RFP - Falls Creek Avenue Geotechnical Investigation

The Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Design & Construction Section is soliciting professional services through a Request for Proposals for geotechnical investigation and engineering related to the Falls Creek Avenue bridge replacement project in Clam Gulch, Alaska. The procurement encompasses subsurface investigation with soil sampling and testing, laboratory analysis, professional engineering reports, and geotechnical recommendations to support foundation design for two vehicle bridges—one crossing Falls Creek and one crossing Ninilchik River—originally constructed from repurposed rail cars in 1986. Qualified contractors must demonstrate comprehension of required services and proposed strategy, relevant experience and credentials of proposed personnel, and reasonableness of the proposed performance schedule. Contractors must comply with Alaska registration requirements for professional engineers or land surveyors in responsible charge, maintain appropriate insurance coverage including professional liability insurance, and conform to the latest edition of the Alaska Geotechnical Procedures Manual published by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Proposals must be submitted by April 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (prevailing time) to Rangell Soriano, P.E., at the Division's office in Anchorage, with performance scheduled from May 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026. All work must be performed in the United States, and the contractor is responsible for securing all necessary permits and providing traffic control measures on the public road.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. The selected contractor may submit either a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contract proposal, with price estimates to be submitted within one business day of request from the contracting agency rather than at the proposal submission phase. The estimated contract value ranges from $50,000 to $100,000, with funding provided through state sources. No site visits or bidders' conferences are specified in the RFP documentation.