Culvert Replacement Preliminary Design Services on an unnamed trib to Otter Creek at Russellville Road in Shrewsbury

The Rutland County Natural Resources Conservation District (RNRCD) is seeking preliminary design services for a culvert replacement project on an unnamed tributary to Otter Creek located at Russellville Road in Shrewsbury, Vermont. The primary objective of this procurement is to replace an undersized and perched culvert to improve aquatic organism passage (AOP) and enhance stream stability. Consultants will be required to develop comprehensive preliminary designs for the new culvert structure, with all design and deliverables due no later than December 19, 2025. The state and local contract opportunity was posted on July 30, 2025, with proposals due by August 27, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, the project appears to require technical expertise in hydraulic engineering, stream geomorphology, and culvert design. The project focuses on addressing a geomorphically incompatible culvert that currently impedes aquatic organism movement and stream ecosystem functionality.

The contract opportunity documentation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific integration requirements for existing infrastructure. Similarly, the procurement notice does not indicate a specific budget range or award value for the preliminary design services. The solicitation appears to be open to engineering consultants and environmental design professionals with relevant expertise in stream restoration, culvert design, and aquatic habitat improvement. The project is located in Rutland County, Vermont, which suggests potential preference for local or regional firms with familiarity with the area's specific environmental conditions. Interested parties should carefully review the request for proposal (RFP) document, which was noted as attached but currently inaccessible, to fully understand the project's technical requirements and submission expectations.