Bid Management & Construction Oversight Services for Floodplain Restoration

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is contracting a qualified engineering team with experience in environmental or civil engineering to manage bidding and construction oversight for a floodplain restoration project at the Dorothy Smith Access Area in Jeffersonville. The project’s primary goal is to restore riparian habitat and improve natural floodplain functions by reducing impervious surfaces in the parking area, removing accumulated gravel, re-vegetating the area, and maintaining public river access. These actions are designed to enhance flood resilience, decrease sediment and nutrient runoff into the Lamoille River, and provide improved storage for floodwaters, ice, and debris, particularly in an area that has experienced significant erosion and was recognized as a priority site in local planning documents. The selected contractor will have responsibilities including site layout, part-time construction oversight, regulatory compliance, bid management assistance, regular coordination and reporting, documentation of progress, and preparation of as-built drawings after project completion. The contract term is approximately one year, expected to begin around January 1, 2026, with the work conducted on site in Jeffersonville, Vermont. Bidders must be registered with the Vermont Secretary of State and Department of Taxes, and demonstrate compliance with relevant worker classification laws. The project is funded through a Watersheds United Vermont grant and aligns with broader state efforts to mitigate erosion and improve water quality in the Lamoille and Brewster River areas.