Jackson Dam Removal Design Services - Hardwick, VT

Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District is soliciting proposals for conceptual design services aimed at evaluating the removal of Jackson Dam in Hardwick, Vermont, as part of broader efforts to enhance community resiliency. The project seeks an engineering team to advance the dam removal concept to a 30% design stage, which will entail comprehensive data collection, feasibility assessments, preliminary engineering design, coordination with regulatory agencies, and active public engagement. While the Town of Hardwick supports exploring dam removal, no final decisions have been made; this phase is critical to determining technical viability, environmental impact, and potential funding pathways for what would be a large-scale and costly undertaking. The team will be expected to develop a clear approach that integrates ecological restoration, flood risk reduction, and community input to guide future planning. The solicitation, numbered 73880, was posted on June 22, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026. The contract is issued under the Vermont Department of Economic Development and includes performance within Hardwick, Vermont. Submissions must respond to the technical scope requiring significant interdisciplinary effort, including hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical analysis, and stakeholder outreach. Contact for inquiries is Emily at emily@caledoniacountynrcd.org or 2032194638, and additional details are available through the Vermont Business Registry portal. This is a competitive solicitation with no set-aside provisions, and successful proposers will play a foundational role in shaping the path forward for a potentially transformative river restoration project.