Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #599-10162026
Engineering and Design Services for Lady Marian Dam Decommissioning
Posted
September 25, 2026
Respond By
October 16, 2026
Identifier
599-10162026
NAICS
541330, 237990
The City of Marion, North Carolina, is seeking qualified firms to provide engineering and design services for the decommissioning of the Lady Marian Dam. - Government Buyer: - City of Marion, NC (Public Works Department) - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive engineering and design services for dam decommissioning - Repair or replacement of the failed spillway (culvert) to convert the dam to a dry impoundment - Project management, grant administration, surveying, hydrologic and hydraulic design - Geotechnical and structural investigations - Preparation of construction drawings and technical specifications - Permitting and regulatory approvals (including compliance with FEMA and NCDEQ regulations) - Bidding services, construction administration and observation, project closeout - Funding and Compliance: - Project funded by FEMA High Hazard Potential Dam Grant and NC Dam Safety Helene Grant - Mandatory compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements - Notable Requirements: - All phases from preliminary design through construction and final decommissioning - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Dam Details: - Lady Marian Dam is a 34 ft. high hazard potential structure with significant flood risk - No product line items; only professional services are requested
Description
The City of Marion is soliciting qualification statements and proposals from qualified firms to provide engineering and design services for the decommissioning of the Lady Marian Dam located at 89 Westwood Chateau Drive, Marion, North Carolina. The services include all engineering and design work required to repair or replace the failed spillway (culvert) to convert the dam to a dry impoundment for decommissioning by the State. The project involves preliminary design through construction and successful decommissioning of the dam, including project management, grant administration, surveying, hydrologic and hydraulic design, geotechnical investigations, construction drawings, permitting, bidding services, construction administration, and project closeout. The solicitation specifies compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including FEMA and NCDEQ regulations.