AVTEC Power Plant Training Facility Upgrade

This contract involves a small‑procurement, lump‑sum construction upgrade of the AVTEC diesel‑electric training plant in Seward, Alaska. The scope includes installation of a new generator, associated electrical wiring, switchgear, fuel and coolant systems, a steel shelter, and related piping and control equipment. Most demolition, equipment fabrication, and certain installation tasks were removed from the contractor’s responsibilities via Addendum 1, leaving only the remaining electrical‑mechanical installation work. The project is state‑funded, subject to prevailing‑wage reporting, and includes Alaska‑bidder and veteran preferences. Key contractual dates are a bid deadline of June 30 2015, earliest start July 6 2015, and required substantial completion by August 28 2015. • Scope: install generator, wiring, switchgear, fuel/coolant/piping, steel shelter; demolition and many installations excluded by addendum. • Budget range: $50,001 – $80,000 (estimated); quotes above $200,000 non‑responsive. • Requirements: journeyman electrician, journeyman welder/pipe‑fitter, prevailing‑wage certified payroll, insurance, and housing provided by owner.