RFP: Brattleboro, VT
/The Town of Brattleboro, VT is seeking a qualified Consultant to work closely with local and state partners in completing a safety study, corridor plan, and stormwater master planning process for Canal Street/Route 5. The study will explore and plan for a variety of improvements that will help this corridor be a catalyst for active transportation use, one that stitches back together an area heavily impacted by automobile-dominated transportation network design at the expense of livability and safety for residents. The Plan will have two primary focuses areas:
1. Encouraging a high-quality public realm with active transportation facilities that users perceive as safe and convenient are demonstrably able to boost overall use of active transportation modes.
2. Identify and integrate stormwater projects and improvements to manage stormwater flows, address problem sites, and improve water quality.
The Plan will include public engagement, develop numerous renderings to visualize the improvement plans, and provide preliminary cost-estimates, and safety-benefits data supporting the recommended safety improvements.
The RFP can be viewed at: https://brattleboro.gov/request-for-proposals-planning-consultant-services
Proposals are due Tuesday, January 30 at 4:30 pm.
This is a specialized professional planning position with primary work assignments focused on the areas of historic preservation, neighborhood planning and urban design. In addition to these responsibilities, the incumbent performs general professional planning duties in the office and in the field. General direction and project assignments are received from the Director of Planning, Housing and Community Development. The details of the work are independently planned and carried to completion. Work is performed independently with other planners both as support and lead staff. Supervision may be exercised over c