Description
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) issued an RFP for winter geotechnical field work along the proposed Ambler Access Project corridor. The contractor will be responsible for drilling boreholes, installing thermistor monitoring wells, conducting permafrost investigations, and clearing a 20‑foot‑wide access corridor over roughly 204.5 miles. The work is strictly investigatory, with no permanent construction, and must be performed in the winter window (Feb 1 – May 31 2026). The contract includes extensive data‑delivery requirements (GIS shapefiles, borehole logs, progress reports, and a final close‑out package). Key requirements include at least five years of Arctic/permafrost experience, a comprehensive HSE plan, and the ability to operate mobile field camps and remote‑access logistics.
• Borehole drilling and thermistor installation for bridge and roadway design.
• Permafrost drilling with PVC‑cased boreholes and antifreeze back‑fill.
• 20‑ft‑wide corridor clear‑cutting along the 204‑mile route, including helicopter landing zones.
• Detailed deliverables: weekly schedules, GIS maps, borehole logs, risk‑management and safety plans, Earned‑Value Management metrics, and final data packages.