Description
The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling study for Waterbury, VT, and to develop conceptual designs for flood‑resilience alternatives. The effort includes data collection, LIDAR‑enhanced channel surveys, development of 30 % design concepts for up to three mitigation projects, benefit‑cost analysis, public outreach, and delivery of a final scoping report with design graphics and cost estimates. The consultant must coordinate with CVRPC staff, the Town of Waterbury, and a multi‑stakeholder steering committee, and must comply with state, federal, and FEMA requirements.
• Scope: H&H modeling of Winooski River, Little River, Graves & Thatcher Brooks; field surveys; GIS mapping; alternatives analysis; conceptual (30 %) designs; FEMA BCA; public engagement.
• Deliverables: Kick‑off meeting, data review, base maps, interim and final reports, design graphics, cost estimates, BCA memo, electronic data files.
• Schedule: Questions due 10/19/2026; proposal deadline 10/26/2026; final report due 12/29/2027.
• Funding: Part of CVRPC’s Community Development Block Grant‑Disaster Recovery funds; no dollar value disclosed.
• Eligibility: DBE/WBE firms encouraged; must demonstrate relevant hydraulic modeling and flood‑mitigation experience.