Charleston Civicplus #RFQ 2026-06-02

Charleston Seeks Engineering Firm for Newmarket Creek Restoration Preliminary Design

The City of Charleston Stormwater Management Division is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide preliminary design and consulting services for the Newmarket Creek Restoration Project on the Charleston peninsula. - Government Buyer: - City of Charleston, Department of Stormwater Management, Stormwater Management Division - Project Scope: - Engineering and consulting services for restoration of approximately 50 acres of saltmarsh, floodplain, and wetlands within a 487-acre urban watershed - Site assessment, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (including groundwater evaluation) - Preliminary design development (30-60%) and integration with existing infrastructure - Regulatory and permitting agency coordination (including SCDOT, USACE) - Community engagement and public outreach - Boundary and topographic surveys, wetland delineation and permitting - Easement acquisition assistance - Preparation of construction plans, bid documents, and support during bid phase - Construction engineering and inspection (optional) - As-built surveys and coordination with FEMA for floodplain mapping updates - Funding and Partners: - Partially funded 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 - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on nature-based solutions to reduce chronic flooding and improve ecological resilience - Consultant must meet City of Charleston Small Business Enterprise (SBE) guidelines - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified engineering firms

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 consultant will evaluate potential project components, develop conceptual cost/benefit analyses, and prepare designs, permits, and construction plans. The project is funded in part by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – National Coastal Resilience Fund, and the consultant should meet Small Business Enterprise (SBE) guidelines established by the City.

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