Emrichsville Dam Removal

The City of Indianapolis, Department of Public Works, is requesting sealed bids for complete removal of the Emrichsville Dam on the White River near 16th Street, with bids due June 18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. and a pre-bid conference on June 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The City applies an MBE/WBE/VBE/DOBE Business Utilization Plan, and all prospective bidders are strongly urged to attend the pre-bid conference to discuss contracting opportunities.

The scope involves demolition and removal of dam structures and rocks placed during 2018 emergency repairs, with construction access from the south bank off White River Parkway West Drive. The iconic "Beer Castle" tower must be preserved. The project restores a natural, free-flowing waterway on the White River approximately 1,000 feet downstream of the 16th Street Bridge.

The estimated project range is $600,000 to $1.1 million. Pursuant to Indiana Code IC-4-13-18-5, all bidders must submit a written plan for a drug testing program for employees with their bid. Full plan sets are available through the Repro Graphix online planroom at http://www.indygovplans.org with free registration; sets cost $85.84 for prime contractors and $85.85 for subcontractors, payable by check, credit card, or cash with no refunds. Sealed bids will be opened publicly at 10:00 a.m. on June 18 in Room 1560 of the City-County Building. Bids are received at Room 1522 of the same building. The City will evaluate bidder responsibility based on affirmative action plans. Accommodations for persons with disabilities to attend the public bid opening may be requested by calling 327-4900. RFB number is RFB-14DPW-1804.