REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Town of Norwich – DPW Facility Study and
Improvement Recommendation Report
ISSUE DATE:
August 10, 2026
QUESTIONS DUE BY:
August 25, 2026
4:00 pm
DUE DATE and TIME:
September 10, 2026
4:00 pm
Request for Qualifications:
The Town of Norwich, Vermont is soliciting responses from qualified architectural or engineering
firms, or other firms with similar capability, who would be interested in working with the Town to
study the existing Norwich DPW facility and subsequently develop plans for future improvements
and investment at this site. The facility location is 24-26 New Boston Road, Norwich, VT 05055
with coordinates of latitude 43*44’7.21” North and longitude 72*18’47.64” West.
Introduction and Background:
The Town of Norwich owns an approximately 26-acre parcel of land historically occupied by the Norwich
Department of Public Works. This parcel currently supports the Town’s Transfer Station facility, the
primary DPW building (approximate 7,680 SF) housing both equipment and offices, numerous out-
buildings providing miscellaneous storage, and outside areas used for materials and equipment storage.
The Town is interested in contracting with an entity who would provide an initial study and report related to
current facility conditions, followed by a more detailed report listing recommendations for future
investment and improvements for specific project areas including a preliminary scope of work and cost
estimate.
An anticipated second phase of this initiative could involve the same vendor providing more detailed initial
plans and cost estimates based on the Town’s interest in pursuing one or more of the improvement
recommendations.
It is anticipated that the selected vendor will work closely with the DPW Director and Town Manager on
this initiative.
Proposal Information:
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Responses are due no later than 4:00 pm September 10, 2026.
Questions shall be directed in writing, by 4pm on August 25, 2026, to Brennan Duffy, Town Manager, PO
Box 376, Norwich, VT 05055 or bduffy@norwich.vt.us
A site visit is encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Town Manager.
In order to be considered responsive to this RFQ, each submission shall send an electronic copy labeled
Town of Norwich – DPW Facility RFQ Response via email to bduffy@norwich.vt.us by the date stipulated
above.
Proposal Expectations and Requirements
Proposals will be evaluated based on responsiveness to the RFQ. Successful companies must demonstrate
that they have experience with similar projects, qualified staff, financial resources, and proven ability to
provide the services required.
In order to assist in the evaluation process, please include the following information in the proposal:
A. Cover Letter
B. Statement of Capability
1. Contact Information - List the name of the company, address, contact person, phone
number, and e-mail address.
2. Team Qualifications – List the names and resumes of team members who would be
participating in the work.
3. Firm's Capabilities - Briefly describe three (3) similar projects which your company has
completed in the past ten (10) years. Please provide references for each project.
C. Methodology
1. Describe the firm’s approach - include steps, timing, general data collection process,
analysis, and finished work product for a project of this type.
Town Rights:
The Town reserves the right to negotiate the terms with any and all companies that submit a proposal.
All proposals become the property of the Town upon submission. The cost of preparing, submitting, and
presenting a proposal is the sole expense of the proposer. Revisions to the request for qualifications will be
posted on the Town’s website. The Town of Norwich reserves the right to modify any technical and
submission requirements associated with this request for proposals. The Town of Norwich reserves the
right to reject any or all proposals or to award contracts in whole or in part, if this is held to be in the Town's
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