Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-11781
Spokane Upriver Dam Hydroelectric Project Licensing – Environmental and Regulatory Consulting Services Sought
Posted
June 11, 2026
Identifier
2026-11781
NAICS
541620
This opportunity concerns the City of Spokane's initiation of the licensing process for the Upriver Dam Hydroelectric Project, as announced by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Department of Energy. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - City of Spokane (project applicant and non-federal representative for consultations) - Project Overview: - Licensing process for the Upriver Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Spokane River, Spokane County, WA - Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Scoping Document 1 (SD1) submitted for review - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental and regulatory consulting services to support hydroelectric licensing - Services include environmental review, scoping, and study requests - Stakeholder Engagement: - Consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA Fisheries, State Historic Preservation Officer, and other agencies - Public and agency comments on PAD and SD1 are solicited - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on environmental compliance and broad stakeholder participation - No specific OEMs or vendors identified at this stage, as this is a regulatory and environmental scoping process - No direct procurement of goods or equipment is involved at this stage; focus is on regulatory, environmental, and consulting services
Description
This notice announces the City of Spokane's intent to file a license application for the Upriver Dam Hydroelectric Project located on the Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It includes the filing of a Pre-Application Document (PAD) and the commencement of the pre-filing process and scoping. The notice requests comments on the PAD and Scoping Document 1 (SD1), identification of issues, and associated study requests. It also outlines the process for cooperating agencies and public participation in the environmental review process.