RFPrevisedOldTownRdImprovementProject.pdf

This is a Request for Engineering Services issued by the Town of Ripton, a municipality in Addison County, Vermont. The Town seeks professional engineering services to develop final plans and cost estimates for the improvement of approximately 3 miles of Old Town Road, a class 4 road that requires upgrading to a condition suitable for emergency use. The procurement was posted on October 18, 2025, with proposal submissions due by November 10, 2025. The primary deliverables are expected to include comprehensive engineering plans, detailed cost estimates, and potentially permit documentation necessary for road improvement. The project scope likely encompasses site assessments, technical design specifications, and infrastructure planning to enhance emergency access capabilities in this rural Vermont location.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified professional engineering firms with demonstrated experience in rural road improvement and infrastructure rehabilitation. While specific evaluation criteria, set-aside designations, and incumbent vendor information were not accessible, the potential award value is estimated to range from $50,000 to $250,000, depending on the complexity of engineering requirements and specific road improvement specifications. Interested firms would benefit from experience with rural road rehabilitation, familiarity with USDA permitting processes, knowledge of Vermont's transportation infrastructure standards, and the ability to coordinate with local emergency services. The project funding source and contract term details were not specified in the available documentation.