Barrier Dam Trash Rack Replacement Design

The City of Cincinnati, through the Greater Cincinnati Water Works Stormwater Management Utility, issued RFP 275X901186 to secure a qualified firm for the Barrier Dam Trash Rack Replacement Design. The project is necessitated by the deterioration of approximately 80-year-old trash racks at the Mill Creek Barrier Dam, which have been deemed too costly to rehabilitate. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive plan to dredge, remove, and dispose of silt in the dam's forebay, designing new trash racks, creating a full construction bid package for the replacement, and providing construction oversight. Proposals were due by October 13, 2026, via the Bonfire portal. Award selection is based on a point-based evaluation focusing on technical approach and methodology, qualifications of key personnel, and cost. The City emphasizes socioeconomic participation, specifically requiring a 4% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) subcontracting goal. Contractors must comply with City of Cincinnati Municipal Code, including specific minimum wage requirements for full-time and part-time employees and Equal Employment Opportunity standards. Deliverables include a detailed cost proposal and an affidavit of accuracy, with final payment processed under the Cincinnati Municipal Code Prompt Payment System.