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

The Village of Wells River, VT is urgently looking for an engineer/engineering firm to provide a wastewater system evaluation followed by planning and design for system improvements. Our system is currently suffering significant infiltration of groundwater at so far unidentified points. The need to identify and repair the immediate problem is critical, after which we will undertake prioritized system improvements. The Village of Wells River is in the process of obtaining Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural/engineering firms detailing the firms' qualifications, technical expertise, management and staffing capabilities, references, and related prior experience. Required professional services will include but are not limited to preliminary engineering services, design- and construction-related services, preparation of bidding and contract documents, participation in the evaluation of bids received, and monitoring and inspection of construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications for wastewater and stormwater improvements. Procurement of said services will be in accordance with elements of the procurement process in 40 U.S.C. 1101-1104. Qualified firms/candidates interested in being considered for this project must submit: (1) letter of interest, including an estimate of when work on this project could begin; (2) statement of qualifications and experience of staff persons who will be involved with the project; (3) references; and (4) related prior experience. Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken with a variety of Federal and state funds and that all work will be performed in accordance with the regulations issued by such agencies and the State of Vermont pertaining thereto. The Village of Wells River shall evaluate the statements of qualifications, performance data, estimated timeframe and other material submitted by interested firms and select a minimum of three firms which, in their opinion, are best qualified to perform the desired services. Interviews may be conducted and may include discussions regarding anticipated concepts, proposed methods of approach and timeline. The Village shall rank, in order of preference, these three professional firms deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the services required, and shall commence scope of services and price negotiations with the highest qualified professional firm for engineering services.