Recreational Use of Roads Study

The Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to complete a technical study on the recreational use of municipal roads in the Lake Champlain basin region of Vermont. The study will involve data collection, an assessment of needs, and the creation of a toolkit. It is funded by the Lake Champlain Basin Program. The contractor will be expected to develop a Quality Assurance Project Plan, convene an advisory committee, conduct an inventory and assessment of recreational use of municipal roads, and prepare a solutions report and resource toolkit. • The contractor must have demonstrated experience in recreation management, stakeholder engagement, report development, GIS, and online map production. • The contractor must have knowledge of Vermont statutes pertaining to roads. • The contractor will be expected to provide regular updates to the FPR Recreation Program Manager and conduct themselves professionally during all communications. • The contract period is expected to start on 07/01/2026 and end on 03/01/2028. • The total project cost will be fixed, inclusive of all expenses and fees. • The contractor will be expected to sign a contract with the state, including the Standard Form Agreement and any other supplemental terms and conditions that may apply.