NSU Flood Control Project

Nevada State University (NSU) is seeking a qualified architectural and engineering firm to provide professional services in the design of an armored channel/berm system, associated drainage facilities, and a mass grading plan. The improvements will provide 100-year storm event flood protection for the entire campus and prepare the site for future development. The scope of work includes environmental assessments, geotechnical investigations, drainage studies, berm design, mass grading design, and construction bid documents. The selected firm will be responsible for coordinating with the City, County, and/or State regarding all scope of work to ensure compliance. Some key aspects of the project include: • Conducting environmental assessments and geotechnical investigations • Performing hydrologic and hydraulic drainage analysis • Designing an armored earthen drainage channel integrated into the site's natural drainage patterns • Preparing a comprehensive mass grading plan for the site • Ensuring compliance with applicable local, regional, and state drainage standards • Coordinating with NSU to prepare revenue-sharing terms for the extraction of mineral rights The project requires a firm with experience in executing complex, high-liability design work in the required regulatory environment, as well as experience with General Construction and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery methods. The firm should also have expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic drainage analysis, subsurface investigations, and designing armored earthen drainage channels in arid, high-stress environments.