Johnsons Mill Dam Removal Site Adaptive Management-Preliminary Design

The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD) is seeking proposals from engineering consultants for an Adaptive Management and Preliminary Design engagement focused on the Johnsons Mill Dam removal project located along the Bogue Branch in Bakersfield, Vermont. This procurement requires the selected consultant to develop a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), review existing information, collect additional field data, perform hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) modeling, analyze removal alternatives, prepare preliminary designs, and produce a comprehensive report that includes cost opinions, permitting insights, and quantifiable phosphorus reduction credits. Key deliverables and objectives include technical analysis of the former dam site, environmental impact assessment, and documentation of potential ecological benefits from dam removal. The consultant must also co-host a public engagement event at the project site to present findings and gather community input. Proposals were due on April 10, 2026, with a posting date of March 18, 2026, allowing a three-week submission window for interested firms. Qualified respondents should demonstrate expertise in dam engineering, environmental restoration, permitting processes, and hydraulic modeling.

The request for proposals document (FCNRCD_RFP_JMD_AM.pdf) that would typically contain detailed information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent contractor information, and specific budget allocations is not currently accessible. Without access to the complete RFP documentation, specific details regarding minority-owned business enterprise (MBE), women-owned business enterprise (WBE), or other small business set-asides cannot be confirmed. Similarly, the award value or budget range for this adaptive management and preliminary design phase has not been disclosed in the available summary materials. Interested firms should contact the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District directly to obtain the full RFP document and clarify any questions regarding eligibility criteria, evaluation methodology, and project funding parameters.