Scammon Bay BFU

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) issued a competitive Invitation‑to‑Bid (ITB 24096) for the design‑build construction of a new bulk‑fuel storage “tank farm” at Scammon Bay, Alaska. The scope includes a new tank farm with multiple above‑ground fuel tanks, a bulk‑fuel transfer and dispensing station, a retail sales building, and full civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical work. Existing fuel storage tanks and barge‑header pipelines must be cleaned, de‑commissioned, and either dismantled or removed under optional alternates. The contract is a lump‑sum award; the placeholder contract price on the form is $969,665.47, while the engineer’s cost estimate ranges from $5 million to $7 million. Key milestones: bid opening March 15 2024, Phase I substantial completion November 30 2024 (original) later extended to August 31 2025, final completion October 31 2025. The award went to Alaska Electrical Contractors, a single‑vendor award.