Rural Power Systems Inventory & Assessment

The Alaska Energy Authority contracted a professional services firm to conduct a comprehensive inventory and condition assessment of rural power system assets across up to 183 remote Alaskan communities. The work involves on‑site visits, data collection, photography (including optional 360‑degree imaging), and delivery of digital and hard‑copy inventories to support the Authority’s prioritization of system upgrades. The contract is a fixed‑fee, single‑award agreement with a performance period of roughly seven months, and the budget is capped at $1 million, with an estimated base scope costing $400‑$500 k. • Scope: site visits, asset data capture, condition grading, pilot‑site validation, final digital/physical deliverables, optional 360‑degree imaging. • Schedule: proposals due 31 Oct 2019, contract start 25 Nov 2019, final data due 30 Jun 2020 (accelerated option to 31 Jan 2020). • Evaluation: cost (40 %), technical approach, experience, and Alaska‑offeror preferences; award to CRW.