Station 7-1 & 8-1 Apparatus Fill Tank Design

The contract involves a professional architectural and engineering services engagement initiated by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to design fire apparatus tank fill systems at two fire stations in Alaska, specifically Fire Station 7-1 in Wasilla and Fire Station 8-1 in Big Lake. The scope encompasses comprehensive design, system testing, and documentation to ensure operational readiness, compliance with applicable codes, and integration with existing facilities. The solicitation, identified as 26-090P, was posted on November 12, 2025, with a submission deadline of December 1, 2025, and emphasizes electronic proposal submission through the MSB Procurement Portal. The project budget for design services ranges from $50,000 to $200,000, with the work expected to be completed within a performance period ending on November 30, 2026. The contract is structured under NAICS code 541310, indicating a focus on architectural and engineering consulting services, and is administered by the Borough’s Purchasing Office. The solicitation details various procedural and contractual elements, including instructions for proposal formatting, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. The evaluation process prioritizes project understanding and approach, experience and qualifications, and management and communication, with a technical scoring system of up to 100 points. The contract emphasizes compliance with a broad set of standards and codes, including NFPA, OSHA, ASTM, UL, and industry-specific standards such as SMACNA, but does not specify FAR clauses or federal acquisition clauses explicitly. Attachments include the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Facility Design Criteria Manual and existing fire station plans, which provide foundational design parameters. The project requires adherence to specific site security, restoration, and testing protocols, with final acceptance contingent upon successful system performance and documentation review. Proposal submissions must conform to strict formatting and timing instructions, emphasizing the importance of clarity, completeness, and timely electronic delivery via the designated portal. Overall, the contract aims to ensure a well-coordinated, code-compliant, and thoroughly documented design process for critical fire infrastructure upgrades in the borough.