Description
The City of Spokane’s Water & Hydroelectric Services Department is seeking qualified firms to provide on‑call engineering design support for its Upriver Dam and related hydro‑electric infrastructure. The contract will be a two‑year base period (renewable for one additional year) with a maximum aggregate spend of $300,000, and individual project fees ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Firms must have at least ten years of dam‑design experience, be licensed in Washington, and be able to coordinate with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on design submissions. Proposals are due May 4, 2026, and questions must be submitted by April 17, 2026.
• Scope includes structural, mechanical, and civil engineering services for spillways, gates, penstocks, turbine components, and related infrastructure.
• Required capabilities: FERC documentation, CFD modeling, material testing coordination, and on‑call support for construction phases.
• Budget ceiling $300,000 total; project fee $5‑50k per assignment; contract length 2‑year base (option to extend one year).