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

The Town of Highgate, Vermont is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified engineering firms with experience in hydrogeology, groundwater testing, and public water system permitting in Vermont. The selected firm will assist the Town with a Groundwater Availability Study, test well drilling, and other applicable testing to evaluate the feasibility of groundwater sources in support of a potential municipal public water system. Services may include testing, planning, preliminary engineering, regulatory coordination, and preparation of technical reports to support future permitting, planning, and funding decisions. The study will focus on an approximately 20-acre parcel on Gore Road, commonly known as the Cassidy Property (0 Gore Road), with permission granted by the Missisquoi Valley School District. The Town of Highgate, Vermont (the "Town") 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 testing, planning, prehminary 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 associated for the Town of Highgate Water Utility project. The purpose of this RFQ is to identify a qualified firm with demonstrated experience in hydrogeology, groundwater testing, and public water system permitting in Vermont. The Town is exploring the development of a municipal public water system to support current and future community needs. As part of this effort, the Town seeks to complete a Groundwater Availability Study to evaluate the feasibility of groundwater sources and to support regulatory review and permitting. The study is expected to inform future planning, engineering, and funding decisions related to public water infrastructure. Procurement of said services will be in accordance with elements of the procurement process in 40 U.S.C. 1101-1104. Selection will be based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform the required services. Fee proposals are not requested at this stage. The selected firm will be expected to provide professional engineering and hydrogeologic services that may include, but are not limited to, the following: o Review of existing data, reports, and relevant background information o Identification and evaluation of potential groundwater sources o Development of a groundwater testing and evaluation plan o Coordination and oversight of test well installation, pumping tests, and monitoring (as applicable) o Groundwater yield and sustainability analysis o Evaluation of potential impacts to nearby wells, surface waters, and environmental resources o Coordination with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division o Preparation of technical memoranda and reports suitable for permitting and funding applications o Participation in meetings with Town staff, boards, commissions, and regulators as needed The final scope will be negotiated with the selected firm. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time