RFP for Weir Removal Design Services on Houghton Brook near Goss Hollow Rd in St. Johnsbury, VT

The Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District (CCNRCD) is seeking an engineering consultant to develop design plans for the removal of Weir 4 and related structures in Houghton Brook near Goss Hollow Road in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. The project aims to completely remove the weir to restore a free-flowing natural stream channel, which will enhance in-stream and riparian habitats along the brook. The contract is part of a broader effort to improve ecological conditions and restore natural stream functions in the area. The project solicitation was publicly posted on July 22, 2024, with a deadline for responses set for August 23, 2024. The contract value is estimated to range between $100,000 and $300,000, and the project falls under the NAICS code 541330, indicating a professional engineering services scope. Interested firms are directed to review the detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) available on the Caledonia District’s website. The primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions is Emily Finnegan, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. This project is managed by the Vermont agency under the Vermont Natural Resources Conservation District framework, emphasizing ecological restoration and sustainable stream management practices.