Vermont Department of Economic Development #15019

Final design consultant for Addison rain garden/bioretention project

The Rutland Regional Planning Commission is seeking consultant services to complete final design for a rain garden/bioretention project in Addison, Vermont. - Government buyer: Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC), supporting the South Lake Champlain Clean Water Service Provider (South Lake CWSP). - Requested service: One consultant engagement to deliver 100% final design for stormwater treatment at 45 Elm Point Road. - Include an approximately 30% design check-in, final phosphorus-reduction estimates, and an implementation cost estimate. - Coordinate with project partners and Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) technical staff; identify responsible parties and help secure site access. - Prepare applicable permitting materials, a minimum 10-year DEC operations and maintenance plan, access license or easement documents, final design report, and closeout and performance-reporting materials. - Project context: The project is based on an earlier scoping study, which estimated construction at approximately $35,000 and phosphorus reduction at about 2.00 kg per year. The solicitation identifies a $15,000 funding allocation for the consultant work. - Named firm: Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. conducted earlier project-development work; it is not identified as a bidder or selected contractor. - Notable requirements: Provide itemized costs, staff names, billable rates, and estimated hours; maintain required insurance; and make a good-faith effort to use disadvantaged business enterprises.

Description

The South Lake Clean Water Service Provider is seeking a consultant to complete the 100% final design of a rain garden/bioretention project at 45 Elm Point Road in Addison, Vermont. The conceptual design was developed through an initial scoping study; work includes a check-in at approximately 30% design, finalizing phosphorus-reduction estimates, estimating implementation costs, and engaging project partners. The consultant will also support required project reporting and coordination with Vermont DEC, and prepare applicable plans, access documents, and permit materials as needed. Proposals are due by email by December 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM; site visits are optional and may be arranged.

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