2025 Notice to Proposers for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for Trout Pond Culvert Replacement and Fish Passage

This contract awards a municipal engineering firm to provide complete design and permitting services for the replacement of the Trout Pond culvert and the installation of a fish‑passage structure. The work includes civil/structural engineering design, preparation and submission of required permits, and coordination with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with water‑quality project goals. The engagement is capped at $149,000 and runs for a two‑year period, allowing the town to complete design, obtain permits, and hand off construction documents. The procurement was conducted via an open RFP, received three proposals, and selected L.K. McLean Associates as the sole awardee. • Scope: Engineering design, permitting, and fish‑passage solution for Trout Pond culvert replacement. • Budget: Maximum $149 K, firm‑fixed‑price. • Term: 2‑year contract starting upon execution (approx. Jan 2026 – Jan 2028). • Procurement: Open competition; award approved by Town Board on Jan 27 2026.