Hydro Dam Crest Gate Alternatives Analysis

Location:	Vermont
Posted:	Jan 9, 2026
Due:	Feb 23, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Vermont
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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Hydro Dam Crest Gate Alternatives Analysis	Request Date: 1/9/2026 2:55:41 PM Open Date: 1/12/2026 Closing Date: 2/23/2026 1:00 PM Intent To Bid Deadline: Est. Dollar Value: $0.00 RFQ Number:
SWANTON, VILLAGE OF 120 First Street Swanton , VT 05488

Bid Type:
Job Contract

Locations:
Franklin
Keywords:
Engineering , Renewable Energy

Bid Description:
The Village of Swanton (Village) is seeking professional engineering services to develop preliminary design alternatives for rehabilitation of the Highgate Falls’ existing crest gate system. Specifically, the Village desires to contract with a qualified firm for professional engineering services to develop design alternatives to replace the failed rubber dam at the Swanton Village Electric Department’s Highgate Falls Hydropower Project located in Highgate Falls, Vermont. The Highgate Falls Hydropower Plant is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)(FERC Project No. 2547).
All design alternatives will be considered and could include, but are not limited to, a raised concrete crest, installation of pneumatic or hydraulic crest gates, or combinations of crest raising and gate installation. A fourth, separate “do-nothing” option shall also be evaluated. Under a “do-nothing” scenario, the Village would also solicit an assessment of whether to operate the Plant as-is without a replacement spillway section, sell, and/or decommission the Plant. The Village further encourages applicants to propose additional or innovative alternatives that may offer improved performance, cost-effectiveness, constructability, or operational benefits beyond those identified above.

Special Instructions:
Email wsheets@swanton.net with subject “Highgate Falls RFQ Information Package” to receive a Preliminary Information Package. Please note that the package may contain Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) information and execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement may be required prior to obtaining these materials.
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Contact Information:
	Heidi Britch-Valenta Phone: (802) 582-0253 Fax: Email: hbvalenta@swanton.net For additional information: Swantonvt.gov

Bid Attachments:


Site Visit:	Date:
Email wsheets@swanton.net with subject “Highgate Falls RFQ Site Visit Request” to schedule a 1-hour site visit during the window of 1/26/2026-1/30/2026, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Requests received after deadline will not be accepted. Site visit is optional but recommended.