RFP_for_Engineering.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals from the Town of Starksboro, Vermont, soliciting design engineering services for the replacement of two damaged transportation structures on separate roads within the town. The Town seeks qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional engineering consultation advancing both infrastructure projects through all phases of development, including design, permitting, and preparation of construction-ready bid documents. Both projects are documented on the Town's FEMA Damage Inventory related to the July 2024 flooding event (DR-4810) and may be eligible for additional hazard mitigation funding. Proposals were due on April 9, 2026, with the procurement posted on March 9, 2026. The selected consultant must demonstrate expertise in managing complex engineering projects while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

The projects are funded through a combination of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resources, the Vermont Emergency Relief and Assistance Fund, and local town funding. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available procurement materials. The solicitation documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations, indicating that all qualified engineering firms are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. The selected consultant must possess the qualifications and credentials necessary to perform professional engineering services in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.