The Town of Bramwell, West Virginia is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified engineering firms to provide professional services for the dam breach (removal) and site reclamation of an existing municipal water impoundment dam. The selected firm will be responsible for ensuring that all work meets applicable West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) requirements, as well as all relevant State and Federal regulations.
The consultant will work closely with the Town of Bramwell, Region I Planning and Development Council, WVDEP, and other project stakeholders throughout the duration of the project.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Professional services for the project shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Preliminary assessment and inspection of the existing impoundment and dam structure;
2. Engineering analysis and development of alternatives for dam breach (removal) and site reclamation;
3. Preparation of design plans and specifications in accordance with all WVDEP, State, and Federal regulatory requirements;
4. Preparation and submission of all necessary permit applications, including WVDEP approvals;
5. Development of bidding and contract documents;
6. Assistance with bid evaluation and contractor selection;
7. Construction administration, including periodic inspection to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications;
8. Environmental compliance monitoring during construction;
9. Preparation and delivery of final "As Built" drawings and data in GIS format (shapefile, geodatabase, etc.) with data georeferenced to and assigned real-world coordinates and accompanied by comprehensive descriptive metadata;
10.Coordination with regulatory agencies and funding partners as required;
11.Assistance with project reporting requirements, including documentation and reporting to funding agencies and regulatory entities;
12.Site grading and stabilization design following dam breach activities and site reclamation, including preparation of grading plans suitable for post-project land use, erosion and sediment control measures, and revegetation/restoration strategies.
PROCUREMENT:
Procurement of these services shall be conducted in accordance with West Virginia Code Chapter 5G and 2 CFR 200.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Firms interested in being considered for this project must submit a Statement of Qualifications that includes, at a minimum:
– Firm overview and relevant experience with dam removal/breach and environmental reclamation projects;
– Demonstrated experience with WVDEP permitting and regulatory compliance;
– Technical approach to dam breach (removal) and site restoration;
– Project team qualifications and staffing plan;
– References for similar completed projects;
– Any other information deemed relevant by the firm.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Please submit one (1) original, four (4) hard copies, and one (1) digital copy of all requested information to the Town of Bramwell, and one (1) electronic copy to Region I Planning and Development Council, no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2026.
Town of Bramwell
RFQ – Engineering Services
Dam Breach & Reclamation
100 Simmons Ave
P.O. Box 338
Bramwell, WV 24715
Region I Planning & Development Council
Digital Submission:
[email protected]
INQUIRIES: All questions regarding this Request for Qualifications should be directed to Mayor Grant Bennett, Phone: 681-284-2061, Email: [email protected].
FUNDING: Attention is directed to the fact that the proposed project may be undertaken through a combination of federal, state, local, and/or private funding sources, and will be subject to all applicable requirements associated with those funding sources.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
The Town of Bramwell will afford full opportunity for minority business enterprises to submit a Statement of Qualifications in response to this solicitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm or individual on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin in the contract award.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Town of Bramwell reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all submissions.
Grant Bennett, Mayor
Town of Bramwell