This is a public tender for the Manokotak Power Plant Upgrade Project, Project ****, located in Manokotak, Alaska. The project involves the complete renovation of an existing power plant, including building renovation, installation of new owner-furnished generators, switchgear, and other equipment, replacement and renovation of various mechanical and electrical systems, repair and expansion of a heat recovery system, and other improvements. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, tools, transportation, quality control, and supplies required to complete the work. The estimated cost is between $2,500,000 and $3,500,000. Bids will be opened publicly on April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time via teleconference. Bids must be received prior to bid opening and submitted on the furnished forms. A bid guaranty of 5% of the bid amount is required. The Alaska Energy Authority will affirmatively insure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against. Bidders are required to have a valid Alaska business license and an Alaska contractors certificate of registration prior to award. A non-mandatory prebid meeting will be conducted telephonically on March 26, 2026. Site visits are not scheduled prior to bid opening. The project includes federal funding subject to the Build America Buy America (BABA) Act. Required documents for bid include bid form, bid schedule, bid security, debarment certification, lobbying certification, and BABA certification. Additional documents are required after notice of apparent low bidder and for award. Questions regarding bidding procedures should be directed to Selwin Ray, Contract Officer. Bid results and planholder lists are available online.
The bid notice states that all portions of the work shall be substantially completed by dates indicated in section 01 11 13 Summary of Work. The contractor agrees to commence the work within 10 calendar days of the effective date of notice to proceed and to substantially complete the work by the date indicated in section 01 11 13 Summary of Work unless extended in writing by the contracting officer.
The bid notice mentions progress payments will be made on a monthly basis, and final payment will be processed after the project manager is satisfied that the work has been completed and all other obligations fulfilled. Specific terms regarding payment schedules and retainage are detailed in Article 13 of the General Conditions.
The bid notice states that the contractor warrants and guarantees to the authority that all work will be in accordance with the contract documents and will not be defective. Article 12. 1 of the General Conditions details the warranty and guaranty provisions, including a one-year correction period.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder as soon as practical, usually within 40 calendar days after opening of proposals.
Before a bid is considered for award, the bidder may be requested by the authority to submit a statement of facts, in detail, as to his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial resources, and plant available to be used in performing the contemplated work. Additionally, bidders are required to have a valid Alaska business license and an Alaska contractors certificate of registration prior to award.
The bid notice mentions that failure to enter into a contract within the specified time shall be grounds for forfeiture of the bid security. Article 11. 8 of the General Conditions specifies liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the substantial completion date, up to a maximum of $10,000 for 20 days.
The bid notice states that there will not be a scheduled site visit prior to the bid opening. However, bidders are expected to visit the site to ascertain pertinent local conditions.
The bid notice indicates that shop drawings, product data, and samples are part of the submittal procedures (Section 01 33 23). Article 6. 20 of the General Conditions details the requirements for submitting shop drawings and samples.
All questions must be received 72 hours before the bid opening. Questions submitted after the deadline may be rejected. Article 15 of the General Conditions outlines the procedures for claims and disputes, including notification and submission timelines.
The engineers estimate for the project is between $2,500,000 and $3,500,000.
