Windham Bank Stabilization #CA0901

The Town of Windham, Vermont, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number CA0901 for professional engineering services to design and implement bank stabilization upgrades along West Windham Road where it abuts Cobb Brook. The project covers approximately 10,000 square feet, measuring 225 feet in length and 45 feet in height, to address severe erosion and roadway undermining. The selected consultant will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from the development of conceptual plans and topographic surveys to the creation of final contract plans, specifications, and estimates. All work must adhere to the VTrans Municipal Assistance Section process, including the MAS Guidebook for Municipally Managed Projects and the VTrans 2024 Standard Specifications for Construction. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Mike McConnell by November 30, 2026, and must be divided into two separate files: a technical proposal and a cost proposal. The technical proposal is limited to 15 pages for the primary sections and must include a detailed scope of work, a list of committed personnel, a proposed project schedule, and evidence of success on similar projects. Award recommendations will be made by a five-member selection committee to the Town Selectboard and the MAS Project Supervisor. Key requirements for the awarded firm include obtaining insurance per VTrans specifications, providing a written work zone safety assessment, and securing utility and railroad clearances. While a specific period of performance is not mandated, the RFP notes that Federal Aid projects typically require at least four years from grant award to construction completion.