Refractory Tiles for Woodchip Heat Plants

The State of Vermont is seeking qualified suppliers to provide refractory ceramic tiles capable of withstanding temperatures of 2,200 °F for use in its wood‑chip‑fueled heat plants in Montpelier and Waterbury. The contract will be an indefinite‑delivery arrangement with an initial two‑year term and up to three optional one‑year extensions. Vendors must submit a full proposal package (cover letter, technical response, pricing schedule, certificates, and warranty documentation) by the June 17 deadline and be prepared to supply samples, quarterly sales reports, and compliance certifications. Preference will be given to Vermont‑resident bidders and U.S.-made products with clean‑energy credentials. • Supply of refractory tiles meeting the performance and dimensional specs in Exhibit A‑1 (≥ 2,200 °F). • Initial quantity roughly 60 tiles (including spares) for the Montpelier plant; additional orders possible for Waterbury. • Firm pricing for the first two years, with potential price‑increase caps for any renewal years. • Mandatory one‑year warranty and optional longer warranties; shipping costs to be quoted per order. • Compliance requirements include Certificate of Compliance, Climate‑Change Certification, and recycled‑content/mercury reporting.