Biomass Feasibility Studies

This contract funds the Alaska Energy Authority’s Biomass Feasibility Studies program, which seeks to evaluate the technical and economic viability of community‑scale wood‑fuel heating projects across Alaska. The awardee will conduct site investigations, community stakeholder meetings, cost estimating, and a 20‑year benefit‑cost analysis for each selected community, delivering both a technical feasibility report and a general biomass‑technology education section. Up to six to ten studies are anticipated, each capped at $10,000, under a Cost‑plus‑Fixed‑Fee arrangement, with a one‑year base period and four optional one‑year renewals. • Scope includes initial facility review, site constraints, technology options, preliminary cost estimates, and economic analysis. • Deliverables: draft and final reports, a teleconference with community stakeholders, and monthly progress updates to AEA/AWEDTG. • Payment milestones: 30 % after initial review, 30 % after draft report, 40 % after final report acceptance and teleconference.