The National Park Service Alaska Region awarded a $495,456 definitive contract to Kuchar Construction, LLC for housing window replacement under a total small business set-aside on September 23, 2026, with ultimate completion by August 31, 2028.
The originating solicitation describes window replacement services at family housing facilities in Kotzebue and Nome, Alaska, under Executive Order 14398. The Kotzebue base scope involves removing and replacing 54 vinyl windows in three residential buildings; the Nome option requires procurement and installation of 25 fiberglass windows in a dormitory. The contractor must conduct site visits prior to bidding, handle window disposal, address water damage discovered during removal, install flashing to current industry standards, provide weatherproofing and finishing, and maintain a one-year construction warranty. Work is restricted to weekday hours (7:00 AM to 5:30 PM) with 24-hour notice required before entering occupied bedrooms. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage applies to the Nome portion. Kuchar Construction is a woman-owned small business based in Eagle River, Alaska. Place of performance is Kotzebue, AK and Nome, AK.