CHIVERS CONSTRUCTION CO INC

Chivers Construction Co Inc specializes in heavy civil engineering and infrastructure rehabilitation, with demonstrated expertise in dam construction, structural remediation, and hydraulic system upgrades. Their recent award for the Conneautville Dam Rehabilitation in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, underscores proficiency in embankment dam stabilization, spillway reconstruction, seepage control, and concrete lining repairs—tasks requiring precise geotechnical analysis, erosion mitigation, and compliance with USDA watershed safety standards. The firm’s technical capabilities extend to earthwork grading, compaction testing, drainage network integration, and structural concrete placement under stringent environmental and regulatory constraints, positioning them as a niche provider for critical water resource infrastructure in rural and federally managed watersheds. The contractor maintains a focused relationship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, primarily executing civil works under its Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development programs. Their work supports USDA’s mission to enhance flood control, public safety, and agricultural water management through the rehabilitation of aging dam systems, indicating a pattern of trusted engagement on high-risk, low-volume infrastructure projects in agricultural regions. Chivers Construction operates primarily under NAICS 237990, which encompasses specialized heavy civil projects outside traditional road or bridge construction—such as dams, levees, and water retention structures. This vertical specialization distinguishes them from general contractors, as they target mission-critical hydraulic infrastructure requiring advanced hydrologic modeling and federal compliance with FERC and Corps of Engineers guidelines. As a small business structured as a 2L entity based in Fairview, Pennsylvania, Chivers Construction maintains a localized footprint with deep regional knowledge of Appalachian watershed systems. While currently un-certified under federal small business programs, their operational base in Pennsylvania enables efficient mobilization across Northeastern federal infrastructure projects, particularly those managed by USDA and other agencies with rural asset portfolios.