Charleston Civicplus #879

Charleston Seeks Engineering Design Services for Newmarket Creek Restoration Project

The City of Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide preliminary design and consulting services for the Newmarket Creek Restoration Project, focused on flood reduction and ecological restoration within a 487-acre urban watershed. - Government Buyer: - City of Charleston, Department of Stormwater Management, Stormwater Management Division - Project Scope: - Preliminary design services for restoration of approximately 50 acres of saltmarsh, floodplain, and wetlands - Site assessment, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and development of 30-60% design documents - Regulatory and permitting coordination, easement acquisition assistance, and integration with existing infrastructure - Preparation of construction bid documents, optional construction engineering and inspection, and as-built drawings - Community engagement, public outreach, and coordination with FEMA for floodplain mapping updates - Funding and Partners: - Supported by a $1 million National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant and a $500,000 city match - Key partners include SCDOT, USACE, and local environmental groups - Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate at least five years of relevant flood reduction design experience - Ability to meet Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals set by the City - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified engineering firms - Place of Performance: - Newmarket Creek watershed, Charleston Peninsula, South Carolina - City of Charleston Stormwater Management Office, 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401

Description

The City of Charleston is seeking an engineering firm to prepare preliminary designs for the Newmarket Creek Restoration Project located on the eastside of the Charleston peninsula. The project aims to develop nature-based solutions to restore saltmarsh, floodplain, and wetlands within a creek’s drainage basin and reduce chronic flooding in the lowest parts of the Eastside and East Central Neighborhoods. The selected firm will evaluate potential project components, develop preliminary designs, obtain necessary permits, and prepare construction plans. The project is funded in part by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – National Coastal Resilience Fund and includes community collaboration and regulatory coordination.

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