Bradley Project Management Committee (BPMC) Legal Services IRFP

The Bradley Lake Project Management Committee (BPMC) is issuing an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP) for comprehensive legal services to support the management and operation of the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project, a 120-megawatt facility near Homer, Alaska, owned by the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and operated in partnership with five utility associations and the City of Seward. The procuring entity is the Alaska Energy Authority on behalf of the BPMC, with jurisdiction in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The scope of legal services includes representing the BPMC at meetings, drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements, advising on regulatory compliance, representing the BPMC in proceedings before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) and other regulatory agencies, conducting legal research, providing training on legal topics, and monitoring legislative and regulatory developments. Required qualifications include licensure in good standing to practice law in Alaska, absence of conflicts of interest with the AEA and member utilities, ability to attend meetings or participate remotely, and experience with RCA regulatory proceedings and utility work. Strongly preferred qualifications include experience with electric utilities, representation of public agencies in energy or infrastructure sectors, Alaska residency, and FERC and NEPA compliance experience. Evaluation criteria include experience and expertise in relevant legal areas, qualifications of assigned personnel, understanding of the BPMC's needs, reasonableness and competitiveness of rates, reference feedback, and results from in-person interviews. Proposals are due by May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with the contract period beginning May 15, 2026, and extending through June 30, 2029, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.

Proposals must include a completed proposal form, a letter not exceeding five pages, resumes of key personnel, descriptions of relevant experience with public sector or utility clients, a proposed approach, and fee proposals including hourly rates with optional retainer or flat fee options, along with at least three references; a price estimate is not required with the proposal but will be requested from the selected contractor within one business day of notification. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond are mentioned in the IRFP, nor are there references to incumbent vendors or current contractors. The estimated contract value is less than $200,000, with the state providing funding. Contractors must certify compliance with insurance requirements, debarment status, and confirm that all work will be performed in the United States. There is no listed existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration beyond the BPMC's current operational framework under the Bradley Lake Power Sales Agreements.