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Vermont's Official Home Page
www.vermont.gov
Links to state government resources, including the Governor's Office, executive agencies, state government bidding opportunities. Also links to state court, Legislature, municipal and regional Web sites; online business services; finding tools for information about the state.
Attorney General Opinions
www.atg.state.vt.us
Provides the full text of opinions since 2000.
Agency
of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation
www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/dec.htm
Air Quality Division contains construction and operating permit requirements, applications and handbooks; lists recently issued Title V operating permits, with documents. Environmental Assistance Office includes permit specialist database; permit handbooks; compliance guides and factsheets; online compliance inquiry form; Environmental Notice Bulletin updates on permits/certificates under consideration by the department. Facilities Engineering Division provides DBE Program information and forms; listing of certified DBEs; links to bidding opportunities, bid tabulations, project priority lists, contractor forms, Front End Documents for preparing contract specifications. Dam Safety Section provides permit handbook and forms. Water Quality Division includes information and applications for storm water construction and dam permits; public notices; regulations and technical publications; storm water manual and management procedures. Waste Management Division contains construction waste reduction documents and contractor agreement specifications; Brownfields redevelopment grant application; solid waste planning documents, permit guidance and forms; underground storage tank checklist; lists of tank consultants and contractors; information on tank removal grants; list of UST contractors; tank grant application package; tank permit resources and listings. Wastewater Management Division includes publications; regulations; compliance guide for underground storage tank owners and operators; Farm and Residential Underground Heating Oil Tank Removal Grant application; solid waste management information. Water Supply Division includes water well driller licensing rules; well construction standards; regulations; operator training schedule; application and priority list for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program.
Agency of Transportation
www.aot.state.vt.us
Under Doing Business, Construction Contracting includes currently advertised projects out for bid, bid results, executed contracts, list of upcoming projects and bi-monthly asphalt price adjustments. Consultant Selection includes current RFPs, RFP status, contract forms and questionnaire, general provisions, specifications for consultant services, and D/WBE directory. Provides contractor prequalification questionnaire; contractor's experience and financial statement form; list of pre-qualified contractors. DBE Program includes program FAQs; registries by name and type of business; uniform certification application; VTrans Business Vendor guide. Provides information about on-the-job training program; program manual; list of currently advertised and upcoming OJT projects. Program Development Division lists roadway design projects; contains Landscape Guide for Vermont Roadways and Transportation Facilities. Materials and Research Section contains product certification information, forms; qualified product lists; advance certification list. Structures Section contains Structures Design Manual. Environmental Section contains designer and contractor erosion prevention and sediment control checklists; technical details on erosion control; Environmental Operations Manual.
Bid Express
www.bidx.com
This
private subscription service provides current and historical Vermont
highway construction bidding information for a fee. Can search
by keyword or scan current lettings; lists bidders; provides bid
tabulations, planholders, eligible bidders. Trns*port Expedite,
free electronic bidding software, allows users to submit bids
online and to download files for specific projects.
Board
of Architects
vtprofessionals.org/opr1/architects/
Contains information on qualifications for becoming a licensed
architect in Vermont; links to the full text of architect laws,
laws governing professions generally and board rules; current
continuing education requirements; guides on unprofessional conduct
and disciplinary proceedings; complaint form; press releases regarding
disciplinary actions. Can search Office of Professional
Regulation database by name or to download just the names of the
architects that are licensed in Vermont.
Board of Land Surveyors
vtprofessionals.org/opr1/surveyors/
Contains information on becoming a licensed land surveyor in Vermont;
links to full text of land surveying laws and laws governing professions
generally; guide to disciplinary procedures; press releases on
disciplinary actions; complaint form. Can search Office
of Professional Regulation database by name or to download just
the land surveyors that are licensed in Vermont.
Board
of Professional Engineering
vtprofessionals.org/opr1/engineers/
Contains information on becoming a licensed engineer in Vermont;
links to full text of Vermont engineering laws, laws governing
professions generally and board rules; guide to disciplinary procedures;
press releases on disciplinary actions; online complaint form;
online newsletter. Can search Office of Professional Regulation
database by name or to download just the engineers that are licensed
in Vermont.
Business
Assistance Network
www.vermontbusinessregistry.com
Businesses can register for free with the Vermont Business Registry. Registered users can browse the Vermont Bid Opportunities System, which lists federal, state, local and private contracting opportunities and awards by authoring entity, date, location and keyword or can perform text search. Users can sign up to receive free e-mail bid notifications. Government Marketing Assistance Center provides information about assistance and training program for government suppliers and contractors.
Community Loan Fund
www.vclf.org
Financing
source for small businesses, community facilities, and affordable
housing for Vermonters. Provides information about non-profit
housing and community facility loans and about small business
and development capital loans.
