The City of Burlington DPW - Water Resources Division is dedicated to ensuring the long-term resilience, safety, and efficiency of the city’s public water and wastewater infrastructure. Its core mission centers on maintaining reliable water distribution systems, modernizing sewage treatment faciliti...
The City of Burlington DPW - Water Resources Division is dedicated to ensuring the long-term resilience, safety, and efficiency of the city’s public water and wastewater infrastructure. Its core mission centers on maintaining reliable water distribution systems, modernizing sewage treatment facilities, and enhancing the operational integrity of critical utility buildings through targeted engineering and architectural interventions. Strategic priorities include infrastructure renewal, public health protection, and adaptive system upgrades to meet evolving environmental and regulatory standards. Key programs focus on pipeline integrity, treatment plant modernization, and facility improvements that support workforce safety and regulatory compliance.
The agency primarily procures professional engineering and architectural services to support capital improvement projects, with a consistent emphasis on design-phase consulting, construction oversight, and system integration. Contract structures are predominantly performance-based solicitations, including Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals, which prioritize technical expertise, project history, and demonstrated capacity in municipal utility environments. Procurements are typically structured as professional service agreements rather than construction contracts, reflecting a focus on planning and design oversight.
Engineering services (NAICS 541330) dominate procurement activity, followed by architectural design (541310) and wastewater treatment facility construction (221320). The agency consistently seeks vendors with specialized experience in water and wastewater infrastructure, including hydraulic modeling, treatment process design, and facility retrofitting. No set-aside preferences are indicated, suggesting a focus on technical qualifications over socioeconomic targeting. Vendor relationships are built around proven competency in municipal utility systems and compliance with state environmental regulations.
The Water Resources Division operates under the Vermont Department of Public Works and serves the City of Burlington’s water and wastewater infrastructure needs. It utilizes standard municipal procurement vehicles including RFQs, RFPs, and competitive solicitations to engage qualified engineering and architectural firms. Its operational scope is localized but mission-critical, ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable water services for the community.
