Town Manager


Request for Qualifications and Cost Proposal: Road Erosion Inventory

The Town of Hardwick is seeking qualifications and a cost proposal from a qualified consultant to complete a Town-wide Road Erosion Inventory (REI) in accordance with the Vermont Municipal Roads General Permit requirements.

The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting the inventory, preparing required documentation, and providing all data necessary for submission to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.

Interested firms should submit:

Qualifications and relevant experience performing REIs or similar stormwater assessments;

Names of key personnel;

Estimated project cost;

Proposed schedule for completion

The Town anticipates selecting a consultant based on qualifications, experience, availability, and cost.

Submissions should be emailed to:

Casey Rowell

Finance Director

Town of Hardwick

casey.rowell@hardwickvt.gov

Submissions are due by July 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and to select the consultant determined to be in the best interest of the Town.


Hardwick Electric Commissioner Seats

There are currently two (2) appointed positions for Hardwick Electric Department (HED) Commissioners expiring on June 30, 2026. One position is for a 2-year term, and one is for 3-year term. The individuals serving in these positions should either be a resident of Hardwick or reside in a Town that HED serves. Due to the technical nature of the role, prior experience with public utilities or serving in a similar role would be beneficial.  Interested candidates are encouraged to attend a Commissioner meeting prior to submitting a formal letter of interest. The next meeting is on June 16.

The letter should outline their qualifications/experience and interest in serving. The deadline for submission is Monday, June 29, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Submissions should be sent to: Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843 Attn: Town Manager or hand delivered to the Town Manager’s Office at 20 Church Street.  Submissions can be emailed to the Town Manager: david.upson@hardwickvt.gov Candidates are appointed by the Hardwick Select Board and should plan to attend the July 16 Select Board meeting at the Memorial Building. If you have questions, call the Town Manager’s Office at 802.472.6120.