Department
of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration,
Insurance Division
www.bishca.state.vt.us/
InsurDiv/insur_index.htm
Links to full text of Vermont insurance regulations, bulletins
and recently enacted laws; online version of "Workers' Compensation
Insurance: A Guide for Vermont Business Owners." Complaint forms
can be downloaded; provides consumer insurance guides and rate comparisons.
Department of Building and General Services
www.bgs.state.vt.us
Purchasing and Contract Administration Division lists bidding opportunities for vendors and service providers; current contracts; construction bid tabulations. Includes purchasing terms and conditions; Resource Guide; online vendor registration; information about Environmental Preferable Purchasing Program. Engineering and Construction Division includes project list, design guidelines, standard specifications.
Department
of Economic Development
www.thinkvermont.com
Business resource Web site provides online business registry; information on business start-up, growth and relocation; financing; government contracts; regulations and permits; taxes; workforce training. Small Business provides information about assistance programs; small business toolkit; business plan outline; lists and profiles for regional small business advisers; environmental assistance fact sheets, primer; "Vermont Business Environmental Issues Involving New Property Purchases and Expansion of Existing Facilities" guide; links. Resource Guide for Industrial Sites lists industrial sites available for development. Provides statewide and local infrastructure data and analysis. Lists regional Chambers of Commerce and development corporations. Economic Data includes general, demographic, economic, labor and industry statistics. Publications contains Legal Guide to Doing Business in Vermont; guide to doing business with VTrans; and Guide to Building, Construction, and Occupancy Permits in Vermont. Financing Assistance provides information about financing programs from state agencies, venture capital firms, other sources; rural development loans; contacts for regional revolving loan funds; Guide to Economic Advancement Tax Incentives. Vermont World Trade Office provides information about Export Working Capital and export/import links. Can subscribe to VtBizNet listserv.
Department of Health, Asbestos and Lead Regulatory Program
www.healthyvermonters.info
Asbestos and Lead Regulatory Program provides asbestos and lead regulations; contract application; project permit, project notification forms. Guides to selecting asbestos and lead contractors include listings of asbestos consultants and certified lead abatement contractors, consultants, laboratories. Safe Drinking Water program provides drawing of construction of drinking water well; lists licensed well drillers. Air Quality program provides fact sheets on air pollutants.
Department of Housing and Community Affairs
www.dhca.state.vt.us/
Housing Division contains information about housing and community development programs; affordable housing database. Community Development Program provides overview of grant programs and applications; land use, planning and development statutes. Division for Historic Preservation provides information about Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Programs; downtown development program documents; list of preservation and archaeological consultants. Includes guidelines on design review in historic districts; sample historic preservation ordinance; sample design guidelines; inspection checklist for historic buildings; rehabilitation Do's and Don'ts. Planning Division contains Zoning Administrators' Handbook; Planning Manual for Vermont Municipalities; Municipal Guide to Land Use Regulations. Developer resources include legal, permit, financial information.
Department of Labor
www.labor.vermont.gov/
Contains safety violation reporting guidelines; ergonomic standards; permissible exposure limits; forms for online information requests, hazard reporting, requesting consultative visits. Provides posters; brochures; list of workplace safety videos available for loan; links to other health-related sites; rules, statutes and standards; guide to developing a safety and health program; online tutorials; listings of in-person training and seminars. Includes
process overview; employer brochures and posters; forms; decisions
(1995- present); rules, regulations and statutes; vocational rehabilitation resources. Publications contains Asbestos Abatement Guide.
Department of Motor Vehicles
www.aot.state.vt.us/dmv/dmvhp.htm
Provides information on applying, testing for and renewing a Vermont
commercial driver's license; vehicle registration and titles;
application forms; new truck permitting rules; local highway and
bridge weight limits; truck network map; online access to driver
records; online Vermont DMV Driver License Manual searchable by
keyword or by browsing the table of contents; accident reporting form.
Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety
www.dps.state.vt.us/fire/index.html
Contains Guide to Building, Construction and Occupancy Permits in Vermont; Vermont Fire Prevention and Building Code and its history; construction permit and other permit applications; Guidelines on Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and Assemblies; Fire Code Gas update; general code information sheets; Asbestos Abatement Guide. Accessibility resources include Vermont Accessibility Rules; access standards for residential housing; accessibility forms; dwelling unit accessibility certification forms; "Prohibitively Costly" policy. Electrical licensing information includes electrical rules, statutes and safety rules; licensing application and instructions; board review guidelines; continuing education seminar listings; alphabetical list of licensed electricians. Plumbing licensing information includes rules, statutes, requirements and application forms; board review guidelines; continuing education seminar listings; alphabetical list of licensed plumbers. Lists certified fire sprinkler system designers and installers; gas and oil installers. Elevator Safety Program provides licensing forms, information, list of licensed contractors. Includes boiler/pressure vessel rules and statutes; information about Tax Credit for Installation and Improvement of Fire Sprinkler Systems. Historic Preservation contains historic variance statute and rules; Fire Prevention and Building Code Compliance for Historic Buildings Guide; and Guide to Renovating Older and Historic Buildings in Vermont.
