Fivemile Creek Hydroelectric Project Vegetation Clearing

This contract awards ATS Construction the task of clearing vegetation to prepare the site for the Fivemile Creek small hydroelectric project in Chitina, Alaska. The scope involves clearing approximately 10.9 acres of trees and brush to within six inches of the ground, leaving material in place unless it blocks the existing jeep trail or poses a safety hazard. Work must be completed within calendar year 2026 and must avoid the migratory‑bird window (May 1 – July 15 2026), with priority clearing of the access road before May 1. The solicitation specifies insurance, bonding (if award exceeds $100 k), Davis‑Bacon applicability (not required per Addendum 2), and a mandatory $5,000 land‑use permit fee. Funding sources include the Alaska Energy Authority, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy, and the Denali Commission. The project is a small‑procurement (estimated $50‑$100 k) and follows a full and open competition procurement process. • Clear ~10.9 acres of vegetation to ≤ 6 in. depth, leaving material in‑place unless hazardous. • Work must be finished in 2026 and outside the May 1 – July 15 migratory‑bird window; access‑road clearing is top priority before May 1. • Contract includes insurance (≥ $300 k GL & Auto), bonding (if > $100 k), a $5 k land‑use permit, and Alaska‑offeror preference (5 % discount).