Bradley lake expansion - 3-phase powerline tree clearing

The Alaska Energy Authority is requesting bids for tree clearing to establish a right-of-way for a 3-phase powerline upgrade supporting the Bradley Lake Expansion project under ITB #27008, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time. A non-mandatory pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for September 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (1-469-810-0642, Conference ID 365 719 994#); no site visit will be conducted prior to bid opening.

The scope is clearing a 30-foot-wide right-of-way spanning 2.68 miles (Station 0+30 to Station 141+70) on a lump-sum basis, with supplemental danger tree removal priced per unit. Tree clearing must be completed by October 15, 2026 and outside the Bald and Golden Eagle nesting disturbance window (March 1 through August 31). The powerline will improve electrical service and reliability to Bradley Dam and support Tunnel Boring Machine operations for the Dixon-Bradley tunnel. Contractors must coordinate equipment freight to the Bradley Hydro Barge landing in Kachemak Bay and contact Bradley Lake Project Manager Martin Law at 907-235-4401. All clearing equipment must be steam cleaned prior to arrival, and herbicides are prohibited. No subcontractors or joint ventures are permitted.

The estimated budget is between $400,000 and $500,000. The contract period extends through April 2027 to permit equipment removal following the barging window. The contract is federally funded and subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, federal Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, and compliance with the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $300,000, commercial automobile liability insurance with minimum limits of $300,000, and comprehensive barge/vessel insurance if applicable. Bids must include completed debarment and lobbying certifications, and pricing must be exclusive of federal, state, and local taxes with all costs F.O.B. to the barging point. Addendum 01 was posted September 1, 2026. Contact Contract Officer Selwin C. Ray at (907) 771-3035 or (907) 235-4401 for additional information.