2025 River Management Flood Response Retainer Contract

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) River Management Program is seeking consulting services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for technical support and regulatory engagement related to stream management. The contract, identified as the 2025 River Management Flood Response Retainer Contract, will cover technical assistance for municipalities working within jurisdictional streams in Washington County, specifically focusing on Newport Center CDP. Consulting services will be performed under the supervision of River Management Engineers, with work potentially involving regulatory compliance, flood response, and stream management technical support. The solicitation was posted on May 27, 2025, with proposal submissions due by June 24, 2025. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide comprehensive river management expertise, including technical assessments, regulatory guidance, and direct support for municipal stream-related projects.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the available information, potential contractors should demonstrate significant experience in river management, environmental engineering, and municipal regulatory support. The contract appears to be structured as a retainer agreement, suggesting potential ongoing technical support rather than a single-event project. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges were disclosed in the provided documentation. Interested firms should carefully review the RFP document (RFP River Management Technical Support.pdf) for complete qualification requirements, though the attachment was noted as inaccessible in the current submission. Contractors will likely need professional credentials in environmental engineering, hydrology, or related stream management disciplines, with a strong understanding of Vermont's regulatory landscape for river and flood management.