Johnson WWTP Engineer RFP

The Village of Johnson is soliciting proposals for professional engineering services to reconstruct its wastewater treatment facility following fire and flood devastation. The project focuses on rebuilding the facility to current codes and standards, incorporating flood mitigation elevations and countermeasures, specifically ensuring key components like the control building are protected beyond the 50-year base flood elevation. The scope of work includes design engineering, planning, topographical surveys, and the preparation of all necessary federal, state, and industry-specific permits. Following the final design and funding obligation by FEMA, the selected consultant will also provide complete construction management services. The contract will be awarded to the highest-ranked proposer based on a scoring system that prioritizes professional qualifications (20 points), method of approach (15 points), and familiarity with Vermont systems (15 points). Other evaluation factors include understanding of services, references, rate sheets, and disadvantaged business inclusion. The final agreement will be a time and materials contract with a not-to-exceed ceiling. Compliance requirements are extensive, as the project is funded under FEMA Major Disaster Declaration DR-4720-VT. The selected firm and its subcontractors must be registered in SAM.gov and adhere to the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copenland Act, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Additionally, the contractor must comply with Vermont state laws regarding hydrofluorocarbons, strict cybersecurity standards for state data, and federal nondiscrimination statutes. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, and must be limited to 21 pages, excluding specific attachments and resumes.