Perryville Rural Power System Upgrade (RPSU) Site Construction

The Perryville Rural Power System Upgrade (RPSU) Site Construction contract, issued by the Alaska Energy Authority under ITB 16156, was awarded to Ridge Contracting, Inc. for the construction of a new rural power plant, fuel storage, and associated utility infrastructure in Perryville, Alaska. The scope covers site excavation, concrete foundations, pipe supports, fencing, installation of a 10,000‑gallon fuel tank, heat‑recovery piping, underground electrical work, and integration with the existing school mechanical building. Addendum 2 (July 16 2016) introduced owner‑supplied premixed coolant and heat‑transfer fluid, revised startup procedures, and updated material manifests. The contract was competitively bid, with Ridge Contracting offering the lowest total price (~$1.15 M). • Comprehensive site construction: excavation, concrete pads, pipe supports, fencing, and utility installations. • Power system components: 10,000‑gal intermediate fuel tank, fuel piping (above & below grade), heat‑recovery loop, transformer, and modifications to the school mechanical building. • Owner‑supplied fluids: premixed coolant and heat‑transfer fluid with detailed startup, pressure‑testing, and venting procedures added via Addendum 2.