# West Virginia Morgantown Civic Plus #158

Design services for a flood-resilient amphitheatre backstage space

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 158
**NAICS:** 541310, 541330

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.

[View original listing](https://www.morgantownwv.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=158)