Alaska Online Public Notices #224692

Phase 1 Construction for Fivemile Hydroelectric Project (Chitina, Alaska)

This opportunity involves the initial construction phase for the Fivemile Hydroelectric Project near Chitina, Alaska, managed by the Alaska Energy Authority. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) - Project owner: Chitina Electric, Inc. - Engineering firm: HDR Engineering, Inc. - Scope of Work: - Construction of a pioneer access road to the project site - Preparation and construction of staging areas for materials and equipment - Building mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls using welded wire mesh and galvanized steel reinforcement - Installation of an access gate for site security - Installation of 24-inch culverts for drainage - Installation of a section of 14-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) penstock pipe (PE 4710 resin, 50-foot lengths, butt fusion joining) - Site clearing, earthwork, excavation, backfilling, compaction, and soil erosion/sediment control (including seeding with specified grass seed mix) - Products/Materials: - 14-inch HDPE penstock pipe and fittings - Mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall system - 24-inch culverts - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Davis-Bacon wage, and environmental regulations - 5% bid guaranty required - Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) encouraged to participate - Intake access for heavy equipment must be completed before substantial project completion - The actual hydropower facility and electrical work will be procured separately in a future phase. - No specific OEMs for products are named in the solicitation; only engineering and owner firms are identified.

Description

The contract work involves constructing a pioneer road, staging areas, retaining walls, an access gate, culverts, and installing a section of penstock to supply water to a future hydroelectric generating facility near Chitina, Alaska. The owner of the project is Chitina Electric, Inc, and the engineer is HDR Engineering, Inc. The construction of the hydropower facility and all electrical work will be covered under a future contract. Bidders are invited to submit a single bid for all labor, equipment, and materials required for the project. The engineer's estimate for the project is between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000.

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