The City of Spokane is procuring a five‑year engineering and construction‑management services contract for the design, replacement, and rehabilitation of the Upriver Dam spillway gates and related infrastructure. The scope includes civil, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical design, permit preparation, and optional construction‑management support, with a potential one‑year renewal. The award was recommended to Schnabel Engineering LLC after evaluation of management proposals covering expertise, staff qualifications, and past performance. The contract will commence in October 2026, running through October 2031, and will be funded pending availability, possibly including federal CWIFP funds.
• Engineering design for eight spillway gates, hoist systems, and dam structures
• Construction‑management support and optional inspection services
• Environmental permitting and FERC coordination
• Five‑year base term with one‑year renewal option