Engineering Design - Broadwater Power Project (Toston Dam)

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering design and construction support at the Broadwater Power Project, located at the Toston Dam on the Missouri River near Toston, Montana. The procurement seeks qualified engineering firms to perform comprehensive services including engineering, permitting, and construction oversight for specific infrastructure improvements. Key project objectives include removing an existing rock jetty, developing an alternative method to reduce debris loading on canal intakes, and installing erosion control measures along the bank at the BLM Upper Toston Recreation Site. The solicitation was opened on August 9, 2019, at 8:00 AM MDT and will close on September 6, 2019, at 5:00 PM MDT, with qualifications to be submitted to DNRC at 1424 9th Ave, Helena, MT 59601. The commodity code for the service is 1504 (Engineering - Services), and the primary contact is Gwenette Ungerman, who can be reached at ungermang@mt.gov or +1 406-444-6724. The solicitation number is DNRC-RFP/RFQ-2020-1004, and the payment terms are listed as Net 30.

While the RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the complexity of the project suggests that firms with demonstrated experience in hydroelectric infrastructure, river engineering, and construction oversight will be most competitive. The project encompasses multiple technical disciplines, including civil engineering, environmental permitting, and infrastructure rehabilitation. Attachments to the RFQ include detailed documentation such as box culvert and intake gate details, a Google Earth map, project drawings, a project manual, and a survey report, indicating the comprehensive nature of the required engineering services. The contract will be executed in US Dollars, and while a specific budget range is not provided, the technical complexity and multi-faceted nature of the project suggest a significant investment in engineering and construction support. Potential respondents should carefully review the attached documentation and be prepared to demonstrate advanced technical capabilities in river infrastructure engineering and environmental mitigation strategies.