Biomass Fueled Greenhouse Handbook

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) sought a qualified consultant to produce a comprehensive, e‑book‑style handbook guiding Alaskan school communities on planning, constructing, and operating biomass‑heated greenhouses. The contract was awarded to Cold Climate Housing Research Center, Inc., with deliverables including a printed handbook (four copies) and an electronic version for website hosting. The project required close coordination with AEA’s steering committee, milestone drafts (first draft ~30 Sept 2016, 95 % completion Feb 2017), and final printed delivery by 31 Mar 2017. • Primary deliverable: a practical biomass‑fueled greenhouse handbook (e‑book format plus four printed copies). • Schedule: proposal deadline 25 May 2016; first draft ≈ 30 Sep 2016; final printed handbook due 31 Mar 2017. • Contractor qualifications: minimum three years of handbook/technical manual experience; must hold a valid Alaska insurance/business license. • Contract type: time‑and‑materials, price‑significant (40 % weighting). • Funding: a mix of U.S. Forest Service grant and State of Alaska appropriation.