Black Falls Brook Floodplain Restoration Final Design

The Vermont state government, specifically focusing on Franklin County, is seeking professional services for the Black Falls Brook Floodplain Restoration Final Design project. The procurement opportunity is centered on a comprehensive environmental restoration initiative in Montgomery, Vermont, targeting water quality improvement and flood resilience enhancement. The project scope involves extensive floodplain restoration, including excavation of approximately 4.5 acres and an estimated sediment removal of 29,000 cubic yards. Key deliverables will include a detailed final design that incorporates VTrans Scour Analysis, road embankment stabilization plans, and bridge scour protection strategies. The project requires close coordination with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) due to the site's proximity to Route 118 and an adjacent bridge. The solicitation was posted on November 18, 2025, with proposals due by December 19, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately one month to prepare and submit comprehensive design and restoration plans.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the project's complex environmental and engineering requirements suggest a need for highly qualified engineering and environmental restoration firms with demonstrated expertise in floodplain management and infrastructure stabilization. The project's technical complexity implies that respondents should have proven experience in similar watershed restoration projects, environmental engineering, and transportation infrastructure coordination. Though no specific budget range is mentioned, the extensive scope of work—involving 4.5 acres of excavation, 29,000 cubic yards of sediment removal, and intricate coordination with state transportation authorities—suggests a significant investment in flood resilience and environmental restoration. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical competence, environmental restoration capabilities, and a track record of successful project implementation in challenging geographical and infrastructural contexts.