26070- Tuluksak Power Plant Upgrade Project ITB Manual.pdf.crdownload

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) manual issued jointly by the State of Alaska, the Department of Energy, and the Denali Commission for the complete renovation of an existing diesel power plant in Tuluksak, Alaska. The project encompasses building renovation, installation of new owner-furnished engine-generators, renovation of existing switchgear, and replacement of mechanical and electrical systems, including structural steel fabrication, rough carpentry, thermal insulation, metal wall panels, fire suppression systems, hydroic cooling systems, fuel and lube oil systems, ventilation equipment, engine exhaust systems, switchgear upgrades, and SCADA system installation. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, tools, transportation, quality control, and supplies required for project completion. 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#). No mandatory site visit is scheduled prior to bid opening, though interested parties may contact the Contract Officer, Selwin C. Ray, at (907) 771-3035 for additional information. Substantial Completion is required by February 2, 2027, with Final Completion by March 2, 2027.

The project engineer's estimate ranges between $1,500,000 and $2,500,000 and 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. 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. 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. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are noted in the solicitation. The apparent low bidder must submit a subcontractor list within five working days of identification.