Development of Drought Hazard Mitigation Planning Template

The contract seeks the development of a standardized and adaptable drought hazard mitigation planning template tailored for Vermont municipalities, with special attention to small and hardship-affected communities. The template must be designed to align with the state’s broader climate resilience and emergency management objectives, ensuring that even resource-limited towns can effectively assess drought risks, implement mitigation strategies, and integrate planning efforts into existing local frameworks. The approach should prioritize affordability, ease of use, and scalability, enabling municipalities to customize the template according to their unique vulnerabilities and capacities without requiring extensive technical expertise or financial investment. The project is being managed by the Vermont Department of Economic Development under a subcontract arrangement and is classified under NAICS code 541620, which pertains to environmental consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026. Although specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the work is intended to support statewide climate adaptation goals and must be structured to facilitate adoption across diverse community contexts. The resulting product is expected to serve as a foundational tool for enhancing statewide preparedness against drought conditions, promoting equity in resilience planning, and supporting compliance with state-level environmental and emergency response policies.