Floodplain Restoration & Construction

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking the services of a qualified contractor with experience in floodplain restoration and/or related experience to carry out the Scope of Work outlined in this bid. This project will restore riparian habitat and floodplain access at the Dorothy Smith Access Area by reducing impervious surface along the parking lot, removing gravel built up on the floodplain, re-vegetating the floodplain, and maintaining river access via a walking path. This project will provide floodplain access, enhance flood resiliency, and reduce sedimentation and stormwater runoff into the Lamoille River. The Access Area is located upstream of the confluence with the Brewster River. This site has historically experienced streambank erosion, sedimentation, and nutrient loading, especially near the Fishing Access Area. This site was identified as a priority in the 2021 Cambridge Stormwater Master Plan and recognized as an erosion hot spot. Floodplain restoration on this Vermont Fish and Wildlife parcel will provide storage for flood water, ice, and debris. Located immediately upstream of the Route 108 bridge, this parcel provides a crucial location for ice, debris, and sediment to settle out, to reduce sedimentation inputs into the Lamoille and Brewster River