Barberville Dam Alternatives Analysis Service

The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association, acting as the purchasing authority in Richmond, Rhode Island, requires an alternatives analysis service for the Barberville Dam. The agency is seeking a comprehensive evaluation of three specific options: dam removal, partial removal, and repair and rehabilitation. This analysis must provide critical information on the feasibility of dam removal through a comparative process that weighs the ecological, recreational, and financial benefits and impacts of each alternative. The scope of work covers three primary phases to guide the agency toward identifying a preferred alternative. The selected contractor must develop a quality assurance project plan, perform data collection, and create a base plan. Following these initial steps, the contractor must execute the formal alternatives evaluation to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the options. Eligible bidders must be organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the performance of the work to take place either onsite or offsite. While the agency has not disclosed a specific budget limit, it is actively looking for competitive cost proposals. The agency will host a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on July 08, 2026. This session will allow potential bidders to clarify requirements before submitting their final proposals. No other key dates or specific evaluation criteria are detailed in the agency's initial solicitation.