Willow Creek Dam Feasibility Study

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) State Water Project Bureau (SWPB) is seeking engineering firms to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the Willow Creek Dam Rehabilitation Project located four miles east of Harrison in Madison County. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was released on April 12, 2022, with a response deadline of May 4, 2022, at 3:00 PM MDT. The project requires a detailed technical assessment encompassing multiple critical areas, including stakeholder coordination, cadastral and topographic surveying, bathymetric mapping, inundation and loss of life analysis, geotechnical investigations, dam safety evaluations, and infrastructure assessments. Specific deliverables include a comprehensive final report addressing tower safety, outlet gates, access road design, and environmental considerations. Interested firms must submit qualifications through the Vendor Attachment field, with evaluations based exclusively on written submissions. The primary contact for this opportunity is Gwenette Ungerman (ungermang@mt.gov, 406-444-6724), and the project is categorized under Commodity Code 1504 for Engineering Services.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, with contract negotiations expected to determine final costs. The project focuses on a dam rehabilitation feasibility study in Lincoln County, Montana, requiring firms with specialized expertise in comprehensive dam infrastructure assessment and engineering. While no specific integration requirements are mentioned, the project demands a multidisciplinary approach to evaluating the dam's current condition, potential rehabilitation needs, and associated environmental and safety considerations. Potential respondents should possess robust engineering capabilities, particularly in dam safety, geotechnical analysis, and infrastructure evaluation. The selection process will likely prioritize firms with demonstrated experience in similar complex infrastructure rehabilitation projects, particularly those involving water management and dam safety assessments.