Invitation to Bid: NRCS EWP Bank Stabilization Project

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Posted: July 23, 2026

The Town of Hardwick is seeking qualified contractors to submit bids for the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Bank Stabilization Project. The project includes bank stabilization work at three locations along Cooper Brook and the Lamoille River within the Town of Hardwick.

Project Schedule

Bid documents available: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Optional pre-bid meeting:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Hardwick Memorial Building
20 Church Street
Hardwick, Vermont

Questions due: Monday, August 10, 2026

Bid submission deadline: Monday, August 17, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.

Public Bid Review:
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Hardwick Select Board Meeting
6:00 p.m.

Project Scope

The project includes bank stabilization work at three sites within the Town of Hardwick along Cooper Brook and the Lamoille River. The work is funded through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program and is intended to stabilize flood-damaged streambanks and protect public infrastructure.

Bid Submission

Bids will be accepted by email only. Please submit bids with the subject line:

“NRCS EWP Bank Stabilizations”

Email bids to:

David Upson, Town Manager
david.upson@hardwickvt.gov

Please copy:

Will Davis, PE, Verdantas
wdavis@verdantas.com

Paper bids will not be accepted.

Project Documents

Bid documents, addenda, and all official notifications are available for download below. Contractors are responsible for reviewing all addenda issued during the bidding period. Firms wishing to receive addenda directly by email should notify the Town Manager.

Downloads

Questions

Questions regarding the project must be submitted no later than Monday, August 10, 2026, to:

David Upson, Town Manager
david.upson@hardwickvt.gov

or

Will Davis, PE, Verdantas
wdavis@verdantas.com

The Town of Hardwick reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and award the contract in the best interest of the Town.

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Owner’s Representative/Construction Manager

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Request for Proposals (RFP)

Owner’s Representative / Construction Manager

Utility Elevation Assistance Program

The Town of Hardwick is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Owner’s Representative/Construction Management services for the Town’s Utility Elevation Assistance Program.

This project is funded through the State of Vermont Community Resilience and Disaster Mitigation Fund (CRDMF) and will assist approximately eleven residential properties by elevating or relocating critical building utilities above the Base Flood Elevation. The selected consultant will serve as the Town’s representative during construction, providing oversight and coordination to help ensure the project is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable project requirements.

Important Dates

  • RFP Issued: July 16, 2026
  • Proposal Deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM
  • Consultant Selection: August 2026
  • Anticipated Contract Execution: August/September 2026

Proposal Submission

Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format no later than 3:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to:

Kristen Leahy
Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator
Town of Hardwick
zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov
(802) 472-1686

Request for Proposals

The complete Request for Proposals may be downloaded below:

Owner’s Representative / Construction Manager – Utility Elevation Assistance Program (PDF)

Request for Proposals – Pdf

Map of Impacted properties – Pdf

The Town of Hardwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages proposals from qualified small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises.

Atkins Neighborhood Conversations – Flood Insurance

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Residents gathered Monday evening for the latest Atkins Neighborhood Conversation to discuss flood insurance with Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance with the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation.

Hosted by the Town of Hardwick in partnership with the Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), the evening gave residents an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting after a community meal. Rather than a formal presentation, the conversation focused on the questions and concerns that people brought with them, including flood insurance coverage, homeowners’ policies, claims following disasters, and preparing before the next flood.

We appreciate Mary taking the time to visit Hardwick and share her knowledge with residents. Insurance can be a complicated topic, and having the opportunity to ask questions directly to someone with her experience was valuable for everyone who attended.

The Atkins Neighborhood Conversations are intended to complement other community outreach efforts by creating opportunities for residents to connect with experts in a relaxed, conversational setting. The series has covered a variety of resilience-related topics this summer, each with its own format and approach.

There is one remaining Atkins Neighborhood Conversation scheduled this season:

Monday, July 27, Update from the Resilience and Adaptation Coordinator (at the Atkins Field Pavilion).

Thank you to everyone who has participated in this year’s conversations and to the Center for an Agricultural Economy for partnering with the Town to make the series possible.

Atkins Neighborhood Conversations – Flood Insurance

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Coming Up Next: Flood Insurance

Join us on Monday, July 20, at 6:00 p.m. at the Atkins Field Pavilion, 140 Granite Street, Hardwick, for a conversation about flood insurance. We’ll share practical information about understanding flood insurance, navigating the claims process, and answer your questions.

A free community meal begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6:00 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

The Atkins Neighborhood Conversations series is hosted by the Town of Hardwick in partnership with the Center for an Agricultural Economy.

Questions? Please contact Kristen Leahy, Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator, at 802-472-1686.