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, to waive any informalities or any irregularities therein, to accept any bid even though it may not be the lowest bid, to call for rebids, to negotiate with any bidder, and to make an award which in its sole and absolute judgment will best serve the Town’s interest. The Selectboard reserves the right to investigate the financial condition of any bidder to determine his or her ability to assure service throughout the term of the contract. The Town assumes no responsibility and no liability for costs incurred relevant to the preparation and submission of proposals or any other costs prior to the issuance of a contract.