RFP No. 25272007 – Cultural Resources Services for Seward Highway Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS)

What is this notice about?

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The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is looking for a contractor to study cultural resources, such as historic or archaeological sites, at 10 locations along the Seward Highway. The work supports remote avalanche control systems at the Summit Lake, Holiday and Snow Gully avalanche slide paths. Firms can get the request for proposals (RFP) package starting July 27, 2026, and proposals are due before 4:00 p.m. on August 10, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

DOT&PF needs cultural resources study and survey work for its Seward Highway Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) project, and it is asking qualified firms to submit proposals.

What action is being taken?

DOT&PF Central Region, Division of Design & Engineering Services, is requesting proposals for a contractor to conduct a cultural resources study and survey at 10 sites along the Seward Highway. The sites are at the Summit Lake (Mile Post 44.5), Holiday (Mile Post 91.2) and Snow Gully (Mile Post 91.6) slide paths. The work is expected to run from about July 2026 to December 2027 and cost less than $200,000.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Central Region; firms that provide cultural resources services

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Aug 10, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Submittals must be received no later than August 10, 2026 prior to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time.”

Ways to respond

In person (get RFP package) DOT&PF plans room, 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Mail (get RFP package, for people outside the Municipality) Call (907) 269-0408 to have an RFP package mailed
Online (download RFP package) https://ui.bidx.com/ALASKA/lettings

What to include

Proposals must follow the RFP and be submitted with the specified forms. Reference RFP No. 25272007 and IRIS No. CFHWY01231. The full description of services is in the RFP package, which is available starting July 27, 2026. People with disabilities, including people who are hearing impaired, who need auxiliary aids, services or special changes to submit a proposal should contact 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, Division of 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 27, 2026: RFP package becomes available
Aug 10, 2026: Proposals must be received before 4:00 p.m. prevailing time

Original notice text

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES CENTRAL REGION DIVISION OF DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP No. 25272007 – Cultural Resources Services for Seward Highway Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) The Contractor shall provide Cultural Resources services to conduct a cultural resources study/survey at 10 sites along the Seward Highway for the Summit Lake (MP 44.5), Holiday (MP 91.2) and Snow Gully (MP 91.6) slide paths. IRIS No. CFHWY01231 A complete description of services is contained in the RFP Package. Estimated period for performance of the Agreement is approximately July 2026 to December 2027. Cost of these professional services is expected to be less than $200,000. The Request for Proposals (RFP) Package will be available July 27, 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 August 10, 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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