Diesel Engine Genset Review & Cost Estimates

This contract is an informal request for proposals (IRFP 18070) issued by the Alaska Energy Authority to develop cost estimates for reviewing up to ten diesel‑engine generator sets under the State DERA program. HMS, Inc. was the selected vendor to provide the estimating services, which include engineering design, construction administration, mobilization, engine repower, piping, electrical, switchgear, overhead, commissioning, and contingency. The work must be completed by the end of September 2018 and is funded with a not‑to‑exceed budget of $7,500. • Scope covers full cost‑estimate preparation for diesel engine repower across multiple rural Alaskan communities. • Evaluation is based on the lowest aggregate hourly labor rate, emphasizing labor‑hour pricing. • The solicitation required a minimum of five years’ experience and at least three comparable rural Alaska power‑system estimates.