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Request for Proposals (RFP) – Owner’s Representative/Construction Manager

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.


Invasive Species Panel Discussion

Join local and state experts for a community conversation about invasive plants in our area. Learn what makes a plant invasive, how invasive species are managed, and which species to watch for in our region. Wednesday, July 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Greensboro United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall in Greensboro. Presented by the Greensboro Conservation Commission.


HEAT ALERT – PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS

Heat index values are expected to be elevated on Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3.

The Regional Cooling Center at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday (July 2 and July 3).  Pets are allowed at this site.

The Jeudevine Memorial Library will be open during its regular hours on Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in observance of the July 4 holiday.

The Jeudevine Memorial Library offers:
• Air conditioning
• Comfortable seating
• Welcoming environment

Location:
Jeudevine Memorial Library
93 North Main Street
Hardwick, VT 05843

Questions?
Jeudevine Memorial Library: 802-472-5948
Karl Stein, Greensboro Town Health Officer: 802-424-7721

Those most at risk during high heat include:
• Older adults
• Infants and young children
• People with chronic health conditions
• Anyone without air conditioning
• Outdoor workers and others exposed to the heat

Know the signs of heat stroke. Call 911 immediately if someone experiences:
• Body temperature above 103°F
• Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
• Rapid, strong pulse
• Dizziness, confusion, nausea, or loss of consciousness

Please check on your neighbors, especially those who may not have access to air conditioning or other cooling options.   Even a few hours in an air-conditioned space can help your body recover from extreme heat. Please don’t hesitate to use these resources if you need them.


Right to Know Announcement – 6-23-26

Article 19 of the 2022 Town of Hardwick Annual Town Meeting was adopted on March 1, 2022.

The article states: “Shall the Town require its government to provide notice on its website to its residents when the Town receives notice that sources of radiation generated by cell towers/transmitters, Wi-Fi tower transmitters, and 5G antennas are being proposed for licensing and installation within the Town limits?

This page, https://hardwickvt.gov/right-to-know/, is where notices regarding telecommunication projects will be posted when they are received by the town. Please note, the town does not receive information regarding all projects.

The following information was received in the Zoning Office on June 23, 2026.

Hardwick Electric Department, in conjunction with the Vermont Public Power Supply Association, is embarking on a project to provide smart meters across its service territory to modernize the electric grid, improve operations, and enhance information sharing with customers. This is consistent with the policy of the state and the direction of all utilities.

Smart meters, and the associated communications devices to send information back and forth between the utility and customers – DCU’s, utilize occasional radio frequency transmission of a low power. They are safe, with a similar profile to a baby monitor. As the project gets closer to starting, customers will be afforded the opportunity to “opt out” of having a smart meter, though all customers will be receiving a new meter to ensure all customers have the most accurate readings possible.

Additional information is available on the town’s website.


Atkins Neighborhood Conversations

The Town of Hardwick and the Center for an Agricultural Economy are hosting Atkins Neighborhood Conversations, a summer community discussion series held alongside the Monday Community Meals at the Atkins Field Pavilion.

These informal conversations are intended to bring neighbors together, share practical information, and create space for questions about flooding, preparedness, recovery, and community resilience.

Location: Atkins Field Pavilion, 140 Granite Street
Community Meal: Mondays, 5:00–6:30 PM
Conversation Begins: 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Conversation Schedule

June 15 — Lake Champlain Sea Grant Stream Table Demonstration
Explore river dynamics with an interactive stream table. Test scenarios like dredging, dams, armoring, and road crossings to see how rivers respond during storms. Hands-on and open to all ages.

June 22 — Dredging 101
An informal conversation with Shayne Jaquith, River Scientist with The Nature Conservancy, about dredging and river dynamics. Open discussion and questions encouraged.

July 13 — Go Bags
Emergency preparedness for households, families, and animals.

July 20 — Flood Insurance
Understanding insurance, claims, and community questions.

July 27 — Update from the Hardwick Resilience & Adaptation Office
An update on flood recovery progress, resilience projects, and what’s next for our community.

Pull up a chair. Share a meal. Join the conversation.