PrivateRoadsREI_RFP_01202026_Amended.pdf

The requested RFP document (PrivateRoadsREI_RFP_01202026_Amended.pdf) is currently unavailable and returned a 404 error, preventing access to the detailed file contents. Based on the associated state and local contract opportunity summary, the Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) in Vermont is seeking a qualified technical consultant to support the Vermont Private Road Erosion Inventory (REI) Program Development in the Lake Champlain Basin. The project is structured in two phases, with Phase 1 focusing on developing prioritization criteria for private road segments, reviewing and recommending improvements to the REI application, and creating a Technical Assistance program to build capacity for conducting road erosion inventories in sub-watersheds. The solicitation was posted on December 8, 2025, with proposals due by January 27, 2026. The selected consultant must demonstrate extensive experience conducting Road Erosion Inventories in Vermont and will be required to remain available during Phase 2 to provide ongoing technical support and answer implementation questions.

The specific budget range and contract value are not disclosed in the available documentation. No explicit set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the summary. The procurement is geographically focused on the Lake Champlain Basin, with specific emphasis on the Franklin County region of Vermont. The opportunity is targeted at environmental and engineering consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in road erosion inventories and watershed management practices. Funding sources and amounts are not specified in the available materials. NRPC will oversee the consultant's work throughout both phases of the program development.