Vermont Department of Economic Development #76200

Wetland restoration implementation oversight for two West Pawlet properties

Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District seeks oversight for wetland restoration at two properties in West Pawlet, Vermont. - Buyer: Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District (NRCD). - Project locations and parties: Mettawee Community School and an adjacent parcel owned by Merck Forest and Farmland Center; Vermont Land Trust holds a conservation easement on the adjacent parcel. - Project scope: Approximately 3.35 acres of wetland and riparian buffer, including site preparation, invasive plant removal, and native plantings. - Requested service: Coordinate with the South Lake Clean Water Service Provider to finalize the planting plan, source materials, issue implementation RFPs, check that site preparation and installation follow the design and specifications, and assist with related project details. - OEMs: None specified. No implementation vendors are named; Merck Forest and Farmland Center and Vermont Land Trust are identified in property or easement roles. - Estimated value: $6,449.70.

Description

Poultney Mettowee NRCD is soliciting proposals for oversight of a wetland restoration project at two adjacent properties in West Pawlet, Vermont: Mettawee Community School and a parcel owned by the Merck Forest and Farmland Center. The project will restore approximately 3.35 acres of wetland and riparian buffer through site preparation, including invasive plant removal, and native plantings. Work includes coordinating the planting plan with the CWSP, sourcing materials, issuing RFPs for implementation, and ensuring site preparation and installation meet the design plan specifications. Bids are to be submitted electronically by email by October 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

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