Construction Services

RIVHAB offers a comprehensive range of construction services designed to meet the unique needs of each project. Our expertise includes heavy equipment operation and in-stream construction, managing complex projects with precision. With a Public Works License and bonding of up to $1.5 million, we provide reliable, quality services focused on customer service and successful delivery. For a seamless project experience, we also offer design/build services, integrating both planning and construction phases.

    • Heavy equipment operation and expertise

    • Over two decades of construction experience from our Lead Superintendent/Operator

    • In-water construction

    • Dewatering / pumping / diversion / water management plans

    • Erosion control and Best Management Practices

    • Large diameter pipelines and water conveyance

    • Rock placement and channel diversion

    • Certifications and safety (C2 Cal Electric Hazard Recognition, G2 Electric Safety, Trench safety certified, first aid/CPR, OSHA Certified, EM385 Self Study every year for 10+ hours)

    • Turbidity controls and monitoring

    • Public Works Licensed

    • Fully bonded ($1.25 million single / $1.5 million aggregate)

Idaho Public Works Contractor License No. 3071843 (Class AA), Current Bonding capacity: $1.5 million

State of Idaho Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Federally certified 8(a), WOSB and EDWOSB

Design-Build Project Approach

A design-build (DB) approach can often expedite deliverables, reduce costs and risks to Owner, and allow for flexibility in constructing design elements.

In this approach, the Engineer and Contractor are the same team contracted to complete the project, which often reduces the need for change orders and allows flexibility for field-fitting design elements based on real-time construction conditions.

This approach allows an expedited schedule with a reputable team to deliver project goals and objectives.

Additionally, as a design-build, material procurement and mobilization can begin following issuance of permits, providing a more streamlined delivery over a traditional design-bid-build process.

Benefits of Design-Build Delivery Methods

  • Expedited Schedule

    As a result of not needing to competitively bid the project, Design-Build projects are often completed with more streamlined engineering resulting in time savings over traditional Design-Bid-Build projects. 

  • Cost Savings

    The Design-Build delivery method often results in significant cost savings for the owner. These cost savings are the result of bid-ready design drawings not being required, in addition to saving money on Services during Bidding (SDB) and Services during Construction (SDC).

  • Increased Client Collaboration

    Design-build projects have a single contract and a single point of contact who will serve in the best interest of the Owner. RIVHAB is also happy to work with owners to provide flexibility and creative solutions for those who have an interest in supporting the implementation of the project.

  • Decreased Risk to Owner

    Design/Build reduces the risk to the Owner because the Design team is the Construction team. There is no conflict between designers and contractors that would involve the owner as in Design-Bid-Build. The designers and contractors are the same team.

  • Other Alternative Delivery Methods

    Construction Manager – General Contractor (CMGC)

    Progressive Design – Build (PDB)

Sediment Removal/Dredge in Action -

At times, it’s necessary to mechanically remove sediment from waterways and effluent ponds. For this project, we successfully removed over 7,500 cubic yards of fine sediment in just seven days!

If you need dredging services that prioritize bank vegetation, management of water, permit compliance, and maintain downstream water quality, our team is ready to provide the right solution.