Design, Engineering, and Permitting

The Town of Stow in Massachusetts is seeking qualified multidisciplinary firms to provide comprehensive design, engineering, and permitting services for a significant wetland restoration project at Randall Woods Park and Stow Acres Driving Range. Covering approximately 109 acres recently acquired for conservation and recreation, the project aims to restore freshwater wetlands, enhance ecological functions, improve habitat quality, and bolster climate resilience. Funded through Community Preservation Act funds and the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game In-Lieu Fee Program, the initiative emphasizes ecological restoration, climate adaptation, and public recreation improvements, building upon prior conceptual designs developed under a Climate Resilience Master Plan. The solicitation, titled "Design, Engineering, and Permitting," was posted on September 30, 2025, with a response deadline of October 29, 2025. The project is divided into phases, with the first phase expected to be completed by June 30, 2026. Firms must submit separate technical and price proposals and are required to be prequalified under the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration’s Technical Services agreement. Key project milestones include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for October 14, 2025. The total project budget is estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000, with the primary goal of restoring wetland ecological functions, improving habitat, and supporting climate resilience efforts on the recently acquired land.