Selawik, Alaska - Raw Water Intake & Residential Water & Sewer Service Improvements

The contract involves two primary projects in Selawik, Alaska: the Raw Water Intake Improvements Project, which entails constructing a new raw water intake, transmission line, and replacing junction boxes, and the Residential Water & Sewer Service Improvements Project, focused on restoring water and sewer services and remodeling bathrooms and kitchens in two homes. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, testing, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified in the project documents. The estimated total bid price for the Raw Water Intake Project ranges from approximately $900,000 to $1,000,000, while the Residential Water & Sewer Project is estimated at $200,000 to $250,000. Both projects are scheduled for substantial completion by August 31, 2026, with final completion expected by September 30, 2026. Award decisions will be based on the total of all tasks listed in the bid forms for each project, with the possibility of awarding separately or jointly depending on funding availability. The solicitation, issued by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, emphasizes a competitive process with detailed evaluation criteria, including project understanding, team experience, local presence, workload capacity, and quality and cost controls, totaling 1,000 points. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by December 11, 2025, following strict formatting instructions that organize responses into four tabs covering project approach, team experience, location/workload, and quality/cost controls. The contract will incorporate federal and state provisions, including compliance with audit requirements, public records laws, local business preferences, and federal procurement regulations, especially for federally funded projects. The agreement will be executed under a continuing services framework, with task orders issued for specific projects, and will include provisions for modifications, additional services, and subconsultants. The contractor must also certify compliance with various legal and statutory requirements, including E-Verify, anti-kickback laws, and non-collusion, with signatures notarized where applicable. Throughout the performance of the contract, the County retains oversight rights, including inspections and acceptance of deliverables at project sites or County offices. Work must meet applicable standards, laws, and regulations, with the County responsible for final inspections and approvals. The scope of services encompasses design, planning, bidding, construction supervision, and close-out, all performed in accordance with the Statement of Work, which emphasizes adherence to federal, state, and local standards. The contract emphasizes transparency, compliance, and quality, with detailed instructions for proposal submission, evaluation, and contractual obligations, ensuring