RFP: Avalanche Forecasting and Hazard Reduction Services- Term Agreement

The Alaska DOT&PF seeks a qualified avalanche specialist to provide continuous forecasting, monitoring, and hazard‑reduction services for the Klondike Highway corridor (mile posts 6‑14) in Skagway. The contractor will conduct daily weather and snowpack observations, produce hazard forecasts using the agency’s scale, document avalanche activity, perform snow‑pit tests, coordinate road closures, assist with explosives operations, and train DOT&PF personnel. The work is performed on‑site from early December through mid‑May each year, with the initial contract term covering November 15 2026 – June 30 2027 and up to four one‑year renewal options. Compensation is a fixed‑price award estimated between $250,000 and $500,000 for the initial term. • Daily avalanche hazard assessment and forecast production for DOT&PF operations • Weather observation, snowpack analysis, and avalanche activity documentation • Snow‑pit testing and stability analysis within the highway corridor • Coordination of road closures, explosives deployment, and debris removal • Training of DOT&PF staff in avalanche safety and equipment use • Provision of required certifications (AAA Professional Level 1 or equivalent) and two years of explosive‑handling experience