RFP 26-VSW-AKB-020 Atka Drinking Water Impoundment Design

The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation, Village Safe Water Program is issuing RFP 26-VSW-AKB-020 for engineering design and construction administration services for a drinking water impoundment replacement project in Atka, Alaska. The procurement encompasses four sequential tasks: impoundment structure investigation and site assessment planning, site and feasibility assessment, design of a replacement water impoundment structure, and construction administration, with performance scheduled from June 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. Deliverables include assessment of existing water collection system conditions, design of a replacement impoundment structure, and oversight of construction of the new impoundment and related appurtenances. Qualified offerors must possess a minimum of five years of project management experience, current Alaska professional engineering licensure, five years of design experience as a professional engineer in Alaska, construction administration experience, and prior experience working in Village Safe Water Program communities on water or wastewater infrastructure projects. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical factors including project understanding and approach, project manager experience, team qualifications, workload and resources, and proposal quality, with price not serving as an evaluation criterion for engineering services. Proposals must be submitted by May 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time via email as separate PDF documents for technical and cost proposals. Interested parties must register in writing with the procurement officer, John McDonald, at john.mcdonald@alaska.gov to receive subsequent amendments, and may arrange site visits at their own expense by contacting the onsite coordinator.

The procurement incorporates a five-point preference for Minority Business Enterprises and Women's Business Enterprises. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract will utilize a mixed payment structure, with Tasks 1, 2, and 3 compensated on a Firm Fixed Price basis and Task 4 compensated on a Time and Expense basis. The estimated total contract value falls between $250,000 and $500,000, with the project partially funded through federal grants. Professional liability insurance is required with limits to be determined by the final contract amount. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal regulations, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and adherence to the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act, with all work products becoming property of the Department of Environmental Conservation.