ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT

The Town of Shelburne, Vermont, is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering consulting firms to provide professional engineering and permitting services for the replacement of a deteriorating large-diameter culvert at the South Park Road crossing of McCabe’s Brook. The project aims to address structural deterioration and hydraulic inefficiency, with the Town anticipating the installation of a bottomless box culvert. The scope of work is divided into six primary tasks: assessment and planning, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, environmental review and permitting, and three design phases consisting of schematic (30%), preliminary (60%), and final (100%) designs. Key deliverables include survey base mapping, concept plans, and signed and sealed construction plans, all of which must adhere to current engineering and regulatory standards, including coordination with Vermont’s State Management Engineer. The project has a designated budget of 80,000 dollars, and the estimated date for contract execution is October 5, 2026. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. on September 11, 2026, and must be submitted in PDF format. Selection will be based on a weighted evaluation of the firm's experience in civil engineering, drainage projects, and the qualifications of personnel in geotechnical, hydraulic, and construction engineering. Required submission materials include a detailed itemized fee proposal, a suggested project timeline, professional references from three similar projects, and evidence of professional liability insurance. All work products generated during the contract will become the property of the Town of Shelburne.