ITB 26-VSW-UNK-004 Unalakleet Covenant Lift Station Project

The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation's Village Safe Water Program is soliciting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-VSW-UNK-004 for the City of Unalakleet to construct a new Covenant Lift Station. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements, including demolishing the existing lift station, constructing a new adjacent facility, replacing manholes, connecting to existing gravity sewer and forcemain systems, and implementing temporary bypass and pumping systems. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM local time on August 14, 2025, with public bid opening at the Department of Environmental Conservation in Anchorage. The project timeline mandates substantial completion by September 30, 2026, with final completion by October 31, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid security of 5% of the bid amount and are required to have a valid Alaska business license and contractor registration.

The procurement opportunity is state-funded and includes several important compliance requirements for potential bidders. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract value and comply with various federal and state regulations, including MBE/WBE preferences, debarment certifications, and labor regulations. Subcontractors must be explicitly listed, and the project will require weekly meetings with city representatives and adherence to local work schedule limitations. The engineer's estimated project cost ranges between $1,000,000 and $2,500,000, indicating a significant infrastructure investment. Potential bidders must register with the procurement officer, John McDonald, via email at john.mcdonald@alaska.gov to ensure receipt of subsequent amendments, with failure to do so potentially resulting in bid rejection. The project covers jurisdictions including Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Trapper Creek CDP, and the State of Alaska ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for proposal submissions.