Soldotna Heating Upgrade

The Alaska Department of Public Safety is requesting quotes to remove and replace the pneumatic control system at the Alaska State Troopers Post in Soldotna with a new electronic building controls system including remote web-based monitoring, with quotes due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM AKST and a pre-bid site walkthrough on July 10 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

The scope covers demolition of existing pneumatic valves, actuators, and sensors; installation of new electronic control panels, controllers, temperature/pressure sensors, and valve and damper actuators for the heating and ventilation systems; Variable Frequency Drive installation for the supply fan; VAV controller and electronic thermostat installations; and HVAC web server setup with remote connectivity and alarm notification. The contractor must provide all design, materials, labor, tools, equipment, supervision, and overhead; perform daily site cleanup and debris removal; and ensure OSHA compliance. Work must be completed by December 31, 2026, during normal hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The project cost estimate ranges from $100,000 to $150,000; quotes exceeding $150,000 are non-responsive. All projects exceeding $100,000 require Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds. Davis-Bacon wages apply. Contractors must carry Workers' Compensation Insurance and General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum combined single limits of $300,000 per claim. Personnel security clearance with fingerprinting and background checks is mandatory for all onsite employees and may require up to four weeks; all personnel must complete Security and Privacy training prior to badged access.

Alaska Bidder Preference of 5% applies to qualified offerors. Quotes must be submitted in writing on Form SPC-002 via email to chris.capps@alaska.gov. Award notification for contracts exceeding $25,000 will be issued in writing.