RFB-785-2600000643-6 | RFB-275-26 Willisburg Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project

The RFB-275-26 Willisburg Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project is a competitive solicitation issued by the Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water. The project involves comprehensive civil construction and environmental remediation at the Willisburg Lake Dam in Washington County, Kentucky. Key technical requirements include the construction of a reinforced concrete auxiliary spillway with precast culverts, a stepped chute, and a stilling basin, as well as the installation of a reinforced concrete floodwall and a downstream rockfill stability berm. Additionally, the contractor must replace the low-level drawdown valve, remediate concrete cracking and seepage in the principal spillway culvert, and replace the City of Springfield’s raw water intake lines. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky eProcurement system by August 31, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. All submissions, including the Official Bid Document and any required Bid Bonds, must be consolidated into a single PDF file. The project is managed by Susan Ward of the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, with technical oversight provided by Robert Hatton of Stantec Consulting Services. Special restrictions include a strict prohibition on pile driving within the dam embankment and a requirement for a contractor-designed Water Diversion Plan. All work must adhere to Commonwealth of Kentucky construction guidelines and specific technical standards, such as ASTM E154 for waterproofing materials.