RFP #2025-91000-1

Patrick County, Virginia is seeking professional engineering services through RFP #2025-91000-1 for comprehensive dam management and compliance work related to seven flood control dams constructed between 1994-2001. The procurement targets engineering services to address Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VA DCR) Conditional Operations & Maintenance Certificates and ensure ongoing compliance with the Dam Safety Act. Required services include annual dam inspections, emergency action plan exercises, preliminary engineering reports, incremental damage assessments, construction drawings, environmental surveys, permit acquisitions, construction administration, and grant application development. Evaluation criteria will focus on offerors' knowledge of VA DCR dam compliance projects, project team qualifications, ability to meet regulatory deadlines, proposed project methodology, and geographical proximity to the project location. The proposal submission deadline is October 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM, with the County anticipating a one-year professional engineering term contract that includes potential three-year renewal options.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. While pricing details are not requested in the initial proposal, the County reserves the right to negotiate with up to two qualified firms and will conduct price discussions with the top-ranked offeror(s). The contract appears open to professional engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in dam safety and regulatory compliance, with selection based on qualitative factors rather than lowest cost. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation. The exact budget range is not specified, but the scope suggests a comprehensive engineering engagement focused on maintaining critical infrastructure across multiple dam sites within Patrick County. The procurement approach indicates the County seeks a qualified engineering partner capable of providing ongoing technical support and regulatory compliance services for these flood control infrastructure assets.