Design Engineering Services

The Town of Starksboro is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive design engineering services for the replacement of two damaged transportation structures on separate roads throughout the town. This procurement, posted on March 9, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 9, 2026, seeks professional engineering consultation to advance both infrastructure projects through all phases of development, including design, permitting, and preparation of construction-ready bid documents. The projects are funded through a combination of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resources, the Vermont Emergency Relief and Assistance Fund, and local town funding, and both structures are documented on the Town's FEMA Damage Inventory related to the July 2024 flooding event (DR-4810). The selected consultant must demonstrate expertise in managing complex engineering projects while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Key deliverables include detailed engineering designs, permitting documentation, and bid-ready construction specifications for both transportation structures. The consultant must possess the qualifications and credentials necessary to perform professional engineering services and oversee projects that may be eligible for additional hazard mitigation funding.

The solicitation documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations, suggesting that all qualified engineering firms are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the opportunity summary, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. Interested firms should prepare their proposals in accordance with the submission requirements outlined in the full Request for Proposals and ensure all materials are submitted by the April 9, 2026 deadline.