RFP no. 25272006 – Chuathbaluk Airport Rehabilitation - Geotechnical Services

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is asking qualified firms to propose geotechnical (soil and ground) investigation services for a rehabilitation project at the Chuathbaluk Airport. The work is expected to run from about August 2026 to December 2027 and cost between $50,000 and $100,000. Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. on July 16, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The department needs outside professional geotechnical investigation engineering services to support the Chuathbaluk Airport Rehabilitation project, which is being designed by department staff. It issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to find a consultant.

What action is being taken?

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region, Design & Engineering Services, is requesting proposals for field geotechnical investigation work. The consultant will do field analysis to support the recommendations of the department's engineer. The field team must include a Civil Engineer and a Geologist (or someone with a closely related degree) who have done geotechnical investigations in remote locations. Drilling is not expected. The geotechnical report must not include recommendations. The estimated contract period is about August 2026 to December 2027, with an expected cost of $50,000 to $100,000. The IRIS number is CFAPT01223.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Central Region; geotechnical and engineering consulting firms; community of Chuathbaluk (Chuathbaluk Airport).

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Jul 16, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Submittals must be received no later than July 16, 2026, prior to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time. (Note: the notice listing shows "Proposals Due Before: 7/17/2026 4:00pm," which differs from the notice text.)”

Ways to respond

Obtain RFP package in person DOT&PF plans room, 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Obtain RFP package by mail (for persons outside the Municipality) Telephone (907) 269-0408
Download RFP package online https://ui.bidx.com/ALASKA/lettings
Submit proposal As specified in the RFP Package; proposals must be received no later than July 16, 2026, prior to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time.

What to include

Proposals must follow the RFP and be submitted with the specified forms. A complete description of services is in the RFP Package, available starting July 9, 2026. Reference RFP No. 25272006 and IRIS No. CFAPT01223. People with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who need auxiliary aids, services, or special changes to submit a proposal should call the TTD number (907) 269-0473 no later than one week before the submittal date.

Contact

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Central Region, Design & Engineering Services
(907) 269-0408
4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, AK

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Jul 9, 2026: RFP Package becomes available.
Jul 9, 2026: Last day (one week before the submittal date) for people with disabilities to request accommodations by calling TTD (907) 269-0473.
Jul 16, 2026: Proposals must be received before 4:00 p.m. prevailing time (per notice text).
Jul 17, 2026: Proposal due date shown in the notice listing (4:00 pm); differs from the notice text.
Aug 1, 2026: Approximate start of the contract period (August 2026).
Dec 31, 2027: Approximate end of the contract period (December 2027).

Original notice text

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES CENTRAL REGION DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP No. 25272006 – Chuathbaluk Airport Rehabilitation - Geotechnical Services The Contractor shall provide professional Geotechnical Investigation Engineering services in support of this project designed in house. The consultant is to provide field analysis in support of the CRM engineer’s recommendations. The fieldwork requires a Civil Engineer and Geologist (or closely related degree) with experience having performed geotechnical investigations in remote locations. Drilling is not anticipated for field work activities. No recommendations are to be included in the geotechnical report. IRIS No. CFAPT01223 A complete description of services is contained in the RFP Package. Estimated period for performance of the Agreement is approximately August 2026 to December 2027. Cost of these professional services is expected to be in the range of $50,000 to $100,000. The Request for Proposals (RFP) Package will be available July 9, 2026, and may be obtained in person from the DOT&PF plans room at 4111 Aviation Avenue in Anchorage, AK. Persons residing outside the Municipality may obtain an RFP Package through the mail by telephoning (907) 269-0408. Proposals must conform to the RFP and be submitted with specified forms. Submittals must be received no later than July 16, 2026, prior to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time. Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the TTD number: (907) 269-0473, no later than one (1) week prior to the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements. A downloadable version of the RFP package will be available at: https://ui.bidx.com/ALASKA/lettings

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