Flood Study and Alternatives Analysis Service
- Client
- Waterbury, Vermont
- RFP Number
- DRA-11820
- Posted
- 10/7/2026
- Category
- Data Research and Analytics
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) is soliciting proposals for a town-wide hydrologic and hydraulic modeling assessment and flood resilience project conceptual design in Waterbury, Vermont. The selected contractor must perform offsite work encompassing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using the Hydrologic Engineering Center-River Analysis System, field data collection, Green LIDAR collection, alternatives analyses, benefit-cost analyses, and project reporting. Eligible bidders are onshore USA organizations, and qualified disadvantaged and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. Applicants must submit written questions to Keith Cubbon via email by 12:00 PM on October 19, 2026. Final proposals must be emailed in PDF format prior to 2:00 PM on October 26, 2026. Submissions must include staff qualifications, references, proof of insurance matching State of Vermont minimums, and a cost proposal detailing hourly rates and total cost. Contractors must sign CVRPC's standard contract and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Waterbury RIVER nav-RFP.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission is soliciting proposals for a town-wide hydrologic and hydraulic modeling assessment and conceptual design of flood resilience projects in Waterbury, Vermont. The consultant will conduct modeling, field data collection, alternatives analyses, benefit-cost analyses, and project reporting. Qualified disadvantaged and women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
- RFP published and advertised
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Deadline for submission of questions in writing
- Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00PM
- Response to questions published
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
- Proposal deadline - emailed
- Monday, October 26, 2026, 2:00 PM
- Selection committee decision notification
- Within two weeks of proposal deadline
- Kick off meeting deliverable date
- December 7, 2026
- Final Report deliverable date
- December 29, 2027
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submitted as a Portable Document Format (PDF) file via email to Keith Cubbon, Planner ([email protected]) with subject line Waterbury Flood Study.
- Place of performance
- Waterbury, Vermont
- Insurance and bonding
- Proof of insurance required demonstrating coverage as specified in State of Vermont minimum insurance coverage. Selected contractor must add CVRPC, its officers, and employees as an additional insured.
- Funding
- Vermont Community Development Program utilizing Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Funds, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, and Vermont Clean Water funding sources
How proposals are evaluated
| Firm's Qualifications and Capabilities | 30 points |
| Project Team | 25 points |
| Technical Approach and Methodology | 20 points |
| Past Performance | 10 points |
| Cost Proposal | 10 points |
| Knowledge of Project Area | 5 points |
Scope of work
- Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- Field data collection and section survey including Green LIDAR collection
- Existing conditions base map creation
- Alternatives analysis and conceptual 30% designs for up to 3 projects
- FEMA Benefit/Cost Analysis (BCA)
- Public engagement and stakeholder meetings
- Draft and Final Project Scoping Reports
- Cost estimates and future Operations and Maintenance cost estimates
Minimum qualifications
- Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- Experience with FEMA BCA methodology
- Experience with Vermont Clean Water Initiative Program and Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
- Ability to sign CVRPC standard contract and attachments
- Adequate insurance coverage as specified in State of Vermont minimum insurance coverage
- Affirmation as an equal opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan
Documents to include with the bid
- Description of the firm
- Statement of firm's financial stability
- List of project personnel with professional licenses, registrations, certifications, and resumes
- Examples of relevant past experience
- Minimum of three references
- Proof of insurance
- Cost proposal identifying costs by task, person hours, hourly rates, expenses, and total cost
- Documentation of DBE or WBE status, if applicable
Verify important details
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