Upriver Dam Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Relicense Consulting Services

The City of Spokane contracted consulting services to guide the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing of the Upriver Dam hydroelectric project. The awardee, Kleinschmidt Associates, will manage the full relicensing lifecycle—from pre‑application planning and Notice of Intent/Pre‑Application Document preparation through the final license application and post‑filing coordination—ensuring compliance with federal, state, and tribal requirements. The contract runs through the end of 2031, with a possible extension by mutual agreement, and includes salary‑rate caps tied to the GS‑18 federal rate and extensive insurance and compliance provisions. • Scope covers strategic planning, stakeholder outreach, regulatory filings (NOI, PAD, License Application), and post‑filing negotiations. • Minimum qualifications required recent hydro‑electric relicensing experience, with a $2.556 M lump‑sum award indicating the contract’s financial magnitude. • The procurement was conducted via an open RFQ process, with two proposals received and the award made to Kleinschmidt Associates.