RFP 26-VSW-MOU-002 Construction Management and Engineering Support Services

The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation, Village Safe Water Program has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction management and engineering support services for the Mountain Village Manhole Replacement Project. The procurement seeks a contractor to manage the replacement of 38 uninsulated corrugated manholes, with the primary objectives of preventing inflow and infiltration, mitigating freezing risks, and addressing potential vandalism. Proposing firms must have a Professional Civil or Environmental Engineer registered in Alaska, with a project manager possessing at least five years of construction management experience and current Alaska professional engineering licensure. The contract will run from October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, with proposals due by July 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time. Key deliverables include design review meetings, 95% and 100% design document submissions, permitting, project management, quality assurance, and comprehensive health and safety planning. The contractor will be responsible for managing and supervising community force account laborers during the project implementation. Detailed documentation requirements include daily and monthly reports, site visit documentation, and final project closeout materials.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The project will be constructed using force account laborers provided by the community, with the selected contractor responsible for their management and supervision. The estimated contract value ranges between $500,000 to $1,000,000 and will be compensated through a Time and Materials (T&M) method. Potential bidders must ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and register with the procurement officer, April Akers, via email at april.akers@alaska.gov to receive subsequent amendments. Failure to register may result in proposal rejection. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of site control, requiring the contractor to obtain easements across 46 lots as part of the project scope. Interested firms should carefully review all project specifications and be prepared to provide comprehensive engineering and construction management expertise specific to the unique challenges of the Mountain Village manhole replacement infrastructure project.