RFP# 008-27 McNeil Station Ash Drag Conveyor Rebuild
Burlington Electric Department seeks a contractor to rebuild the precipitator transfer ash drag conveyor at its McNeil Generating Station. Proposals are due August 28, 2026, with a site walkthrough on August 20. The project must be completed within a two-week window from October 5 to October 16, 2026.
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AI overview
The City of Burlington Electric Department (BED) invites proposals for the overhaul of the McNeil Generating Station's precipitator transfer ash drag conveyor. The McNeil Station is a 50 MW wood-fired biomass plant that supplies renewable electricity to Burlington. The ash drag conveyor is a critical component for the removal and handling of fly ash collected by the electrostatic precipitator. The project scope includes the full rebuild of the conveyor system, likely involving replacement of chains, sprockets, flights, trough liners, and drive components. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the work in accordance with BED specifications.
The procurement timeline is aggressive. The formal RFP was released on August 12, 2026. A site walkthrough is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at the McNeil Station; attendance is strongly recommended for all prospective bidders. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the BED RFP web portal by August 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. BED will evaluate proposals on August 31, 2026 and expects to select a contractor on September 1, 2026.
The selected contractor must be prepared to mobilize and begin work on October 5, 2026. All work must be completed no later than October 16, 2026, providing a tight two-week window. This schedule suggests the conveyor rebuild will occur during a planned plant outage. The work location is the McNeil Generating Station in Burlington, Vermont. Safety protocols, compliance with plant procedures, and adherence to BED's environmental and operational standards will be mandatory.
The online submission form requires the proposing company's name, contact person's first and last name, email, phone number, and a file upload containing the full proposal. The RFP document (available as a PDF) contains the detailed scope of work, terms, conditions, and any technical drawings. No budget or pricing information is disclosed in the RFP summary. Evaluation criteria are not detailed on the public page but will drive the selection process on September 1, 2026.
Resources & contact
Proposal Document
View proposal documentSolicitation number
008-27
Contact
- Paul Charbonneau
- 802-865-7456
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