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CWSP updates: Basin 8 seeking proposals, Basin 7 received no applications, Basin 5 awards dam-removal project to UVM

Chittenden County Clean Water Advisory Committee (CCRPC) · April 1, 2026

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Summary

At the Dec. 5 CWAC meeting, Basin 8 staff said they expect 3–5 proposals and are pre-qualifying contractors; Basin 7 received no applications and is preparing for the next solicitation round on Feb. 7; Basin 5 awarded a dam removal project to UVM Horticulture with CWSP contributing at a set cost per kg of phosphorus.

Clean Water Service Provider (CWSP) representatives updated the Chittenden County Clean Water Advisory Committee on Dec. 5 about application activity and a Basin 5 project award.

Brian Voigt (Basin 8, CVRPC) said Basin 8 is accepting project proposals for approximately 1.5 more weeks and expected to receive three to five proposals; staff are pre-qualifying engineering and construction firms and reported a good response rate. “Currently taking project proposals for another 1.5 weeks, should receive 3-5 proposals,” the minutes record.

Dean Pierce (Basin 7, NRPC) said Basin 7 received no applications after the recent deadline and several prospective applicants are waiting for the next solicitation round on Feb. 7. Basin 7 staff are working on contractor pre-qualification, addressing cultural-resource impact requirements and preparing operations-and-maintenance discussions.

Dan Albrecht (CCRPC staff, reporting for Basin 5) said Basin 5 awarded a dam removal project to the UVM Horticulture Farm; the CWSP will contribute at a set cost per kilogram of phosphorus consistent with the program’s estimated average cost, and UVM is covering the remainder of the project cost. Basin 5 also plans to move to a rolling application process to streamline awards.

No formal board votes on these CWSP updates were recorded at the meeting. Members were informed of deadlines, application status and the Basin 5 project award; Basin staff and CCRPC will continue procurement and communications work for upcoming rounds.