Environmental Assessment Services for a HUD CDBG-DR Project

The City of Montpelier is seeking a qualified consultant or engineering firm to complete a HUD Environmental Assessment for a CDBG-DR implementation project. The project involves infrastructure improvements and the development of Low and Moderate Income (LMI) housing units. The selected consultant will be responsible for preparing a complete, HUD-compliant Environmental Assessment that supports project approval and issuance of Authority to Use Grant Funds. • The project will be funded through a HUD Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG DR) implementation grant and a Northern Borders Regional Commission – Catalyst grant. • The Environmental Assessment must cover both 203 Country Club Road and the right-of-way work on East Montpelier Road and Country Club Road. • The consultant is expected to manage the EA process from initiation through final acceptance and clearance. • The project requires compliance with NEPA and all applicable federal authorities. • The consultant should have experience with floodplain restoration, river corridor, or flood mitigation projects. • The consultant should be able to coordinate across multiple regulatory frameworks and agencies.