Vermont Department of Economic Development #75065

Engineering Services for Preliminary Design & Feasibility of Removing Three Low-Head Dams on Castleton River

This opportunity seeks engineering consultants to assess the feasibility and develop preliminary designs for removing three low-head dams on the Castleton River in Fair Haven, Vermont. - Government Buyer: - Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District (NRCD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; open to qualified engineering firms - Products/Services Requested: - Preliminary engineering design and feasibility assessment for dam removal - Includes evaluation of hydraulic, geomorphic, ecological, infrastructure, and community impacts - Development of conceptual engineering recommendations and 30% preliminary designs for Shirt Factory, Slate Factory, and Water Street Dams - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Analysis of dam safety, sediment, site access, constructability, aquatic habitat, water quality, flood resilience, infrastructure risks, public safety, impacts to adjacent properties, legal and regulatory considerations - Coordination with Vermont Division for Historic Preservation - Stakeholder engagement, site investigations, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling - Funding: - Total available funding is $60,000 through the WUV Enhancement Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant

Description

Poultney Mettowee NRCD is seeking qualified engineering consultants to conduct a preliminary engineering design and feasibility assessment for the potential removal of three low-head dams on the Castleton River in Fair Haven. The project involves evaluating the cumulative impacts of dam removal, including hydraulic, geomorphic, ecological, infrastructure, and community factors. The study will assess existing conditions and removal alternatives, develop conceptual engineering recommendations, and 30% preliminary designs for each dam. The project runs from August 2026 through October 2027 with $60,000 in funding from the WUV Enhancement Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant.

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