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Associated General Contractors of Vermont
Montpelier, VT
www.agcvt.org

Construction Trade Association specializing in all facets of the Commercial Industrial Trade. Our services include, but are not limited to: Safety and Skills training, workforce development, Job Placement and many others. We are the association of choice for the contracting industry in Vermont.

Brookhaven Science Associate / Brookhaven national Laboratory
Upton, NY
www.bni.gov

We are looking for small businesses that can provide scientific instruments and services.

City Burlington Department of Public Works
Burlington, VT
www.dpw.ci.burlington.vt.us

DPW provides service and utilizes supplies for water and waste water treatment, water distribution, sewer and storm water collection, repair maintenance of streets and sidewalks, operation of parking structures, traffic signals, parking meters, vehicle maintenance for all city fleets and of course snow removal. We also use office supplies, and IT and telecommunications equipment and provide utility billing for water and wastewater.

Cobham Sensor Systems M/A-COM Products
Lowell, MA
www.cobham.com

We are looking to source: Machining/Milling (mostly alum) and screw machining (turning) of various metals and diameters. Assembly services that include PCB assembly, simple electronic assembly, printed circuits (all types). At this time, we are not seeking suppliers of: IT parts/services, HR services/staffing or MRO/Office supplies.

Department of Buildings and General Services, Facilities Operations
Montpelier, VT
http://bgs.vermont.gov/facilities

The Department of Buildings and General Services exists primarily to provide the facilities and services required for all state agencies and departments to accomplish their missions. Building construction and renovation, buildings and grounds maintenance and custodial services as well as the security of state facilities constitute some of the most significant aspects of the BGS mission. Over 350 employees are dedicated to providing safe and healthy working environments in over 4 million square feet of office, customer service areas, information centers, courtrooms, correctional facilities, and storage space.

Facilities Operations small business contracting needs consist of small construction and renovation projects, as well as larger projects run by a General Contractor or Project Manager overseeing subcontractors, as well as long-term contracts for building maintenance.

• Facilities Operations is now separated into three main regions -- East, Central and West. Each region has the following functions: Maintenance, Custodial, Engineering, Construction, Mechanics/Trades, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Cooling), Electricians, and Plumbers.

• There is also a Property Management Services Division that supports all three of these regions with the following functions: Quality Assurance, Property Management, Space Management, Drafting (CAD), Energy Efficiency, Pest Control, Sprinklers and Central Files.

• It is the policy of the State of Vermont that Minority / Women Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed with state funds. All Bidders are encouraged to contact M/WBE's in an effort to recruit them to submit proposals for the work or portions thereof. The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sexual orientation in the award and performance of subcontracts. The Department of Buildings and General Services updates the Minority / Women Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Directory on an annual basis.

Department of Buildings and General Services, Office of Purchasing & Contracting
Montpelier, VT
http://bgs.vermont.gov/purchasing

The Office of Purchasing & Contracting carries out the procurement responsibilities assigned to the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) in 29 V.S.A. Chapter 49 and 29 V.S.A, and Chapter 5 § 161. This includes procurement of materials, commodities, contract services, supplies, and equipment for all state agencies through an effective process that meets all statutory and administrative requirements.

* Procure goods and/or services needed by the state and/or BGS at the best value through an effective process that meets all statutory and administrative requirements.

* Oversee the bidding and contracting process to ensure compliance with Administrative Bulletin 3.5 and relevant State statutes and Executive Orders. Title 29 alone provides 13 criteria in which consideration needs to be given; many of the executive orders reference environmental requirements in which we need to adhere to, most recent legislation includes sweatshop prohibition.

Department of Environmental Conservation, Facilities Engineering Division
Waterbury, VT
www.anr.state.vt.us

Prime and Subcontractor opportunities: Water and Wastewater construction projects with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals, let by municipalities but financed by the State of Vermont.

Small Contractor opportunities: Small construction or maintenance contracts for projects designed and owned by the Agency of Natural Resources.

Department of Homeland Security
US Citizenship & Immigration Services
South Burlington, VT
http://fsc.uscis.dhs.gov/Contracting/default.asp

The USCIS Contracting Office acquires a variety of goods and services in support of the Citizenship and Immigration mission nationwide. Goods include office supplies, mail processing equipment, computers and related equipment, office furnishings along with other supplies and equipment more than 200 offices nation wide. Services include equipment maintenance services, management and business services, translation and interpretation services, fingerprint services, transportation services and a variety of other services to support the USCIS mission.

Department of Veterans Affairs
White River Junction, VT
www.va.gov

Construction, Architect/Engineering, Medical staffing, Medical Equipment and supplies, Maintenance services and supplies, waste disposal, shredding, janitorial, grounds maintenance, and other services associated with an active hospital and four community outpatient clinics.

DEW Construction Corp.
Williston, VT
www.dewcorp.com

We are a $75 million dollar commercial contractor who provides General Contracting, Construction Management and Design / Build services. We are only interested in small business (subcontractors) who work in the commercial construction industry.

