Federal Register #2964046

Temporary Variance and Dam Safety Improvements for Sturgis Hydroelectric Project

This opportunity concerns the City of Sturgis, Michigan's request for a temporary variance to support dam safety improvements at the Sturgis 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 Sturgis, Michigan (project applicant) - Project Scope: - Temporary lowering of the Sturgis Hydroelectric Project impoundment by approximately 2.9 feet - Construction of dam safety improvements, including: - Repairs to the main earthen embankment - Raising the crest of the detached embankment - Raising the concrete spillway abutment wall - Replacing grout mattress with riprap - Constructing an ADA-compliant path - Improving surface drainage - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned - Services focus on dam safety construction and accessibility improvements - Unique Requirements: - Impoundment drawdown to facilitate construction - ADA-compliant access path - Project does not occupy federal lands - Regulatory compliance under the Federal Power Act - Stakeholder Engagement: - Notice solicits comments, motions to intervene, and protests from interested parties

Description

The City of Sturgis, Michigan has filed an application for a temporary variance from impoundment elevation requirements for the Sturgis Hydroelectric Project located on the St. Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The variance is requested to facilitate a scheduled drawdown of the project impoundment to mitigate risks during construction of critical dam safety improvements. The drawdown involves lowering the impoundment approximately 2.9 feet and is scheduled to begin after September 7, 2026, with completion by September 15, 2026. Construction activities will continue until October 15, 2027, with the impoundment remaining lowered until April 2028. The notice solicits comments, motions to intervene, and protests by October 1, 2026.

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