Description
The Western Virginia Water Authority is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive engineering support services for four of its impoundment dams. Services include monthly data collection and interpretation, bi‑annual dam inspections, emergency‑action plan tabletop exercises, technical analyses (e.g., stability, dam‑break, concrete deterioration), engineering opinions, and liaison with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Dam Safety office. The contract is a one‑year lump‑sum agreement with up to four optional one‑year renewals. Proposals are due electronically by 4 PM on April 17, 2026, with award expected May 8, 2026.
• Monthly monitoring and data‑interpretation reports for each dam
• Bi‑annual inspections and annual technical analysis deliverables
• Emergency Action Plan tabletop exercise and coordination with state regulators
• Optional advanced studies such as 3‑D stability analysis or dam‑break inundation modeling
• Potential multi‑year relationship (up to 5 years) if performance criteria are met