Site work for a water / sewer project in Whittier, Alaska. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

"The available funds for this Project are $9.0 million." The City of Whittier (the "City") is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the design and construction of the Whittier Harbor floats A/G/H Rebuild (the "Project") described below and within the contract. The baseline Project consists of five principal elements: A) The design, replacement, and modernization of three harbor float systems, B) The replacement of all legacy wood pilings with steel pilings, C) The design and installation of the Utility Services on the new float systems and related upland improvements, D) A heated storage/maintenance shop/shed integrated into the harbor float system for storage of firefighting apparatus and sewage pump-out cart, and E) Disposal and removal of current and prior legacy float system components, piling, and debris from Whittier (collectively the "Work"). This RFP allows flexibility in design and construction; it does not specifically describe every detail of work required. It is each Proposer's responsibility to review all pertinent Project information and requirements. The selected Design-Builder must perform its contractual obligations to provide a facility that is consistent with good engineering, construction, and environmental practices that meet or exceed the Project Goals, Project Requirements, standards, guidelines, and procedures identified in the RFP. At a minimum, the following Work shall be included in the Baseline Lump Sum price. The Project consists of four principal elements: A. Design, replacement, and modernization of the Harbor float systems A/G/H, including demolition and removal of the existing facilities, with the disposal of these materials to be carried out at a location outside of Whittier. B. Removal and disposal of legacy wood piles, to be carried out at a location outside of Whittier, and replacement with appropriate steel piles. C. Design and installation of the Utility Service upgrades, including power, lighting, water, and fire suppression to all applicable areas in the float system and related upland improvements. D. Float located dock shed with power, lighting, and water utilities to locate a sewage pump-out cart and a fire suppression cart. E. In addition to the principal physical elements, the Design-Builder will be responsible for the following: 1. All management, services, labor, material, and equipment necessary to permit, design, and build the Project in accordance with the Project Requirements and the Contract. 2. Apply for and obtain an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) potable water system Engineering Plan Review and Construction Authorization. 3. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws for regulatory coordination and obtain necessary permits to construct the facilities. 4. Develop and execute comprehensive quality management plan including all testing, inspection, and documentation necessary to control and independently assure performance of the Work is in strict compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and Design requirements. Proposer questions regarding the meaning, intent, or a perceived ambiguity, error, omission, discrepancy, or deficiency contained in the RFP documents shall be submitted no later than Thursday, February 15, 2024, by email to the City Clerk. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered. Only questions answered by formal, written addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. All questions must specifically reference the sections and page numbers of the RFP document unless the question is general in nature. Received questions, written responses, and any addenda will be posted on the City's website. All questions shall be transmitted to: Shelby Carlson, City Clerk Subject: Harbor Phase III RFP cityclerk@whittieralaska.gov 907-472-2327 ext. 204 Substantial completion and all utilities functional by June 1, 2025. Final Completion July 1, 2025. Pre Bid Meeting Description: A confirmation email will be sent with Microsoft Teams meeting invitations as needed. If a confirmation email is not received, call 907-472-2327, ext. 204, to reach the City Clerk.