Department of Public Service, Energy Efficiency Division
publicservice.vermont.gov/
energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency.html
Contains commercial and residential building energy standards; Act 250 Commercial and Industrial Guidelines; Act 250 commercial and industrial construction handout; statewide Energy Efficiency Plan; Building Life Cycle Cost and VTCheck software for download; Vermont Residential Energy Code Handbook. Provides listings of training programs; project materials; compliance guides; Builder Code Kit; articles on energy efficient buildings; Outdoor Lighting Manual. Residential Energy Efficiency Improvement Partnership provides information about financing and other types of assistance for energy efficiency projects in large (five or more units) low-income, multi-family projects; links to Vermont Gas Systems' residential and commercial energy efficiency programs and HomeBase equipment replacement program guide. Renewable Energy Business Directories list design, sales and installation businesses. Provides information, standards, application for accreditation in home energy rating system.
Department
of Taxes
www.state.vt.us/tax
Provides full text of Vermont tax laws, regulations, formal rulings and technical bulletins; downloadable corporate and business income tax forms, with instructions; Guide to Vermont Business Taxes; e-filing resources; list of major state taxes; guide to starting a business in Vermont; withholding information.
Economic Development Authority
www.veda.org
Provides information on financing programs for businesses, including direct loan, local development corporation loans, industrial revenue bonds, mortgage loan insurance, export finance; Vermont Small Business Development Corporation programs; links to other agency and chamber of commerce financial assistance programs.
Energy Rated Homes of Vermont
www.erhvt.org
Contains
home energy ratings primer; information about utility program
for new residential construction; builder resources.
Housing and Conservation Board
www.vhcb.org
Provides information about feasibility funds for housing and conservation projects in the early development stage; information and application for housing loan programs. Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program includes lead abatement construction forms and contract; lead abatement contractor guide; technical and safety publications; Vermont lead paint law; list of certified lead abatement contractors; schedule of lead paint safety courses; application and instructions for lead abatement loans.
Housing Finance Agency
www.vhfa.org
Provides
eligibility guidelines for multifamily housing construction and
permanent loan financing program; eligibility guidelines, loan
terms, requirements and guide to nonprofit housing predevelopment
and bridge loans. Provides overview, allocation data and application
packet for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Includes
list of participating lenders.
Natural Resources Board
www.nrb.state.vt.us
Land Use Panel contains Environmental Board decisions since 1980 and Waste Facility Panel decisions since 1991; Act 250 permit FAQs, brochure, application forms, index of appellate decisions. Water Resources Panel contains decisions since 1977, rules, statutes. Provides links to Environmental Court decisions since 2001; link to Department of Libraries for decisions (1995 and 1999-to date).
Office of the Governor
www.vermont.gov/governor/
Contains contact information, press releases, speeches, executive orders, board and commission list, appointment form.
Secretary of State
www.sec.state.vt.us
Corporation Division's searchable databases include: corporate name finder, with the
option of printing reports in regular or annual report format;
UCC debtor name search; trade name registry (search for DBAs);
trademark database; name reservation database; and licensing database
to find out if person has a professional license of any kind from
the Office of Professional Regulation. Includes corporation, trademark
and LLC forms; fee schedules; guide to corporations, LLCs and
partnerships and the formation process; business certificate order
information; and business startup guide and checklist. Includes
Vermont Municipal Guide to Land Use Regulation and links to towns
in Vermont, with local government and business contacts.
Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation
vtprofessionals.org
Provides contact information for regulatory boards by profession. Can view guide to disciplinary procedures; view administrative rules and statutes; download licensee rosters by profession; search database by personal name. Provides information about license verification request procedures; calendar of board meetings by profession; online complaint form. Can view unprofessional conduct decisions by profession since 1998; download professional licensing annual reports.
State Infrastructure Bank
www.aot.state.vt.us/planning/SIBINFO.htm
Contains program overview, guidelines, eligibility criteria and financing information.
Vermont JobLink
www.vermontjoblink.com
Provides list of career resource centers; resume writing guide; searchable employer database for Vermont and neighboring states; information about training programs and workshops. Can file unemployment insurance claim online. Labor Market includes employment data by industry; occupational and wage data; national occupational outlook for the construction industry by trade; unemployment statistics; economic and demographic profiles; publications; online book of licensed and certified occupations in Vermont; charts, tables and statistical periodicals; construction prevailing wages. Employer Services includes list of training programs; information about apprenticeship and training grants; new hire reporting information and form; unemployment compensation information; forms; employer and claimant manuals. Career Information System contains occupational classifications, current job orders, average hourly wage rates and other wage data, link to labor market data.
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