Poultney River Tributary Stream and Wetland Restoration

PMNRCD and the Rutland Regional Planning Commission, acting jointly as the South Lake Champlain Clean Water Service Provider, are seeking qualified environmental consultants to advance a critical stream and wetland restoration project north of Fair Haven, Vermont. The goal is to develop a minimum 60% preliminary design to address severe erosion, sedimentation, and phosphorus loading impacting a tributary of the Poultney River. This phase is essential to establish a technically sound, permittable, and fundable restoration strategy before progressing to final design, given the site’s complexity and the magnitude of the environmental challenges. The consultant will conduct a thorough site evaluation, identify constraints and design considerations, evaluate multiple restoration alternatives, and deliver a comprehensive design package including plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and detailed phosphorus reduction and cost-efficiency analyses. Close collaboration with Vermont DEC and CWSP staff is required to refine objectives, clarify permitting needs, and ensure regulatory alignment throughout development. The selected firm must coordinate with landowners, support permit applications, and provide ongoing technical assistance during project advancement. Full compliance with all state and federal regulations is mandatory, and the consultant must maintain appropriate insurance coverage. The solicitation, numbered 73931, was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026. The project falls under the jurisdiction of the Vermont Department of Economic Development and is located entirely within the state of Vermont. Primary communication for the solicitation is through Vicki at vicki@pmnrcd.org or by phone at 603-299-9096. Proposals must demonstrate expertise in watershed restoration, regulatory permitting, and hydrologic design to meet the project's rigorous technical and environmental standards.