What is this notice about?
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The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is looking for a professional firm to design a new gravel road that would connect the Native Village of Akutan to the community's boat harbor. The work is expected to cost between $250,000 and $500,000. Firms that want the job must send in proposals by November 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Why was this notice issued?
DOT&PF plans to sign a negotiated professional services agreement and is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to find a qualified firm for the Akutan Harbor Access Road design (Project No. SFHWY00704/0003324, RFP Number 25273002).
What action is being taken?
DOT&PF's Southcoast Region is asking firms for proposals to design a new gravel road and prepare contract documents for it. The road would link the Native Village of Akutan to its boat harbor. The work is estimated to run from January 01, 2027 to an end date listed in the notice as "December 31, 20231." The cost is expected to be $250,000-$500,000.
Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Southcoast Region; Native Village of Akutan; professional design and engineering firms that may submit proposals
How can the public respond?
Respond by Tue, Nov 24, 2026 16 days from today.
“Submittals must be received no later than November 24, 2026, 4:00 PM prevailing time.”
Ways to respond
What to include
Proposals must follow the RFP and be sent with the required forms. Refer to RFP Number 25273002 and Project No. SFHWY00704/0003324. You can get the RFP Package starting November 03, 2026: in person at the DOT&PF plans room at 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801-7999; by mail if you live outside the City & Borough of Juneau, by calling (907) 465-4420; or by download at http://www.dot.state.ak.us/rfpmgr/lg.cfm. Walk-in and phone service is available 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. If you download the RFP, you must register with the Southcoast Region plans room to be placed on the planholders list and to receive addenda (updates to the RFP). To register, give your company name, contact person, address, phone number and fax number. Call (907) 465-1023, fax (907) 465-4238, or email jessica.piukala@alaska.gov. Offerors are responsible for making sure they have received all addenda; no protest will be allowed based on a claim of not receiving addenda. No courier services (such as FedEx or UPS) provide overnight service to or from Juneau, so allow at least 2 to 3 business days for expedited packages. People with disabilities, including people who are hearing impaired, who need aids, services or special changes to submit a proposal should contact the TTD number (800) 770-8973 no later than one week before the submittal date."
Contact
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Southcoast Region Plans Room
jessica.piukala@alaska.gov
(907) 465-1023
6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801-7999
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Nov 3, 2026: RFP Package becomes available
- Nov 24, 2026: Proposals due by 4:00 PM prevailing time
Original notice text
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