PSD Seeks an Expert Witness to Assist in PUC Case No. 25-0055-PET, Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. Petition to Amend CPG # 797

The Vermont Department of Public Service is seeking an expert witness to provide technical review and analysis of issues related to a natural gas pipeline. The selected contractor will support the Department's legal and technical staff in a Public Utility Commission proceeding. The contractor will be expected to provide expertise in natural gas pipeline safety, review case history, conduct assessments, attend site visits and public hearings, and provide live testimony. The contract is expected to start in September 2025 and last for two years, with an option to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods. • The contractor will provide expert witness services to the Department on matters related to Vermont Gas Systems, Inc.'s petition to amend its certificate of public good for a natural gas pipeline. • The contractor will review case history, including prior investigation cases, and conduct assessments of health and safety impacts. • The contractor will attend site visits and public hearings, provide critiques of filings, and assist in the preparation of discovery requests and responses. • The contractor will provide live testimony and assist with cross-examination of opposing witnesses. • The contractor will work with the Department to create a timeline for deliverables and submit all deliverables according to the agreed-upon schedule.