Alaska Online Public Notices #223753

Bulk Fuel Storage and Modular Power Plant Construction for Wales, Alaska

This opportunity involves a major infrastructure upgrade for the Wales, Alaska community, focusing on bulk fuel storage and power generation: - Government Buyer: - Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) and City of Wales, with oversight from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named for tanks or generators - All fuel tanks must comply with UL 142 and UL 2085 standards - Products/Services Requested: - Seven 30,000-gallon horizontal above ground storage tanks (four for AVEC, three for City of Wales) - One 5,000-gallon dual product dispensing tank - Above-ground fuel transfer pipelines (4-inch and 3-inch welded steel) - Modular power plant building (56' x 18') - Three generators (one 363 kW, two 236 kW) - Dual-product retail fuel dispenser and bulk transfer diesel hose reel - Elevated gravel pad (approx. 20,200 cubic yards) - Security fencing and lighting - Services Requested: - Decommissioning of existing tank farms and power plant - Construction of new security fencing and lighting - Mitigation and spill response planning - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tanks must meet UL 142 (single wall) and UL 2085 (double wall, protected) standards - Project funded by a $100 million EPA grant managed by the Denali Commission - Focus on resilience against coastal erosion and storm surges - Environmental mitigation for 1.99 acres of wetlands - Locations: - Wales, Alaska (primary place of performance) - Airport Landfill Junction Road, Wales, AK 99783 - Cape Prince of Wales Naval Field Station (federal/military facility) - Estimated Contract Value: - $10,000,000 to $30,000,000 (based on scope and infrastructure scale) - Period of Performance: - Construction planned for summer seasons over a two-year period, with completion required before EPA grant expiration

Description

This notice announces an application for State Water Quality Certification related to the Community Bulk Fuel and Power Plant Upgrades project in Wales, Alaska. The project involves designing and constructing new bulk fuel storage tanks and a modular power plant on an elevated gravel pad to improve safety, reliability, and resilience against coastal storm damage. The existing tank farms and power plant will be decommissioned. The work includes installation of pipelines, security fencing, lighting, and supporting infrastructure, with construction planned from June 2026 to June 2028.

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