Vermont Department of Economic Development #73775

Final Design Engineering for Vermont Studio Center Floodplain Restoration

This opportunity seeks final design engineering services for the Vermont Studio Center Floodplain Restoration Project in Morrisville, Vermont. - Government Buyer: - Lamoille County Planning Commission (local government agency) - Products/Services Requested: - Final design engineering services for floodplain restoration - Includes engineering, planning, and design to restore natural floodplain conditions - Removal of existing fill and riprap, regrading riverbank to slow river velocity and increase flood storage - Enhancement of stream buffer along the Gihon River - Site is approximately 0.4 acres, adjacent to a pollinator garden and educational pathway - Maintained public river access and focus on public education - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on flood resiliency and ecological restoration - Builds on previous 30% design by SLR and archaeological assessment by UMV CAP - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified engineering firms - No product part numbers or quantities specified, as this is a professional services procurement

Description

The Vermont Studio Center (VSC) is seeking final design engineering services for a floodplain restoration project following substantial flood damage in July 2023. The project involves restoring natural floodplain conditions and enhancing the stream buffer along the Gihon River by removing existing fill and riprap and reducing the riverbank gradient to slow river velocity and increase flood storage capacity. The 0.4-acre restoration site is adjacent to a native pollinator garden and educational pathway near the Wolf Kahn Building, with public river access maintained. A 30% design phase and Phase I Archaeological Resources Assessment have been completed, and the project aims to provide flood resiliency benefits and educational opportunities about floodplain restoration and ecological benefits.

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