Putnam & Menard, PLC

Putnam & Menard, PLC is a for-profit limited liability company based in Middlebury, Vermont, specializing in legal services related to land conservation and easement acquisitions. Registered in SAM.gov with a current registration valid through May 7, 2026, the firm provides professional services primarily to federal agencies, with a specific focus on title-related work for conservation programs. As a small business registered under the NAICS code 541110 (Offices of Lawyers), the company offers specialized legal support to government agencies involved in land conservation and environmental preservation efforts.

The company has been awarded multiple federal contracts through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), specifically focusing on preliminary title commitment services, title searches, and legal opinions for conservation easement programs. These contracts have included work under the Vermont Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP-18) and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE) program. The contracts have been both small business set-aside and non-set-aside awards, with values ranging from $6,000 to $15,500 for individual task orders. The firm has consistently worked with the NRCS Northeast Region, providing critical legal support for land conservation initiatives in Vermont.

Putnam & Menard, PLC holds a significant Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) awarded by the USDA Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, valued at up to $250,000.00 and valid through June 30, 2029. This 5-year BPA covers a comprehensive range of title and closing services for NRCS easement programs throughout Vermont. The agreement anticipates approximately 5-10 preliminary title work projects, 4-5 title update projects, and 3-4 closing services projects annually. The BPA allows the firm to provide services including obtaining title insurance, clearing title exceptions, recording documents, and delivering final title policies for NRCS easement acquisitions, with a standard 30-day timeline for completing closing processes.