Description
The City of Richmond is soliciting qualified general contractors to fully rehabilitate the Hobby Hill Lake earthen dam. The scope includes demolition of existing hydraulic structures, removal and replacement of the dam and outlet, installation of a new spillway, seepage control systems, roadway elements, and associated drainage, as well as all required permitting, traffic management, and environmental compliance. The contractor must provide a detailed CPM schedule, maintain rigorous quality‑control and safety plans, and coordinate with multiple utility owners and city departments. The project must be completed within 485 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $2,500 per day for overruns.
• Removal and replacement of the 640‑ft earthen dam and principal outlet structure
• Installation of seepage collection, blanket, chimney, and foundation drain
• Construction of new spillway, low‑level draw‑down gate, impact basin, and rip‑rap channel
• Roadway, utility relocation, traffic control, and work‑in‑streets permits
• Full permitting (state dam safety, city RESMP, etc.) and compliance with prevailing‑wage rules
• Required submission of CPM schedule, shop drawings, as‑built drawings, and monthly progress reports
• Mandatory on‑site safety plan and OSHA compliance
• Optional off‑site laydown area north of 3250 West Huguenot Road
• Final completion within 485 days, with $2,500/day liquidated damages for delays
Attached files
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