RFP 25-VSW-KWN-013 Quinhagak WTP Structural Repair

The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation's Village Safe Water Program is seeking a contractor to design structural repairs for the Quinhagak Water Treatment Plant (WTP) through RFP 25-VSW-KWN-013. The project will be completed in two phases: Phase I focuses on design and specification development, and Phase II involves bidding and contracting assistance, following the 2023 Repair/Re-leveling Recommendations Report. Required deliverables include technical memos, design analysis reports, and multiple design submission phases at 95% and 100% completion, covering civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical components. Proposal evaluation criteria include project understanding (20%), project approach (15%), project manager experience (30%), project team qualifications (25%), and proposal quality (5%). The initial proposal due date was December 26, 2024, but has been extended through multiple amendments, with the current submission deadline set for April 1, 2025. The anticipated period of performance spans from April 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028. Interested parties must register with the procurement officer, Evan Patterson, via email to receive subsequent amendments, and failure to register may result in offer rejection.

The procurement includes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) preference, offering a five-point evaluation advantage for qualified minority and women-owned businesses. The contract requires professional liability insurance with coverage scaled to the contract value and is classified as a Federally Assisted Program with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirements. The estimated contract value is less than $200,000, with Phase I to be paid at a Firm Fixed Price and Phase II using a Time and Expense billing method. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance, including workers' compensation and professional liability coverage. While no pre-proposal conference is scheduled, interested parties may contact Tracy Pleasant, the City Administrator, to arrange an optional site visit. The procurement complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title II, and offers accommodations for individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or services to submit a proposal, provided they contact the procurement officer at least 10 calendar days before the proposal closing date.