Aesthetic and Orderly Development Analysis Services

The Vermont Department of Public Service is seeking proposals for contracts with one or more companies to provide expert witness services for assessing the impacts of proposed telecommunications facilities, electric transmission and generation facilities, natural gas facilities, and other energy infrastructure projects on aesthetics and orderly development in the region. The selected contractors will support the Department's review of petitions filed with the Vermont Public Utility Commission and provide recommendations. Key tasks include conducting preliminary assessments, reviewing and critiquing filings, attending site visits and public hearings, and providing live testimony. • The contract period will be for three years with an option to renew for up to two additional twelve-month periods. • The Department anticipates that projects of various sizes and scope will be presented to the selected contractor(s) for review over the duration of the contract. • The selected contractor(s) will be expected to complete tasks such as conducting assessments, preparing written reports, and providing live testimony. • The contractor(s) will be expected to work with the Department to create a timeline for deliverables and submit all deliverables according to the agreed-upon schedule. • Reimbursement for services will be based on actual staff time spent and other actual costs incurred, subject to the maximum amount indicated.