Alaska Online Public Notices #ITB 26094

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

This opportunity involves the Phase 1 construction 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) - Scope of Work: - Construction of a pioneer access road to the hydroelectric site - Development of staging areas for construction operations - Construction of mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls (welded wire mesh, galvanized steel reinforcement, geotextile filter fabric) - Installation of an access gate for site security and control - Installation of 24-inch culverts for site drainage and access - Site clearing, earthwork, excavation, backfilling, compaction, and soil erosion/sediment control - Installation of a section of 14-inch HDPE penstock pipe (PE 4710 resin, 50-foot lengths, butt fusion joining, field testing) - Products/Materials: - 14-inch HDPE penstock pipe - Mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall system - 24-inch culverts - Grass seed mix for erosion control - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation - Adherence to federal EEO, Davis-Bacon, and environmental regulations - Furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials - 5% bid guaranty required - Project is state and federally funded - OEMs: - No specific OEMs are named; HDPE pipe and retaining wall systems must meet manufacturer specifications - Estimated Contract Value: - Engineer's estimate: $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 - Period of Performance: - Substantial completion required by specified dates; intake access for heavy equipment by project milestones - One-time construction project; no recurring or option years - Future Work: - Construction of the actual hydropower facility and all electrical work will be addressed in a future contract

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 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 part of a future contract. Bidders are invited to submit a single bid for furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to perform the described work. The engineer's estimate for the project is between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000.

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