Site work for a water / sewer project in Hinesburg, Vermont. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Town of Hinesburg, Vermont, is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide assistance in carrying out the deliverables of a Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Public-Private-Partnership grant it has received to assist with permitting, design and eventual construction of stormwater treatment practices associated with the former Saputo Cheeseplant property in Hinesburg. Proposals will be evaluated by the Town based on technical qualifications and price. During the evaluation process, the Town reserves the right, where it may serve in the Town's best interest, to request additional information or clarification from proposers. At the discretion of the Town, firms submitting proposals may be requested to make oral presentations as part of the evaluation process. The Town of Hinesburg reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. Please direct all questions regarding this request for proposals to Todd Odit, Town Manager at todit@hinesburg.org 802-482-4206. BACKGROUND 1. Overview: The Cheese Plant Commercial Suites is a light industrial park with a drainage area including The Cheese Plant property (SPAN # 294-093-11476), a segment of VT Route 116, and a residential development in Hinesburg (SPAN # 294-093-10844). Catamount-Malone/Hinesburg, LLC is the only listed permittee for the existing Operational Stormwater Permit (#3690.9050). This project encompasses design and construction of a gravel wetland retrofit and diversion structure that redirects runoff from the 1" storm into the gravel wetland. 2. Statement of Need. The Vermont Clean Water Act of 2015, and the Lake Champlain Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) identify the need to address phosphorus in stormwater runoff from existing developed lands, specifically "three-acre sites," in order to meet the phosphorus targets in the TMDLs. This project assists a "three-acre site." 3. Population Served. The project addresses stormwater runoff from approximately 5.5 acres of impervious surface, including The Cheese Plant property, a segment of VT Route 116, and a residential development nearby. This site was chosen because it will reduce direct runoff into the LaPlatte River, improving water quality and adding public benefits. Because the area is located in a flood hazard area, previous treatment measures on the site will be retrofitted for use as a stormwater treatment practice. This project will result in an estimated phosphorus reduction of 4.30 kg/yr correlating to a cost savings of $5,666 per year. The population of Hinesburg is 5,253 with 8.62% of people living in poverty and an unemployment rate of 2.56%. The income per capita is $49,113. This information was sourced using the Vermont Social Vulnerability Index which is based upon 2016-2020 American Community Survey data, Census Tract 35.02. The stormwater runoff addressed by this project serves to lessen the environmental impacts this community faces. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.