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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.

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Request for Qualifications and Cost Proposal: Road Erosion Inventory

 in Town Manager

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.