Hardwick, Vermont

The Town of Hardwick, Hardwick Electric Department, and the Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District are inviting residents, property owners, businesses, and anyone with an interest in the Jackson Dam project to participate in a community survey.

As the project moves from feasibility into the next phase of engineering and planning, community input will help the Jackson Dam Steering Committee better understand what information people would like to receive, what questions they have, and what issues are most important to them.

This survey is not a vote on the future of the dam. Instead, it is an opportunity to help guide community engagement and ensure that future discussions address the topics that matter most to residents.

The survey is open through August 28, 2026.

Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/vYnKGmGofcjcmFFW6

Paper copies are available at:

• Hardwick Electric Department
• Jeudevine Memorial Library
• Hardwick Town Manager’s Office

Additional project information, reports, and meeting materials are available on the Town’s Jackson Dam webpage. Jackson Dam – Hardwick, Vermont

Friday, August 14
2:00 p.m.

Join the Town of Hardwick and SLR Consulting for a public walking tour of the Confluence Floodplain Restoration Project.

This is not a formal presentation. Instead, participants will have the opportunity to walk the project area with the engineering team, view the site firsthand, and discuss the project in the landscape where the work is being planned.

The site visit will include conversation about the river, floodplain restoration, project goals, and the next steps in the planning process. Questions are encouraged throughout the walk.

The meeting location will be posted on the Town of Hardwick website during the week before the site visit.

Please wear sturdy footwear appropriate for uneven terrain and dress for the weather.

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.