Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District is conducting market research for the EIE485 Consolidated Munitions project at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The effort involves designing and constructing new munitions storage facilities on Quarry Hill and demolishing existing structures on Engineer Hill, approximately 12 miles apart. The scope includes a warm‑storage vehicle building, a cold inert storage building, four heated 4‑bay magazines, a production facility, and extensive demolition (≈27,550 SF) and site‑improvement work (≈5,875 SF). Funding is MILCON with a target budget of $196.4 M and a performance period spanning FY 27‑FY 31. The agency is seeking industry input via a Sources‑Sought/RFI questionnaire to determine the optimal delivery method (FAR‑based DBtB, CM‑at‑Risk OTA, or Progressive Design‑Build OTA) and to identify risks, cost drivers, and schedule constraints, especially those related to Alaska’s permafrost, high water table, and potential contamination (PFAS, asbestos, PCBs).
• Location: Quarry Hill and Engineer Hill, Eielson AFB, Alaska (≈12 mi apart)
• Total estimated value: $196.4 M (MILCON)
• Facilities: warm‑storage vehicle (24,700 SF), cold inert storage (10,075 SF), 4× magazines (1,350 SF each), production building (26,700 SF), demolition (≈27,550 SF)
• Key challenges: permafrost, high water table, soil contamination, limited Alaskan construction season, coordination with Air Force standards (DESR 6055.09, AFMAN 91‑01)
• Desired outcomes: determine best delivery method, gather risk‑mitigation ideas, assess cost‑certainty, and evaluate contractor capability/bonding.
• Target budget realism and schedule (design start FY 27, construction not earlier than FY 29) are under review.
• Primary contact for questionnaire: Kimberly Tripp (USACE Alaska) – email and phone provided.