This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in West Rutland, Vermont. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town of West Rutland will develop a comprehensive plan for smart growth in and around its village center, with a focus on underutilized parcels to meet housing, transportation, infrastructure, streetscape, and service needs. To support this effort, the Town seeks a qualified planning and design consultant to complete the West Rutland Village Master Plan, including Conceptual Plans and an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) for priority improvements. This RFP is issued for the purpose of selecting a qualified firm(s) to complete master plans necessary to advance the design of the proposed village center improvements. The firm will work closely with a local Steering Committee to determine the exact specifications desired in each of the following areas: housing The Town will rely on the consultant's professional expertise to ensure that all pertinent factors are analyzed and is open to additional or alternative approaches to enhancing the village center in West Rutland. Attention is especially desirable given to designs that produce the intended results while limiting the cost of construction. Consultants will be notified of selection by the Town of West Rutland on or before October 15 th , 2025. Project kickoff is expected aeer selection and contract execution in November 2025. If you have any questions about this project or the RFP, please submit them by September 25 th , 2025 at 4:00 p.m. by email to May Ann Goulette, mgoulette@westrutlandvt.org. We will post answers to all questions on the Town website by October 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Final Consultant Selection. Following the Town evaluation based on the above criteria, the Steering Committee will further evaluate and select the highest scoring proposal. The Town will then work with the selected firm to negotiate a final contract for services. The final project team may also be modified through negotiation of the final contract. Any expenses resulting from the proposal process will be the sole responsibility of the consultant. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.