Napaskiak RPSU Project On Site Construction

The Alaska Energy Authority awarded a lump‑sum, on‑site construction contract for the Napaskiak Rural Power Service Unit (RPSU) project. The scope encompasses receipt, disassembly, transport, and re‑assembly of a modular power‑plant unit, installation of a heat‑recovery system, upgrade of existing overhead electrical distribution, and associated civil works such as foundations, concrete pads, and site preparation. Four optional additive alternates (heat‑recovery, gravel‑cap driveway, and two phases of electrical distribution upgrades) may be elected. The contract requires extensive insurance, performance and payment bonds, and adherence to Alaska and federal safety, environmental, and DBE participation policies. Key dates include a bid opening on Dec 12 2023 (extended to Dec 19 2023), material availability on May 1 2024, and final completion of the full scope by July 1 2025. • Base‑bid work: modular plant installation, heat‑recovery system, electrical upgrades, demolition, testing & commissioning. • Additive Alternates: optional heat‑recovery system, gravel‑cap driveway, and two phases of additional distribution work. • Mandatory bonding/insurance: 100 % performance & payment bonds, specific liability limits, workers’ compensation, and DBE compliance.