RFQ Engineering Svcs Wheelock Fall Brook Rd Bridge

The Town of Wheelock, Vermont is seeking professional engineering services for the Fall Brook Road Bridge, which sustained damage during the July 2024 flooding. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) targets engineering consultants capable of providing comprehensive services, including detailed documentation review, damage assessments, and collaborative work with town highway staff, Selectboard, and state and federal officials. The primary objectives include conducting an environmental evaluation with a specific focus on bridge scour assessment, developing a scour-resistant replacement foundation design, and creating engineering recommendations for bridge repairs that will restore the structure to pre-existing or improved conditions. The proposal requires consultants to submit detailed designs and evaluations for town, state, and federal review, with the final engineering design task contingent upon acceptance of the environmental evaluation and recommendations. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2025, with proposals due by August 4, 2025, under the contract opportunity ID 6880f048942c3b622b03d426, specifically located in Bennington County, Vermont.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified engineering consulting firms with expertise in bridge infrastructure, environmental assessments, and flood damage restoration. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project suggests potential collaboration with local and state transportation authorities. The scope of work implies a complex engineering project with multiple review stages, indicating potential substantial professional service fees, though no specific budget range was provided in the available documentation. The project's success will depend on the consultant's ability to provide comprehensive engineering solutions that meet the technical requirements of local, state, and federal reviewing entities, with a particular emphasis on addressing the specific challenges posed by flood-related infrastructure damage.