Economist to Assist in the Review of the Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Applications

This contract calls for professional economic analysis of applications submitted to the Alaska Renewable Energy Fund (Round 16). The awardee will evaluate financial viability, produce annotated workbooks, and generate summary reports for each renewable‑energy project, while also supporting legislative‑phase inquiries. The work is performed on a fixed‑hourly‑rate basis, with an overall budget ceiling of $125,000 and a contract period from early October 2023 through the end of the 2024 legislative session. The solicitation emphasized prior experience (minimum three years as an economist, three energy‑project evaluations, and teamwork with engineers) and included Alaska‑bidder and veteran preferences. • Scope: Economic and financial analysis of renewable‑energy grant applications, peer review, and legislative support. • Budget: $125,000 ceiling; hourly‑rate pricing; Alaska‑bidder and veteran price reductions applicable. • Timeline: Award on 2 Oct 2023; work through 30 Jun 2024, with most activity expected Oct–Dec 2023.