Boney Courthouse Mechanical Upgrades Design

The Alaska Court System is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP No. ANC-B-P-25-0001) for comprehensive mechanical upgrades design services for the Boney Courthouse in Anchorage, Alaska. The project requires full design documents and project support, specifically focusing on upgrading the 5th Floor and Basement Heating and HVAC System, including redesigning perimeter heating and air systems, VAV boxes, DDC Controls, branch ductwork, coils, piping, insulation, fin tube, and valves. Required professional consultants include architectural, structural, security, doors/hardware, mechanical/electrical engineering, elevator, and cost estimation services. The evaluation criteria are weighted as 70 points for technical qualifications, 10 points for Alaska Bidder Preference, and 10 points for Price Competition. Key project dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 27, 2025, proposal submissions due on February 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM AST, anticipated contract award on February 24, 2025, and contract issuance by March 14, 2025. The design phase is scheduled to start March 17, 2025, with completion by June 16, 2025, followed by construction starting November 1, 2025.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor will be required to maintain professional liability insurance for 10 years following project completion and comply with standard insurance requirements. Proposals must be hand-delivered in a single opaque envelope to the Alaska Court System Facilities Department in Anchorage. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the project is structured in three funded phases: Design, Site Work/Permitting, and Construction. Bidders must submit hourly rates in a separately sealed envelope, with pricing being a component of the evaluation process. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are mentioned in the available documentation. Interested vendors must carefully review all amendments, particularly Amendment #6, which clarifies project scheduling flexibility and Amendment #5, which emphasizes a comprehensive review of the building's mechanical systems following multiple previous remodel and upgrade projects.