Engineering services for willow creek 3 & pole creek dams

The state of Oregon is seeking engineering services for the rehabilitation of Willow Creek 3 and Pole Creek Dams, located in Malheur County. The procurement aims to engage qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive design, construction administration, and project management services for dam rehabilitation. Key deliverables include geotechnical investigations, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, development of detailed construction plans and specifications, and assistance with permitting and regulatory compliance. Respondents must demonstrate extensive experience with similar dam rehabilitation projects and the capability to meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The contract opportunity was posted on January 28, 2022, with proposals due by February 28, 2022. The contract period is scheduled for two years, with the potential to extend for up to three additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical expertise, past project performance, understanding of complex dam rehabilitation challenges, and the firm's ability to meet project specifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The contract will be awarded on a time and materials basis, with a not-to-exceed pricing structure, though the specific budget range was not disclosed in the available materials. Funding for the project will come from state and local sources, but precise funding amounts were not detailed. There was no information provided about an incumbent vendor or existing contractors currently managing these dam infrastructure projects. The project involves rehabilitation of two specific dams in Malheur County, suggesting potential integration with existing local infrastructure and water management systems. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate technical competence, regulatory compliance capabilities, and a comprehensive understanding of dam rehabilitation engineering principles to be competitive in this procurement opportunity.