This procurement seeks a multi‑year contract to provide economist and ancillary services for AIDEA’s loan, project‑financing, development, and investment activities across Alaska. The work includes economic due‑diligence, feasibility analyses, revenue‑projection modeling, peer‑review, research, presentations to the AIDEA board, and ad‑hoc economic consulting. The contract is a non‑guaranteed term agreement with an initial two‑year period and up to three one‑year renewal options; the award is a single‑source to Cardno Inc. The solicitation requires an Alaska business license, a minimum of five years’ relevant experience, and hourly‑rate cost proposals. Payments are made net‑30 after receipt of an authorized Notice to Proceed and invoice.
**Key points**
• Scope: Economic analysis, feasibility studies, cash‑flow modeling, research, and board presentations.
• Contract type: 2‑year non‑guaranteed term with three optional 1‑year renewals (IDIQ style).
• Budget: Estimated annual spend $75‑$100 k; total ceiling not to exceed $500 k.
• Awarded to: Cardno Inc (no vendor contact details disclosed).