Request for Proposals for River Crossing

The Town of Hardwick, Vermont, is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms for the design engineering and construction administration of a new bridge/culvert structure on Hardwick Farms Road spanning Porter Brook. The project aims to replace and upsize the existing crossing damaged in recent floods. The selected firm will be responsible for all aspects of bridge design, including site assessments, environmental impact studies, structural engineering, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration. The proposal submission deadline is July 29, 2024, and the project is expected to be completed before the 2025 construction season. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, qualifications, project approach, team composition, cost, and references.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified engineering firms. The Town of Hardwick reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will not be responsible for the bidder's costs incurred in preparing the proposal. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were provided. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not include any details on the possible award value or budget range for this project.