Town of Barton: MPG Housing Study

The Town of Barton in Vermont's Orleans County is seeking a comprehensive housing needs assessment through a 2025 municipal planning grant. The primary objective is to develop a data-driven evaluation of current housing conditions, which will support the Planning Commission's 2026 Municipal Plan Update and potentially facilitate future housing investment strategies. Contractors will be expected to conduct a thorough analysis that identifies housing opportunities, establishes municipal housing goals, and produces a report suitable for grant and financing applications. The procurement opportunity, identified by contract ID 684ffcb9308b6a319e0e7a3c, was posted on June 13, 2025, with proposals due by June 27, 2025. Potential respondents should be prepared to deliver a detailed housing study that includes quantitative and qualitative assessments of Barton's housing landscape, with a focus on current needs, potential development areas, and strategic recommendations for housing improvement.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the opportunity description, interested contractors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in municipal housing assessments, urban planning, and data analysis. The project appears to be open to consulting firms, urban planning professionals, and research organizations with demonstrated capabilities in comprehensive housing studies. Though no specific budget range is provided, municipal planning grants typically support projects in the $20,000 to $50,000 range. The assessment will serve multiple stakeholders, including the municipal government, potential housing developers, and public-private housing partnerships. Respondents should be prepared to integrate their findings with existing municipal planning documents and demonstrate the ability to provide actionable, data-driven insights that can support future housing development and investment strategies in Barton.