Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #26094
Phase 1 Civil Construction for Fivemile Hydroelectric Project (Chitina, Alaska)
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
26094
NAICS
237990, 238190
This opportunity involves the construction of Phase 1 infrastructure for the Fivemile Hydroelectric Project near Chitina, Alaska, managed by the Alaska Energy Authority. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Energy Authority (project owner) - Chitina Electric, Inc. (project owner) - HDR Engineering, Inc. (project engineer) - Products and Materials Requested: - 14-inch High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) penstock pipe (PE 4710 resin, 50-foot lengths, butt fusion joining) - Welded wire mesh retaining wall system (galvanized steel reinforcement, geotextile filter fabric) - 24-inch culverts for drainage - Grass seed mix for erosion control - Services Requested: - Construction of pioneer access road - Development of staging areas - Construction of retaining walls - Installation of access gate - Site clearing, earthwork, excavation, backfilling, compaction, and sediment control - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal EEO, Davis-Bacon, and environmental regulations - All labor, equipment, and materials must be furnished by the contractor - 5% bid guaranty required - Intake access suitable for heavy equipment must be completed before substantial completion - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named; HDPE pipe and retaining wall systems must meet manufacturer specifications - Estimated Contract Value: - $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 - Future phases will address hydropower facility construction and electrical work
Description
This solicitation is for the construction of a pioneer road, staging areas, retaining walls, access gate, culverts, and installation of a section of penstock to supply water to a future hydroelectric generating facility near Chitina, Alaska. The owner is Chitina Electric, Inc and the engineer is HDR Engineering, Inc. The construction of the hydropower facility and all electrical work will be part of a future contract. The engineer's estimate for the project is between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000. Bids are to be submitted for furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to perform the described work.