West Virginia Morgantown Civic Plus #158

Design services for a flood-resilient amphitheatre backstage space

The City of Morgantown is seeking architectural and engineering design services for a flood-resilient backstage space at Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheatre. - Government buyer: City of Morgantown, Arts and Culture Development Department, West Virginia. - Requested work: Design and construction documentation for a roughly 40-by-25–30-foot secure, flat space beside the Monongahela River, for concert staging, artist areas, and equipment storage, with an attractive setting for weddings and photography. - Scope includes site surveying and feasibility work; geotechnical and hydrological analysis; floodway and regulatory review; schematic and design development; grading, drainage, and stormwater planning; structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; stamped construction documents; technical specifications; and permitting assistance. - Notable requirements: Low-impact stormwater measures and permeable, heavy-load surfaces; marine-grade, corrosion-resistant, flood-hardened materials; and a gate designed as either a submersible automated rolling gate or a manual swing gate. Floodplain electrical enclosures and gate operators must meet at least NEMA 4X/IP66 ratings. - Scope clarification: The advertisement mentions providing and installing the space, but the detailed RFP excludes physical construction, site clearing, product procurement, and general contracting. Confirm this discrepancy with the buyer. - No OEMs, product brands, or vendors are named. Potential competitors include HDR, Inc., Stantec Consulting Services Inc., AECOM Technical Services, Inc., and WSP USA Inc.

Description

The City of Morgantown is seeking proposals for professional architectural and engineering design services for a multi-use backstage area at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheatre. The design calls for a flat, fenced-in space with a secure gate to support concert staging, artist areas, and gear storage, while also serving as a venue for weddings and photography. The project requires flood-resistant engineering, stormwater management compliance, and construction documentation; physical construction and procurement are excluded. Proposals are due November 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

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