Pedestrian Bridge Construction Project

The Town of Hardwick seeks sealed BIDS for the construction of the Hardwick   Pedestrian Bridge Project including the removal of existing retaining walls, removal of existing bridge abutments, shoring of existing retaining wall to remain, installation of new retaining walls segment, installation of new bridge abutments, installation of new pedestrian bridge, reconnecting utilities, minor grading within river corridor to expand floodway volume capacity, installation of riprap, slope stabilization measures and planting, and paving and landscape improvements to pedestrian bridge access.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Main Street side of the Pedestrian Bridge in Hardwick, VT on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Questions from prospective bidders are due on Friday, December 13, 2024, by 3:00 PM.  Responses to all questions will be provided by COB on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Bids will be accepted at the Hardwick Town Manager’s Office, 20 Church Street, Hardwick, VT 05843 until 1:00 p.m. on January 22, 2025, and then publicly opened and read aloud at said office.

Due to the file size, the drawings, specifications, and contract documents may be examined at the following location: Hardwick Town Manager’s Office 20 Church Street, Hardwick, VT 05843. You may also request the documents be emailed to you by calling the Hardwick Town Manager’s Office at (802) 472-6120.


Request for Proposals (RFP) for Engineering Services for Slope Stabilization

The Town of Hardwick is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide design and
engineering services for the repair and stabilization of an approximately 500-foot-long landslide
along School Street which is located in East Hardwick Village. The project requires comprehensive
engineering solutions to stabilize the slope, protect infrastructure and property, and ensure public
access & safety. Please see the attachment below for further information.

RFP for Slope Stabilization


Flood Resiliency Projects after the 2023 and 2024 Flooding Events

A planning document was the basis for the Presentation Slides which were shared on Monday night (9-16-24) at the Neighbor to Neighbor Meeting. That document can be found here: Hardwick Projects after 2023 & 2024 Flooding Events – August 13, 2024 version

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact the Zoning and Floodplain Administrator at 802-472-1686 or at zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov


River & Stream Debris Information

Please see the attached link below. The State of Vermont needs help in order to proceed with the clean up of the debris from the flood that occurred in July. It is very important that property owners report debris to the Town Manager’s Office 802-472-6120. This will help the State of Vermont and State Emergency Management Program know where there needs attention.

River & Stream Debris