This contract calls for a comprehensive Part 12D dam safety assessment and associated reporting for the Upriver Dam Hydroelectric Project, including a full audit of the Owner’s Dam Safety Program and new analyses related to auxiliary spillway rehabilitation. The work must satisfy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Part 12D requirements, incorporate Potential Failure Modes Analysis (PFMA) and Level‑2 Risk Analysis (L2RA), and address prior FERC comment letters. The award will be made to a qualified engineering firm that can deliver the assessment, audit, and report phases across three contract periods (T&M, firm‑fixed‑price, and on‑call T&M) with optional renewals through 2028.
• Perform a Part 12D Comprehensive Assessment (CA) per 18 CFR Part 12, Subpart D1 §12.37 and FERC Engineering Guidelines.
• Conduct an Owner’s Dam Safety Program (ODSP) audit and produce a detailed audit report.
• Deliver PFMA, L2RA, and a final Comprehensive Assessment Report (CAR) while evaluating auxiliary spillway rehabilitation options.