Introduction

Utica Water and Power Authority (Utica), a Joint Power Authority, hereby gives notice that it is now accepting proposals for Dam Safety Engineering professional services for Utica's 2027 FERC Part 12D Independent Consultant (IC) Inspections and Reports (IC Reports) as described in the posted Request for Proposal (RFP).  The scope includes conducting a combined Comprehensive Assessment (CA) for the Utica Hydroelectric Project comprised of Hunters, Murphys Forebay, and Murphys Afterbay Dams, Mill Creek Tap, Utica Canal, Murphys Penstock, Murphys Powerhouse, and associated work according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) regulation. 

Proposal Submission

Proposals must be received by Utica via email no later than 3 p.m. local time on April 22, 2026, as determined by the email receipt time. Send proposals to admin@uticawater.com.

Submit your propsal as one PDF formatted file. The email subject line should be as follows:

"Proposal for RFP - FERC Part 12D Independent Consultant Inspection of the Utica Project - FERC No. 2019"

In order for proposals to be accepted by Utica, the IC must execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement (Exhibit F).

Questions and Addenda 

Any questions regarding information within the attached RFP shall be submitted in writing via email to Utica's General Manager, Erik Holt, at gm@uticawater.com. To be considered, questions must be received no later than 3 p.m. on April 15, 2026. Utica may, if deemed necessary, respond to such questions by issuance of formal written addenda, interpreting or clarifying the requirements of this RFP. Utica may also issue addenda to modify the RFP as deemed advisable by Utica. All such addenda shall be part of this RFP and binding upon each proposer. All supplemental information provided by Utica during the RFP process shall not be binding unless communicated by formal written addenda; all addenda will be posted on Utica's website. Each proposer is solely responsible for obtaining all addenda posted on Utica's website. However, each proposer who submits a signed NDA will be notified of any posted Addenda on Utica's website on the "Thirteenth Part 12D Comprehensive Inspection - Utica Project P-2019" project page.