CONSTRUCTION MANAGER @ RISK (CMaR) OPPORTUNITIES

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is developing a Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) procurement list for infrastructure projects across multiple Alaska Native communities from 2024 to 2035. The solicitation seeks experienced General Contractors and Design firms interested in participating in water, sewer, solid waste, and utility infrastructure projects spanning 34+ communities including Akiachak, Akiak, Ambler, and Angoon. Interested firms are required to submit a one-page letter indicating company name, contact information, and specific project preferences. Key project deliverables include water treatment plants, sewer systems, solid waste facilities, washeterias, septic systems, and utility upgrades. Initial CMaR opportunities include first-time piped water and sewer services for communities like Stebbins (Fall 2024 solicitation), Allakakeet, Mertarvik, Napaskiak (Spring 2025), and Venetie (Fall 2025). The consortium will also consider a Design/CMaR hydro-electric project in Chignik Bay scheduled for Spring 2025. Potential delivery methods include Construction Manager at Risk, Design Build, and Design Bid Build approaches, with firms expected to demonstrate significant infrastructure development experience in remote Alaska Native communities.

The procurement appears open to various types of contractors without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Project values range substantially, from under $1 million to $150 million per community, with major CMaR projects valued between $50-100 million and the Chignik Bay hydro-electric project exceeding $10 million. The solicitation serves as an early notification mechanism, allowing contractors to express interest in future procurement processes with formal solicitations to follow the anticipated schedules. Potential respondents should have robust experience in rural Alaskan infrastructure development, particularly in water, sewer, and utility systems. The submission deadline is January 1, 2036, providing an extended window for contractors to prepare comprehensive responses. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, the consortium appears to prioritize technical expertise, previous project success in similar environments, and demonstrated capability to manage complex infrastructure projects in remote Alaskan communities. Contractors should be prepared to integrate with existing local infrastructure and demonstrate sensitivity to the unique geographical and cultural contexts of Alaska Native communities.