RFQ/RFP – Engineering Services for the Removal of Kinneytown Dam in Seymour, CT

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), in partnership with Save the Sound, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive engineering services related to the removal of the Kinneytown Hydroelectric Project located in Seymour and Ansonia, Connecticut. The solicitation seeks engineering expertise to conduct a detailed investigation, analysis, engineering design, and permitting/decommissioning services for dam removal. Deliverables will include a comprehensive project plan for removing the Kinneytown Dam, with key objectives focused on restoring fish passage and environmental restoration. The solicitation requires a two-part submission process and is specifically funded through a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Restoring Fish Passage Through Barrier Removal Grant received in April 2023. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with a vendor Q&A period running from July 26 to August 14, 2024, and a final submission deadline of August 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM EDT. Interested engineering firms must submit their qualifications and proposals through the NVCOG vendor portal at https://nvcogct.gov/for-vendors/.

The procurement appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated. The project is entirely funded by the NOAA grant, with NVCOG and Save the Sound serving as the primary organizational partners. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate technical capabilities in dam removal engineering, environmental restoration, and regulatory compliance, though specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documents. Vendors are advised to thoroughly review the complete RFQ/RFP documentation, which includes multiple versions with updates posted on August 15 and August 23, 2024. The primary point of contact for questions is Paul Woodworth at Save the Sound, located in New Haven, Connecticut.