Description
The South Lake Champlain Clean Water Service Provider (CWSP) is seeking a qualified consultant to oversee the implementation of a wetland restoration project spanning two adjacent properties in West Pawlet, VT – the Mettawee Community School and a parcel owned by the Merck Forest & Farmland Center. The consultant will coordinate final planting plans, manage procurement, ensure compliance with design specifications, and oversee site preparation, invasive species treatment, native planting, and post‑installation monitoring for an estimated 3.35‑acre wetland and riparian buffer. The contract value is approximately $6,450, with work expected to be completed by November 30 2028.
• Oversight of site preparation (invasive plant removal, herbicide application, micro‑topography excavation)
• Management of native tree, shrub, and live‑stake planting at 500 stems/acre
• Coordination of procurement, subcontractor selection, and issuance of RFPs for implementation tasks
• Monitoring compliance with DEC O&M plan, phosphorus reduction reporting, and documentation (as‑built drawings, photos, final performance report)
• Optional support for additional practices (woody material addition, natural succession zones)
• Required deliverables include permits documentation, progress photos, media announcement, and final close‑out report
• Bids due electronically by 7 PM Oct 9 2026; site visits optional but can be arranged.