Vermont Department of Economic Development #05641

Legal and Financial Services for EPA Brownfields Grant and Revolving Loan Fund – Vermont

This opportunity seeks qualified firms to provide both legal and financial services supporting the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission's EPA Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant and Revolving Loan Fund Grant programs. - Government Buyer: - Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) - Scope of Work: - Legal services for grant administration, loan fund management, and related environmental legal matters - Financial services including loan underwriting, loan servicing, and financial product design advice for the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund - Funding: - Over $2 million in EPA grant funding for statewide brownfields assessment and lending activities in Vermont - Products/Services Requested: - Legal services for environmental grant and loan fund management - Financial services for loan underwriting, servicing, and program design - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Expertise in environmental law, grant administration, and financial management of revolving loan funds - Services must support the implementation and compliance of EPA-funded brownfields programs - Place of Performance: - Services to be performed in Vermont, supporting statewide brownfields projects coordinated by CVRPC

Description

The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) is seeking proposals from qualified financial institutions to provide loan underwriting, loan servicing, and financial product design advice for a $1 million Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grant secured from the EPA. This fund will support remediation and redevelopment of eligible brownfield sites within the region, prioritizing projects that offer public benefits such as reducing contaminant exposure, creating affordable housing, generating jobs, and enhancing flood resilience. The RLF aims to offer discounted and flexible loan terms alongside grants to facilitate these projects. Proposals must be submitted via email by May 15, 2026.

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