IFB 25-4313-3103, Little Creek Dam Improvements Project

This contract involves a comprehensive rehabilitation project at Little Creek Dam aimed at addressing dam safety deficiencies. The scope of work includes constructing a rockfill seepage berm, installing a filter blanket, modifying existing drainage systems, replacing gates within the gatehouse, and implementing various ancillary improvements to enhance the dam's structural integrity and safety features. The project is overseen by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia, and is classified under NAICS code 236220, indicating construction of commercial and institutional buildings, with a contract value estimated between five and fifteen million dollars. Bidders are required to submit their responses electronically through OpenGov Procurement by August 26, 2025, and are advised to allocate sufficient time to resolve any technical issues prior to submission deadlines. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of timely bid submission, noting that technical difficulties or uncertainties with the electronic process will not be accepted as valid reasons for late bids. The project’s detailed overview and submission instructions are provided in the invitation, which also highlights the necessity for bidders to follow the project on OpenGov to receive updates such as addenda, award notifications, and pre-submittal meetings. The overall goal is to ensure the dam’s safety and operational reliability through these targeted improvements.