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Request for Proposal – Engineering Services

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The Town of Hardwick is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for design and construction management concerning Town’s wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) reconstruction and improvements. The Town’s wastewater facility reconstruction and improvements include the repair and reconstruction of the wastewater treatment facility to meet current applicable codes and standards with additional federally funded mitigation measures where appropriate.

Professional engineering services should include, without limitation, (a) preliminary and design engineering, including plans and specifications, for all aspects of the wastewater treatment facility project, and (b) complete construction management services for the project through to completion.

To see the full RFP, click here. Addendum No.1 issued 9-18-2026.

Sealed proposals may be sent by mail to: Hardwick Town Manager, David Upson, Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843 or delivered in person, to 20 Church Street, Hardwick, VT (basement level offices).

Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Any proposals received after that date may be rejected at the sole discretion of the Town of Hardwick.

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.

SpringFest 2027 Contractor

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The SpringFest Committee – a group of volunteers from the Town of Hardwick, Hardwick Downtown Partnership (HDP), Kiwanis Club of Hardwick, The American Legion, Civic Standard, Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), and others are looking for an independent contractor to lead the Committee beginning in October 2026 and running through June 2027 to coordinate SpringFest 2027.

Please click here for further details.

⚠️ Weather Alert

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The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerous heat today and the potential for severe thunderstorms this evening into tonight. Strong winds, large hail, heavy rain, frequent lightning, and isolated tornadoes are possible. Please monitor weather conditions throughout the day. Click here for the current briefing.

Request for Qualifications and Cost Proposal: Road Erosion Inventory

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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.