Fletcher Allen Health Care
Burlington, VT
www.fahc.org

Fletcher Allen Health Care is both a community hospital and, in partnership with the University of Vermont, the state’s academic medical center. In its community hospital role, Fletcher Allen serves approximately 150,000 residents in Chittenden and Grand Isle counties and provides primary care services at nine Vermont sites. As a regional referral center, Fletcher Allen provides advanced-level care to a population of one million people throughout Vermont and northern New York. The medical center extends beyond its three main campuses in the Burlington area to include more than 35 patient care sites and 100 outreach clinics, programs and services throughout the region.

The Purchasing/Contracting Department has the primary responsibility for procurement of virtually all supplies (both clinical and non clinical), equipment, and associated services (e.g. maintenance) for the organization. Fletcher Allen is committed to utilizing local suppliers and products to the extent practicable. In furtherance of this commitment, Fletcher Allen’s Procurement Policy states that respective preference to Chittenden County, State of Vermont, and New England region suppliers will be given when price, quality, and delivery factor are equal.

Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
Rutland, VT
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/greenmountain/

We purchase services, supplies and construction up to $100,000 from Small Businesses.
We buy supplies in the form of office supplies, printer cartridges, printers, furniture, copiers, snowmobiles, and other equipment, etc. We are moving toward buying more green products, and would like to connect with green product vendors.

We buy services in the form of maintenance agreements, snowplowing, janitorial, Timber Stand Improvement work, Site Preparation work, writer editor services, Performance Management,
We buy Construction in the form of Road Repair, Culvert installation, Parking Lots, Pond Repair, Well Decommissioning, Water Connections, Stream Bank Stabilization, Historic Restoration, Recreation areas enhanced.

Goodrich Aerospace
Vergennes, VT
www.goodrich.com

Electro Mechanical Assemblies & Components, Electronic Components and Assemblies, Hardware & Fasteners, Plastic – Elastomer - & Molded Components, Machining – Casting, MRO.
Primary focus on Small Disadvantaged, Hub Zone, and Service Disabled Veteran Owned businesses.

Insight Technology, Incorporated
Londonderry, NH
www.insighttechnology.com

Insight develops and manufactures Night Vision and Electro-Optical Systems for the U.S. Military, Federal Law Enforcement Agencies as well as allied nations. Insight also develops and produces Tactical Illuminators for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies and the general public.

Our typical supplier procurements include plastics, lasers, electro-optical components/subassemblies, mechanical assemblies, circuit card assemblies, and optics.

MicroStrain, Inc
Williston, VT
www.microstrain.com

MicroStrain would like to find additional vendors that provide: Contract manufacturing of electronic components and assemblies. Cable assemblies. CNC and traditional machining of various materials. Molded enclosures, plastic molding integrated with electronics. Various raw materials including electronic components, PCB’s, fasteners, wire, and tubing.

Northeast Surety, LLC
Farmington, CT
www.nesurety.com

Fully licensed brokerage specializing in bonding and business services for the construction industry, law firms, and related companies. Provides surety bonds to contractors of all levels by utilizing the standard, secondary, and Small Business Administration markets.

State of Vermont, Department of Information and Innovation
Montpelier, VT

The Department of Information and Innovation (DII) was created in 2003 to provide direction and oversight for all activities directly related to information technology within state government, including telecommunications services, information technology equipment, software, accessibility, and networks in state government.

The mission of DII is to work with agencies to provide integrated communication and information technology services to the people of Vermont through a cost effective environment in which information is shared for the benefit of government and the public.

Tetra Tech, Inc
Boston, MA
www.tteci.com

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services—delivering the best solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

In a complex world with competing demands for limited resources, Tetra Tech offers clear solutions made possible with sound science, understanding, innovation, and industry-leading approaches. Tetra Tech is interested in making contact with firms that have experience in technical disciplines related to wind, solar and geothermal, as well as suppliers of goods and services related to construction and environmental remediation.

University of Vermont
Colchester, VT
www.uvm.edu/~procure/

All types of products and services used in higher education - Audio visual, computers/peripherals, telecommunications, office supplies and equipment, furniture, athletic equipment and clothing, carpeting, food service, amenities/hospitality, temporary services, scientific equipment and supplies, radiation safety orders, animal orders, medical/training room supplies, vehicle rentals/leases and purchases, advertising, cleaning supplies, building/repair/maintenance supplies and services.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District
Concord, MA
www.nae.usace.army.mil

A/E Design; Construction; Environmental Design and Remediation; Design/Build Services

U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center
Natick, MA
http://www.natick.army.mil

Natick Soldier Systems Center develops products in the following areas: Warfighter Protection; Combat Feeding and Equipment; Shelter Technology; Aerial Delivery Equipment Systems; Basic and Applied Sciences for the Soldier; and Technology Integration.

USDA, NRCS
Colchester, VT
www.vt.nrcs.usda.gov

Most of our general office supplies, ADP supplies, and computer hardware purchases are made with vendors awarded national contracts by USDA. However, we do contract for heavy construction services, legal services, boundary survey services, meeting room rental, award items, office furniture, engineering equipment, copiers, etc

USDA Rural Development
Montpelier, VT
www.rurdev.usda.gov/vt

Our financial programs support such essential public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities and electric and telephone service. We promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural and other cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their member services. And we provide technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.

