Tuluksak Power Plant 2024 Generator #2 Replacement

This contract involves the replacement of Generator #2 at the Tuluksak Power Plant in rural Alaska. The scope includes demolition of the existing diesel genset, installation of a new owner‑furnished John Deere 6090AFM85 Tier 3 diesel engine with Newage/Stamford generator, extensive mechanical and electrical modifications (new glycol piping, exhaust, grounding, switchgear revisions, CTs, breakers, and a Woodward load‑station module), commissioning, training, and final close‑out. The project is funded by a State of Alaska appropriation with Federal aid, and the solicitation was a competitive, full‑open bid with a 5 % bid bond and required performance and payment bonds. The contract was awarded to Sturgeon Electric Company, with an estimated value between $150k‑$200k, and work is to be completed by early December 2024. • Owner‑furnished engine‑generator (John Deere 6090AFM85, 298 hp/210 kW) delivered Sep 10 2024. • Mechanical and electrical system upgrades (new glycol piping, exhaust, grounding, 400 A breaker, 400:5 CTs, Woodward LSM 9907‑252). • Mandatory pre‑bid teleconference (Aug 8 2024) and bid opening (Aug 20 2024); substantial completion by Nov 20 2024, final completion Dec 10 2024.