The Consultant will develop preliminary engineering plans and a cost estimate for the Vermont Studio Center Floodplain Restoration Project located on a .5-acre parcel near the Pearl Street bridge in Johnson, Vermont. Initial site visit notes, a project location map, and site photos have been attached for use in the development of proposals. Preliminary design planning will include multiple meetings with project partners including a project kickoff meeting/site visit, check-in meeting to review proposed 10% design plans, and a 30% design plans review meeting. The hired consultant should plan for at least one check-in meeting with the LCPC and VSC to review proposed design plans at the 10% design phase. See attached milestones from the Lamoille Clean Water Service Provider Grant agreement for details regarding required deliverables for preliminary design engineering. Alberto Della Torre, Assistant Planner, will provide project partners coordination and act as a liaison between project partners and the hired engineer. LCPC will manage the Grant and submit progress reports and deliverables to the grant funder (NRPC). Preliminary design plans of the Vermont Studio Center Floodplain Restoration Projectshould include the following: • Estimated phosphorous reduction of the proposed project • As applicable, note the change in the floodplain elevation • Include an analysis of possible flood mitigation alternatives for floodplain restoration at the VSC site. • Include the option of a pollinator habitat garden in the restoration design alternatives.
