Refractory Tiles for Woodchip Heat Plants Addendum 1

The State of Vermont is seeking qualified vendors to supply refractory ceramic tiles for its wood‑chip‑fueled heat plants in Montpelier and Waterbury. Tiles must tolerate temperatures of at least 2,200 °F and meet detailed dimensional and performance specifications. The award will be an indefinite‑delivery contract with an initial two‑year term, renewable for up to three additional one‑year periods, and will include quarterly sales‑reporting obligations. Vendors must be registered with the Vermont Secretary of State, provide a Vermont Contractor Business Account Number, and complete multiple compliance certifications (environmental, climate‑change, non‑collusion, etc.). • Product: refractory ceramic tiles (≈ 60 tiles per order for Montpelier plant, 84 tiles for full replacement). • Performance: ≥ 2,200 °F, warranty ≥ 1 year, with possible preference for Vermont‑made or U.S.‑made products. • Contract: 2‑year base term, option to extend up to a total of 5 years; firm pricing for the base term; net‑30 payment terms. • Reporting & compliance: quarterly sales reports, Certificate of Compliance, environmental information, Climate‑Change certification, and residency‑preference check‑boxes.