RFP 26-VSW-MOU-002 Amendment 1.pdf

This document is Amendment 1 to Request for Proposals (RFP) 26-VSW-MOU-002 issued by the State of Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation, Village Safe Water Program. The RFP seeks a contractor to provide construction management and engineering support services for the Mountain Village Manhole Replacement Project, with proposals due on July 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time. The contract period will run from October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, focusing on replacing 38 uninsulated corrugated manholes to prevent inflow and infiltration, mitigate freezing risks, and address potential vandalism.

The amendment clarifies that the selected contractor will be responsible for design development, as no Issued for Construction (IFC) plan set currently exists. The estimated contract value ranges between $500,000 to $1,000,000 and will be compensated through a Time and Materials (T&M) method. The project will utilize community force account laborers, with the contractor managing and supervising their work. Key requirements include having a Professional Civil or Environmental Engineer registered in Alaska, with a project manager possessing at least five years of construction management experience. The solicitation emphasizes obtaining easements across 46 lots and requires comprehensive project documentation, including design review meetings, permitting, quality assurance, and health and safety planning.