26070- Tuluksak Power Plant Upgrade ITB Drawings.pdf.crdownload

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) drawing document for the Tuluksak Power Plant Upgrade Project, issued jointly by the State of Alaska, the Department of Energy, and the Denali Commission. The project encompasses the complete renovation of an existing diesel power plant in Tuluksak, Alaska, including building renovation, installation of new owner-furnished engine-generators, renovation of existing switchgear, and replacement of mechanical and electrical systems such as structural steel fabrication, rough carpentry, thermal insulation, metal wall panels, fire suppression systems, hydronic cooling systems, fuel and lube oil systems, ventilation equipment, engine exhaust systems, switchgear upgrades, and SCADA system installation. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM via teleconference (1-469-810-0642, Conference ID 217 052 991#). Bids will be opened publicly on May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM via teleconference (1-469-810-0642, Conference ID 931 339 780#). Substantial Completion is required by February 2, 2027, with Final Completion by March 2, 2027. No mandatory site visit is scheduled prior to bid opening. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, tools, transportation, quality control, and supplies required for project completion.

Bidders must possess a valid Alaska Business License and Alaska Contractor's Certificate of Registration prior to award and must comply with the National Electrical Code, Alaska Building Code, federal Davis-Bacon wage rates, Alaska Little-Davis-Bacon wage rates, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. A 5% bid guaranty and 100% Payment and Performance Bonds are required with each submission. The project is funded through a combination of Department of Energy Grid Resilience (40101d) funding, state of Alaska funds, local funds, and Denali Commission non-federal match, with a total engineer's estimate ranging between $1,500,000 and $2,500,000. The project is exempt from Buy America and Buy American Act (BABA) preferences pursuant to the DOE Tribal General Applicability waiver dated August 18, 2023, meaning no Buy America preference requirements apply to this solicitation. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are noted, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The apparent low bidder must submit a subcontractor list within five working days of identification.