RFP 26-VSW-WQB-019 Modular Washeteria and Related Infrastructure

The State of Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation, through its Village Safe Water Program, is seeking proposals for the design and development of a modular washeteria and associated infrastructure in Beaver, Alaska. This project aims to implement a recommended alternative outlined in the Preliminary Engineering Report, focusing on improving water and sanitation services in the community. The contract is expected to be awarded through a competitive sealed proposal process, with an anticipated start date of December 1, 2025, and completion by December 31, 2027. The total contract value is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, with the initial phase being a firm fixed price and subsequent phases potentially involving time and expense arrangements. Proposals are due by October 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time and must be submitted via email with separate PDFs for technical and cost proposals. Interested offerors are required to register with the procurement officer, John McDonald, to receive any amendments and ensure their proposals are complete. The evaluation process will consider technical merit, preferences, and price, with the possibility of discussions or interviews before awarding the contract to the highest-ranked offeror following negotiations. The project emphasizes compliance with accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and offerors needing auxiliary aids or modifications should contact the procurement officer at least ten days prior to the proposal deadline.