WILLOW CREEK REHAB FINAL DESIGN

The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is seeking engineering design and construction management services for the rehabilitation of the Willow Creek Dam. The goal of the rehabilitation is to increase dam safety and regional drought resilience by rehabilitating the dam and spillway. The contract was awarded to Schnabel, HDR, and MMI, with Schnabel being the top-ranked vendor. The scope of work includes reviewing the feasibility study, preparing final design and construction documents, and providing construction management services. • The project aims to extend the useful life of the dam for another 75 years. • The rehabilitation will replace the spillway with a new concrete structure and buttress the steep embankment. • The contract was awarded through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process. • The DNRC is responsible for overseeing the project and ensuring that the work is completed in accordance with the contract terms.