RFQ 25-28-212820 ARRC Marine Engineering TA

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is soliciting proposals for a Marine Engineering Term Agreement through RFQ 25-28-212820, seeking professional services for design and construction support across the Alaska Railbelt. The procurement covers as-needed marine engineering services for potential projects at ARRC waterfront terminals in Seward, Whittier, Seattle, and Nenana. Specific technical service areas include coastal engineering, marine facility design, structural engineering, corrosion assessment, and waterfront erosion protection. Potential deliverables encompass planning, analysis, design, and review of marine infrastructure such as harbors, ports, marine terminals, wharves, piers, mooring facilities, bulkheads, floating structures, and fender systems. The contract will have an initial two-year term with potential extensions for three additional one-year periods. Proposals are due electronically via Dropbox by 3:00 PM local time on June 11, 2025, with an original hard copy to be mailed to ARRC's Anchorage offices. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation.

The procurement operates under a race-neutral Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program with an overall annual DBE participation goal of 4.0%. The contract may be partially funded through multiple federal sources, including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). While specific set-aside designations are not strongly emphasized, the DBE program suggests some preference for diverse business participation. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The specific award value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the procurement documents. Prospective respondents should be qualified marine engineering firms with demonstrated capabilities in complex marine infrastructure design, analysis, and technical support across various maritime environments and project types.