Nome - IFB ANTHC 25-B-391043 Residential Well & Septic Installations

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) has issued Invitation for Bid #ANTHC 25-B-391043 for residential well and septic system installations in the Nome Census Area. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide and install well and septic systems for three selected residences, with comprehensive requirements for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, services, testing, and incidentals. Key deliverables include drilling 200-foot wells, installing well screens, conducting test pumping, performing sanitary grouting, disinfection, water analysis, and constructing water service lines with heat trace systems. The project requires arctic-specific installations with specialized insulation, freeze protection measures, and compliance with ADEC and ADNR regulations. Bid submissions are due electronically through the Bonfire procurement platform by August 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM Alaska Standard Time, with a substantial completion date of July 31, 2026, and final completion by August 31, 2026. The contract includes an additive alternate for a circulating water system and requires detailed documentation, including daily drilling logs, as-built drawings, construction photographs, and water quality test results.

The procurement includes Alaska Native/American Indian preference provisions, potentially favoring businesses owned by indigenous stakeholders. Bidders must possess a valid Alaska contractor's license and submit comprehensive bid documentation, including bid security and ANTHC Representations and Certifications. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract applies American Iron and Steel requirements and includes federal compliance certifications. The bid package utilizes a combination of lump sum and unit price bidding structures, with unit prices adjustable for work quantities exceeding or falling below estimated amounts. Liquidated damages provisions are included for late completion, and all COVID-19 related costs must be incorporated under mobilization/demobilization line items. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and multiple site installations suggest a significant project investment. Contractors must be prepared to navigate complex arctic construction challenges, including specialized material requirements and extensive regulatory compliance.