Palmer Hay Flats SGR Knik River Wayside Geotechnical Investigation

The Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is seeking a contractor to provide geotechnical investigation and engineering services for the Palmer Hay Flats SGR Knik River Wayside Improvements project. The project includes developing a rudimentary boat launch parking area, constructing an elevated walkway/boardwalk, and constructing a Gold Star Family Memorial Monument. The contractor will be responsible for mobilization and demobilization, onsite subsurface investigation, soil sampling and testing, analysis, reporting, and geotechnical engineering recommendations. The project is expected to start in March 2026 and be completed by June 30, 2026. • The contractor will be required to provide a draft report and a final report. • The contractor will be responsible for securing all necessary permits and approvals. • The contractor will be required to minimize disturbance to the existing natural vegetation. • The contractor will be responsible for installing a slotted PVC pipe for future groundwater measurements and a solid PVC pipe for ground temperature monitoring. • The contractor will be required to backfill each borehole with drill cuttings and compact as practical as possible.