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

• Bid Documents (PDF)
• Overview Plans (PDF)
• Addenda (as issued)

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.