FFY 20 DERA Platinum and Ruby

This contract funds the replacement of aging diesel engine‑generator sets in the remote Alaskan villages of Platinum and Ruby with new Tier 3 marine diesel engines, providing a full plant upgrade that includes mechanical, electrical, fuel‑oil, hydronic, and control‑system modifications. The work is a single‑source, construction‑type solicitation with a bid schedule that requires a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds for 100 % of the contract amount, and adherence to EPA Tier 3 emissions standards. The project timeline schedules substantial completion by November 1 2023 (Platinum) and December 1 2023 (Ruby), with final completion by mid‑December 2023, and includes liquidated‑damage provisions for late completion. Key elements include engine pickup from an AEA warehouse, on‑site commissioning, removal and disposal of old equipment, and delivery of as‑built documentation and warranties. • Replace 1 diesel genset in Platinum and 2 in Ruby with Tier 3 marine diesel engines. • Perform full mechanical and electrical system upgrades, cooling‑system integration, and functional testing. • Contractor must provide performance/payment bonds, 5 % bid security, and comply with federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and labor regulations.