To view the full Request for Proposals (RFP) and all supporting documents, please click here to access the bid on the Town's website.

The Town & Village of Ludlow, Vermont is seeking proposals from a qualified consulting firm to assist in the preparation of a Village Master Plan.

Ludlow seeks to create a vibrant, connected, and resilient downtown that supports residents, visitors, and local businesses through improved access, mobility, and design. Ludlow, located in the Okemo Valley, is a year-round destination community of about 2,100 residents serving as the commercial, service, and employment hub for southern Windsor County.

While the ski resort economy drives strong seasonal activity, Ludlow also functions as a regional center for schools, small businesses, and municipal services supporting neighboring towns such as Cavendish, Mount Holly, and Plymouth.

Ludlow's Village Center and historic buildings create a traditional Vermont setting, yet growth is constrained by traffic congestion, limited parking, fragmented pedestrian infrastructure, and aging utilities. The July 2023 flood exposed vulnerabilities in transportation access, and downtown resilience — spurring community interest in rebuilding safer, more walkable streets connecting homes, businesses, and recreation areas.

The updated Ludlow Village Master Plan will provide an actionable roadmap for transportation, parking, access management, wayfinding, housing, and land use decisions that align with Vermont's Better Connections Program, Smart Growth, and Act 181 planning principles. The Plan will promote compact, mixed-use development; strengthen downtown vitality; and build a safer, more inclusive environment for all modes of travel.

The complete scope of services is outlined in the RFP.

Link to RFP

Respondents should submit one (1) digital copy (PDF) and three (3) printed copies of the submittal by February 27, 2026 to:

Town & Village of Ludlow
Erin Ladd, Director of Planning & Zoning
P.O. Box 359, 37 Depot Street, Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-4870
ELadd@ludlow.vt.us

Please expect a confirmation email upon the Town & Village of Ludlow's receipt of your proposal.

All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to Erin Ladd, Director of Planning & Zoning, at eladd@ludlow.vt.us.