Contracting Opportunities: Contract for residential housing appraisals, caretaker services, title searches, and lead based paint abatement. Annually solicits for promotional items and business logo attire from local businesses.

US DOT Small Business Transportation Resource Center - Northeast Region
Long Island City, NY

USDOT’s Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) program works closely with local and state transportation agencies to provide technical assistance, one-on-one counseling, and dissemination of information to small businesses currently or interested in doing business with public and private entities in the transportation industry.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Essex Junction, VT
www.fws.gov

The Mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

The US Fish & Wildlife Service has locations in Essex Junction, Chittenden, Bethel, Swanton, and Norwich, Vermont. These offices manage wildlife habitat, including wetlands and riparian areas, and streams. They sometimes contract heavy equipment operators to carry out earth-moving and construction activities. Some of these offices also manage and maintain building facilities, and purchase basic maintenance tools and office supplies.

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
Boston, MA
www.gsa.gov

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is the federal government’s business manager, buyer, real estate developer, telecommunications manager, and IT solutions provider. GSA offers businesses the opportunity to sell billions of dollars worth of products and services to federal agencies through contract vehicles.

Most GSA contracts are for standard services and "commercial off-the-shelf" (COTS) products and equipment in three (3) major areas: general-purpose supplies, equipment and services; building construction, repair, alteration and maintenance; information technology and network services, etc. GSA also buys or leases office space, other real estate, and vehicles for all federal agencies.

U.S. Postal Service
Windsor, CT
www.usps.gov

Contract Carrier Route

U.S. Small Business Administration
Montpelier, VT
www.sba.gov/vt

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), established in 1953, provides financial, technical and management assistance to help small businesses start, run, and grow. SBA, along with its network of partners can help you develop a business plan, provide loans for your small business, identify contracting opportunities to increase sales, make contacts and access resources to strengthen your small business. SBA – Your Small Business Resource!

Vermont Agency of Transportation
Montpelier, VT
Office Of Civil Rights & Labor Compliance: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/civilrights/Default.htm
Contract Administration: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/conadmin/CAhome.HTM

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (“VTrans”) is the largest contracting agency in State government, with an annual budget in excess of $400 million dollars. More than one-half of the Agency’s budget is expended in the form of outside contracts:
• Vendor Contracts for the acquisition of equipment, materials and supplies
• Construction Contracts to construct, improve, repair and maintain State highways, bridges, airports, railroads, and other transportation facilities.
• Service Contracts to acquire a variety of services:
• Engineering-related design
• Miscellaneous Service Contracts: For janitorial services, hazardous waste removal, management studies, computer services, audit services and training.
Beginning in 2009, as part of the federal stimulus package, Vermont will receive more than $125 million in highway and bridge money, as well as $5.6 million in public transportation funding. For more information on VTrans stimulus projects, please visit: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/stimulus/

Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Montpelier, VT
www.vtchamber.com

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has grown to become the largest state-wide private, non-profit business organization with 1,400 members employing 45,000 people, and representing all sectors of the state's economy. Our mission is to create an economic climate conducive to business growth and preservation of the Vermont quality of life.

Vermont League of Cities & Towns
Montpelier, VT
www.vlct.org

Vermont Municipal Governments contract with a wide range of private sector contractors, ranging from land use planning consultants to engineers, and construction firms

Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC)
Statewide
www.vmec.org

The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) is a not-for-profit center affiliated with the nationwide Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). VMEC's primary mission is "To Improve Manufacturing in Vermont and strengthen the global competitiveness of the state's smaller manufacturers." This is done through professional consulting, one-on-one coaching and public/onsite workshops to help Vermont's manufacturers develop and deploy strategies, increase productivity, modernize manufacturing and business processes, adopt advanced technologies, eliminate wastes and reduce costs, and increase sales of profitable new products and services. VMEC staff members have access to numerous resources and are hands-on implementers of complete solutions. Confidential assistance is provided on a reasonable fee-for-service basis.

Vermont National Guard
Colchester, VT

The VTNG purchases a variety of products from small business owners. Examples include food (catered meals and bulk food purchases), contracts for food services personnel such as cooks and dining attendants, repair parts for vehicles, office products and furniture, advertising, booth space rentals, fuel, laundry services for cleaning items such as sleeping bags.

Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center
www.economicdevelopment.vermont.gov/vtptac

For Vermont businesses with an interest in selling to the government, the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VT PTAC) is where to go. VT PTAC has a goal of providing businesses with an understanding of the requirements of government contracting/subcontracting and the know-how to obtain and successfully perform federal, state, and local contracts. VT PTAC helps to identify the best prospects, remove the barriers, and expedite the process to help you win the job all at no cost.

Vermont Small Business Development Center
Statewide
www.vtsbdc.org

VtSBDC mission is to strengthen existing business entities, and assist start-ups through high quality, no cost counseling, and high quality, affordable training programs.

Vermont Women's Business Center
Statewide
www.vwbc.org

The Vermont Women’s Business Center assists businesses statewide to become successful through one-to-one business counseling, networking events, and business development classes such as Practical Business Start-Up and marketing.