Avalanche Forecasting and Snowpack Analysis Services

This subcontract for Avalanche Forecasting and Snowpack Analysis Services supports prime contractors on Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities highway projects. The selected provider is responsible for the continuous assessment of avalanche conditions, which includes conducting daily hazard assessments based on the AK DOT&PF hazard scale, performing snow stability tests through snow pits, and monitoring how weather affects snowpack metamorphism. To ensure safety and technical accuracy, the contractor must hold an American Avalanche Association Professional Level 1 certification or an equivalent qualification. Key deliverables for this engagement include the provision of daily hazard forecasts and the maintenance of detailed activity logs to document all monitoring and analysis efforts.