Description
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is seeking bids from qualified contractors to perform vegetation clearing in support of the Fivemile Creek Hydroelectric Project. The project involves clearing vegetation along the access road, penstock route, powerhouse area, diversion and intake structure, as well as staging or spoils areas. The work must be completed outside of the migratory bird window (May 1 through July 15) and is estimated to be around 10.9 acres. The contractor shall perform tree and brush clearing to within 6 inches of the ground and leave cut trees and brush on the ground except where they create a safety hazard or block access to the existing jeep trail.
• The project is funded in part by the Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy and the Denali Commission.
• The property is owned by Chitina Native Corporation (CNC) and the contractor must obtain legal access prior to starting clearing work.
• The project site is in a natural wilderness area occupied by animals including bears, wolves, and moose, and no animal harvest, harassment, or feeding of wildlife is allowed.
• The contractor is responsible for all transportation and accommodation logistics.
• The project must be completed in 2026.