Request for Proposal (RFP)

NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program Third-Party Engineering Services for the Town of Hardwick

The Town of Hardwick, VT, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide third-party engineering services for five (5) publicly and privately owned properties under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program. All properties are in Hardwick, VT. The
selected firm will assist in the assessment, design, and implementation of erosion control and flood mitigation measures in a designated watershed area affected by the July 2024 flooding.

Scope of Work: The selected engineering firm will be responsible for providing the following
services:

  1. Developing engineering designs and plans for erosion control, streambank stabilization,
    floodplain restoration, and other mitigation measures.
  2. Preparing detailed construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance
    with NRCS standards and guidelines.
  3. Assisting in the procurement process, including bid document preparation, contractor
    selection, and construction oversight.
  4. Conducting post-construction inspections and monitoring to evaluate project
    effectiveness and compliance with design specifications.
  5. Providing technical assistance and support to project stakeholders, including local
    government agencies, landowners.
  6. Coordinating with the town to submit all necessary permitting for project completion.

Submission Deadline: Proposals must be submitted electronically to David Upson at david.upson@hardwickvt.gov no later than 12:00pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Questions and Clarifications: All inquiries regarding this RFP should be directed to david.upson@hardwickvt.gov & zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov no later than June 25, 2025. Responses to inquiries will be posted on the town website.

    For the full RFP, click here


    Town Wide Reappraisal Notices

    With the recent reappraisal of all properties in Hardwick, you should be receiving a notice in the mail advising you of the new value of your property. These notices went out in the mail on Friday, May 16.

    To search community-wide for points of comparison to your property, click here.

    For the 2025 preliminary valuation booklet, click here.


    Reminder to all Hardwick property owners, taxes are due Monday, May 12, 2025.

    Town Clerk Office Hours are Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm and Friday 7:30 am – 11:30 am

    PLEASE NOTE: FRIDAY MAY 9TH WE WILL BE OPEN 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM & MONDAY MAY 12TH 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    If you would like to confirm your taxes have been paid or find out your balance prior to May 12th, please email tonia.chase@hardwickvt.gov

    We also strongly recommend if you purchased or refinanced your home within the last year and your taxes are escrowed you email tonia.chase@hardwickvt.gov to confirm we have received all payments from escrow company.