Architectural Services for Residential Structural Elevations

The City of Montpelier is seeking architectural services for a flood mitigation project involving structural elevation of three residential properties located at 195, 201, and 309 State Street. This procurement is funded through the Vermont Department of Public Safety's Community Resilience and Disaster Mitigation Program and Fund, targeting properties damaged during the July 2023 flood event. The selected architectural firm will be responsible for designing entryways, MEP systems, providing permitting support, and coordinating with DeWolfe Engineering Associates, who will handle civil and structural engineering components. Proposal requirements include firm profiles, project team qualifications, design approach, project timeline, fee structure, and three references from similar projects. All structures must be elevated at least 2 feet above base flood elevation and comply with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards outlined in 44 CFR Part 60 and ASCE24. The proposal submission deadline is January 31, 2025, with electronic PDF submissions required, and the City anticipates selecting a vendor by February 12, 2025. The entire project must be completed by December 31, 2026.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. One of the properties is a contributing structure to Montpelier's Historic District, which will require review and approval from the State Historic Preservation Officer. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is being funded through a state grant program, suggesting available resources for comprehensive architectural services. The City will separately solicit proposals from general contractors for project implementation after the design work is completed. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specific requirements for integrating existing infrastructure or technology beyond the flood mitigation and elevation objectives. The architectural services will focus on designing resilient structural modifications that meet federal flood protection standards while potentially preserving the historic character of the targeted residential structures.