RFP 2026-1000-0264 East Fork Pass RRCS_final.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document issued by the Alaska Energy Authority for the complete renovation of the Manokotak Power Plant in Manokotak, Alaska. The project encompasses building renovation, installation of owner-furnished generators and switchgear, replacement and renovation of mechanical and electrical systems, repair and expansion of the heat recovery system, and related community improvements. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, tools, transportation, quality control, and supplies necessary to complete the work. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM via teleconference (1-469-810-0642, Conference ID 215 116 149#). Bids are due by April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, with public bid opening conducted telephonically using Conference ID 963 044 129#. Site visits must be arranged at least 48 hours in advance with Project Manager Dawn M. Molina at (907) 771-3904 or DMMolina@akenergyauthority.org. Contract Officer Selwin C. Ray at (907) 771-3035 is available for additional information.

The Engineer's Estimate ranges from $2,500,000 to $3,500,000. All bidders must possess a valid Alaska Business License and Alaska Contractor's Certificate of Registration prior to contract award. The contract is subject to federal and state funding requirements, including the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations with affirmative action standards. A bid guaranty of 5% of the bid amount and Performance and Payment Bonds at 100% of the contract amount are required. The project incorporates three additive alternates: fire alarm and detection systems, suppression systems, and painting of exterior fuel piping and tank preparation and painting. Liquidated damages of $500 per day are assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date, with a maximum of $10,000 (20 days). Contractors must maintain inland marine cargo insurance for owner-furnished materials and submit certified payrolls to the Authority with separate bid schedule itemization for materials qualifying under various trade agreement provisions.