Tanacross Sewer System Improvements Project

The contract pertains to the Tanacross Sewer System Improvements Project in Alaska, with an estimated total cost ranging from approximately $1.2 million to $1.4 million. It encompasses three main phases: the initial phase involves constructing a lift station and installing the first 10 linear feet of force main; the second phase includes building a septic system, extending the force main, and decommissioning the existing septic infrastructure; the third phase offers an additive alternate for sewer main and manhole repairs. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, testing, and services, with specific expertise required in gasketed joint sewer pipe installation, manhole structures, wastewater bypass pumping, HDPE pipe fusion, earthwork, and camera inspection of buried sewer mains. The project is scheduled for substantial completion by November 16, 2026, with final completion by November 30, 2026, and the award will depend on the bid submission of both the base bid and any additive alternates, contingent on available funding. The solicitation, issued by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium under solicitation number IFB ANTHC 26-B-12419, was posted on October 24, 2025, with a response deadline of November 20, 2025. The project’s scope and specifications are detailed through various documents, including technical plans, project manuals, and bid instructions. The bidding process emphasizes transparency and compliance, with the potential for adjustments based on funding availability. The project aims to enhance wastewater infrastructure in the region, ensuring reliable and efficient sewer service through comprehensive construction phases and adherence to technical standards.