RFP # 25271005 Richardson Highway MP 275-298 Rehabilitation Value Engineering Study

What is this notice about?

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The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region, is looking for an engineering firm to do a Value Engineering (VE) study for the rehabilitation of the Richardson Highway between Mile Post (MP) 275 and 298. A VE study reviews a project to look for ways to improve it or lower costs. The work is expected to cost between $100,000 and $200,000 and run from about October 2026 through December 2027, and proposals are due October 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Why was this notice issued?

DOT&PF needs professional engineering services to conduct a Value Engineering study for the Richardson Highway MP 275-298 Rehabilitation project and is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek qualified firms.

What action is being taken?

The Northern Region DOT&PF Division of Preconstruction Services, Design Section is asking for proposals from professional engineering firms. The agreement is expected to run from about October 2026 through December 2027 and to cost in the range of $100,000 to $200,000.

Who is involved: Professional engineering firms interested in submitting proposals; disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged and will be given full opportunity to submit.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 9, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Submittals must be received at the address indicated on the RFP no later than October 9, 2026, 4:00 p.m., prevailing time.”

Ways to respond

Online form Download the RFP Package at https://dot.alaska.gov/procurement/awp/awp-rfp-cal.cfm, select Northern Region and unclick the “Over $200,000” amount box.
In person Pick up the RFP Package at the DOT&PF plans room at the Engineering Services Building, Room 3, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, Alaska.
Phone People residing outside the City of Fairbanks may get an RFP Package by mail by calling (907) 451-2247 or TDD number 711 or 1-800-770-8973 (for Hearing Impaired, requires special equipment).
In person Drop off proposals in the locked Drop Box at the outside entry of the Tech Services Building #3 (Contracts Building Main Parking Lot West Side Entrance). Call or Text (907) 799-5632 when you place documents in the Drop Box so they can be retrieved and timestamped.

What to include

Follow the instructions in the RFP for submitting proposals. Proposals must conform to the RFP and be submitted with the specified forms, and must be received at the address indicated on the RFP. The RFP Package is free. People with disabilities who need aids, services or special changes to submit a proposal should contact TTY 711 or 1-800-770-8973 no later than one week before the submittal date.

Contact

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Northern Region, Division of Preconstruction Services, Design Section
(907) 451-2247
Engineering Services Building, Room 3, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, Alaska

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 25, 2026: RFP Package becomes available.
Oct 9, 2026: Proposals due by 4:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Oct 19, 2026: Notice archive date.

Original notice text

The Northern Region State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Division of Preconstruction Services, Design Section is soliciting for professional engineering services to conduct a Value Engineering (VE) study for the Richardson Highway MP 275-298 Rehabilitation project. A complete description of services is contained in the RFP Package. Estimated period for performance of the Agreement is approximately October 2026 through December 2027. Cost of these professional services is expected to be in the range of $100,000 and $200,000. The Request for Proposals (RFP) Package will be available September 25, 2026, and may be downloaded from our web site at: https://dot.alaska.gov/procurement/awp/awp-rfp-cal.cfm, select Northern Region and unclick the “Over $200,000” amount box. Or the RFP may be obtained in person from the DOT&PF plans room at the Engineering Services Building, Room 3, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, Alaska. People residing outside the City of Fairbanks may obtain an RFP Package through the mail by telephoning (907) 451-2247 or TDD number 711 or 1-800-770-8973. (for Hearing Impaired, requires special equipment). There is no charge for the RFP package. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE RFP FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Proposals must conform to the RFP and be submitted with specified forms. Submittals must be received at the address indicated on the RFP no later than October 9, 2026, 4:00 p.m., prevailing time. The proposals may be dropped off at our office. A locked Drop Box is located at the outside entry of the Tech Services Building #3 (Contracts Building Main Parking Lot West Side Entrance). Call or Text (907) 799-5632 when you place documents in the Drop Box and we will retrieve and timestamp your documents. Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the TTY number 711 or 1-800-770-8973, no later than one week prior to the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements. NONDISCRIMINATION: The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C §§ 2000d to 2000d4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: https://dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml To file a complaint: dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml.

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