Vermont emergency management (VEM) flood study scoping

Vermont Emergency Management (VEM) is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive flood study scoping project focused on Washington County and the Newport Center CDP. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued on May 15, 2025, with questions due by May 29, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST, and final proposal responses required by June 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. The procurement process mandates that all notifications, releases, and addendums will be posted exclusively on the Bureau of General Services website at http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php, with bidders responsible for monitoring updates. State contact for this opportunity is James Meyers, State Senior Purchasing Agent, who can be reached at BGS.OPCVendorDocs@vermont.gov. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with submission requirements, as the state will not proactively communicate updates to interested parties.

While specific details about set-aside designations or incumbent vendors are not explicitly provided in the documentation, interested organizations should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in flood study scoping and emergency management methodologies. The procurement appears to be open to qualified professional consulting firms or engineering entities with demonstrated capabilities in environmental risk assessment, hydrology, and municipal planning. Prospective bidders should anticipate potential requirements for detailed technical proposals, experience credentials, and potentially proof of previous similar project implementations. The state contact information suggests that interested parties may seek clarification through the provided email address. Although no specific budget range is outlined in the available information, flood study scoping projects typically require significant technical expertise and can vary in scope and complexity depending on the specific geographic and environmental characteristics of Washington County and Newport Center CDP.