Gambell Barge Header Upgrade

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 20063) to upgrade the fuel‑barge header system in Gambell, Alaska. The contract encompassed design, fabrication, installation of new above‑ and below‑grade fuel pipelines, de‑commissioning of existing piping, provision of spill‑response equipment, and associated site work such as earth‑moving, erosion control, fencing, and signage. The project was funded jointly by the State of Alaska and the Denali Commission, with an engineer’s cost estimate of $1.2‑$1.4 million. The award was made to Scott’s Heating & Plumbing Services, a local contractor, under a lump‑sum, firm‑fixed‑price arrangement that required a 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and a retainage of up to 10 % on progress payments. Key schedule milestones included an interim substantial completion by September 1 2020, substantial completion by September 15 2020, and final completion by October 15 2020. • Scope: new barge header pipelines (design, fabricate, install), de‑commission old pipelines, spill‑response kits, temporary facilities, earthwork, fencing, signage. • Financials: estimated $1.2‑$1.4 M, 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/pay bonds, 10 % retainage, $2,000/day liquidated damages after interim completion. • Schedule: bid opened May 28 2020; award expected within ~40 days; construction to finish by mid‑October 2020.