Wescom Rd Johnson Floodplain Restoration -Preliminary Design

The Vermont state and local contract opportunity involves flood modeling and preliminary design engineering for floodplain restoration along Wescom Road and the Lamoille River in Johnson. The procurement is specifically targeting professional engineering services to develop comprehensive flood mitigation strategies. Key deliverables will include detailed flood modeling analysis, preliminary design documentation, and potential restoration recommendations for the identified geographic area. The proposal is being managed through the Lamoille County Planning Commission, with proposals due by September 2, 2025, after being initially posted on August 11, 2025. Interested engineering firms will need to demonstrate significant expertise in hydraulic modeling, floodplain restoration techniques, and environmental engineering capabilities. The Request for Proposals (RFP) document, which contains full detailed specifications, is available for review at https://www.lcpcvt.org/proposals. Potential respondents should carefully review the technical requirements and prepare comprehensive proposals that address flood mitigation strategies specific to the Wescom Road and Lamoille River corridor.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be open to qualified professional engineering firms with demonstrated capabilities in flood mitigation and restoration projects. The jurisdictions involved include Grand Isle County and Montpelier City, suggesting potential local or regional preference considerations might be applicable. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the current documentation, and no specific budget range is provided. The procurement seems focused on obtaining high-quality preliminary design services for a critical infrastructure and environmental restoration initiative. Potential respondents should anticipate a competitive selection process that will likely evaluate technical expertise, previous project experience, proposed methodological approach, and potential cost-effectiveness of proposed flood modeling and restoration strategies.