Vermont Department of Economic Development #47750

Riparian Buffer Planting and Site Preparation for Muddy Brook, VT

This opportunity involves riparian buffer planting and site preparation services for the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Watershed Management Division, managed by the Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District. - Government Buyer: - Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Watershed Management Division - Project managed by Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District - Products/Services Requested: - Riparian buffer planting (trees and shrubs) to establish a forested buffer along Muddy Brook - Site preparation and implementation services, including coordination with the Basin 8 Planner - Use of state-approved phosphorus reduction modeling tools - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project focuses on improving water quality, stabilizing streambanks, and reducing nutrient loading (especially phosphorus) - Requires adherence to state-approved modeling for phosphorus reduction - Coordination with the Basin 8 Planner is mandatory - Place of Performance: - Two privately owned parcels at the corner of Dorset Street and Cheesefactory Road, along Muddy Brook in Shelburne and South Burlington, Vermont

Description

The Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District is soliciting proposals for a riparian buffer planting project located on two privately owned parcels in Shelburne and South Burlington, Vermont. The project aims to restore land adjacent to Muddy Brook by establishing a forested riparian buffer to improve water quality, stabilize streambanks, and reduce nutrient loading, specifically phosphorus. The project includes site preparation and implementation activities, with phosphorus reduction estimates developed using approved state modeling tools. A site visit will be scheduled after contractor selection.

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