Bradley Project Management Committee (BPMC) Legal Services

The Alaska Energy Authority, on behalf of the Bradley Lake Project Management Committee (BPMC), is issuing a Request for Proposals (IRFP) for comprehensive legal services to support the management and operation of the 120-megawatt Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project near Homer, Alaska. The BPMC, which oversees this facility owned by the Alaska Energy Authority and operated in partnership with five member utilities (Chugach Electric Association, Matanuska Electric Association, Homer Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric Association, and the City of Seward), seeks qualified attorneys or law firms to provide ongoing legal representation and advisory services through June 30, 2029, with options for two additional one-year renewals. The scope of services includes attending regular and special BPMC meetings; drafting, reviewing, and advising on contracts and agreements; ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to open meetings laws; representing the BPMC in regulatory proceedings before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; conducting legal research and providing written opinions; training BPMC members on legal matters; and monitoring legislative and regulatory developments affecting the organization. Evaluation criteria prioritize relevant legal experience with utilities and public sector clients, qualifications of key personnel, demonstrated understanding of BPMC needs, competitiveness of proposed rates, professional references, and interview performance. Proposals must be submitted by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Alaska time, either in hard copy to the Alaska Energy Authority, Attention: Selwin C. Ray, 813 West Northern Lights, Anchorage, AK 99503, or electronically to aeaprocurement@akenergyauthority.org. Minimum qualifications require licensure in good standing to practice law in Alaska, absence of conflicts of interest with the Alaska Energy Authority or member utilities, and documented experience with Regulatory Commission of Alaska proceedings and utility legal matters, with a strong preference for electric utility experience and Alaska residency.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions based on the available solicitation documents. Bidders must be individual attorneys or law firms capable of performing all work in the United States and must maintain professional liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $300,000 to $500,000. The estimated contract value is less than $200,000, though pricing is not required at proposal submission; the selected contractor will be required to submit a detailed price estimate within one business day of the agency's request. The contract is funded through state sources and represents an opportunity for qualified legal service providers to support critical utility infrastructure management. No bidder's conference or site visit is currently specified in the solicitation documents. Interested parties should review the complete IRFP document for all submission requirements, including firm description, personnel resumes, descriptions of similar engagements, proposed approach to service delivery, disclosure of any disciplinary actions and conflicts of interest, and three professional references.