Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #223185
Mendenhall Riverbank Stabilization and Riprap Armoring Project, Juneau, Alaska
March 24, 2026
April 08, 2026
223185
237990
This opportunity involves major riverbank stabilization and erosion control work along the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, led by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. - Government Buyers: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeast Regional Office - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District - City and Borough of Juneau (applicant and local partner) - Products and Materials Requested: - Large quantities of riprap (Class III and Class V), including 2-6 ton rock, for armoring riverbanks across multiple reaches - Example quantities: 11,700 tons (Reach 1), 21,500 tons (Reach 2), 11,400 tons (Reach 3), 7,800 tons (Reach 4), 10,900 tons (Reach 6) - Gravel and sand for surfacing and backfill (quantities specified per reach) - Shot rock and other backfill materials - Services Requested: - Installation and repair of riprap armored rock for riverbank stabilization - Construction of scour toes and flood barriers - Excavation, material placement, and restoration of access - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Coordination with upland property owners for access - Compliance with environmental risk management and state land use guidelines - Adherence to detailed development plans and phased work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Ongoing maintenance and future repairs anticipated after flood events - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; work involves standard construction materials and equipment (backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, cranes) - Place of Performance: - Mendenhall River, Juneau, Alaska (primary work site) - Contracting/government offices in Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Seattle
Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received an application from the City and Borough of Juneau for the installation of riprap armored rock for riverbank stabilization and erosion control along multiple locations on the banks of the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska. The project involves adding new riprap to unarmored sections and repairing existing riprap structures to protect against erosion and flooding. Construction will use standard equipment such as backhoes and excavators, and the work is authorized under an existing easement. This notice is for informational purposes and comments are not solicited.