Harwood’s Mill Dam Improvement, Newport News, VA

The City of Newport News is soliciting pre-qualification applications from capable firms to provide the construction of Harwood’s Mill Dam Improvement project as outlined in this Invitation for Qualified Contractors. The project consists of the demolition of the existing spillway chute, outlet works, and settling basins and other structures associated with a decommissioned water treatment plant formerly located at the project site. The project also includes the construction of a new spillway floor slab, training walls, intake structure and flume, access bridge, concrete crest wall, and the rehabilitation of the existing spillway weir. All new concrete structures except the concrete crest wall along the crest of the embankment section will be supported on auger-cast piles installed using the displacement method. Some major features of work include erosion and sediment controls, cofferdam design and installation for diversion and control of reservoir discharges during construction, and dewatering of deep excavations. The Owner intends to award a single contract for all work required on the project. Q&A due 1pm, 06/03/21. Bonds required.