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