Question_Response_#1.pdf

The file attempted to retrieve a Question Response document related to the Addison County Regional Planning Commission's Municipal Forest Road Assessment procurement; however, the document returned a 404 error indicating the resource is not available. Based on the associated contract opportunity, the ACRPC is seeking proposals from Vermont-licensed professional forestry consultants to conduct a comprehensive assessment of forest roads and skid trails in municipally-owned forests. The project requires consultants to utilize the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreations' Private Forest Road and Trail Erosion Inventory (RTEI) mobile app to identify road and trail segments requiring erosion control interventions. The request for proposals was posted on January 12, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 20, 2026, providing approximately five weeks for proposal preparation. The primary deliverable is a detailed prioritized table identifying forest road and skid trail segments needing erosion control, along with specific recommendations for improvements aligned with Acceptable Management Practice (AMP) standards.

The procurement does not explicitly state a specific budget range or award value in the available documentation. No particular set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned, though respondents must hold a Vermont professional forestry license. The project emphasizes environmental conservation and sustainable forest management objectives, with a specific focus on improving water quality through phosphorus loading reduction. Successful consultants must demonstrate expertise in forest road assessment, erosion control practices, and proficiency with specialized geographic information systems and forestry assessment technologies, including the FPR RTEI mobile app.