This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Juneau, Alaska. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Water, is soliciting proposals for water quality monitoring in Alaska's high-traffic harbors and shipping lanes to support permitting processes and ensure compliance with Alaska Water Quality Standards. Since 2015, monitoring efforts have been ongoing, with significant expansion in 2020. The goal of this contract is two-fold: Evaluate the impact of Large Commercial Passenger Vessels (LCPVs) on marine waters in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska by reviewing and analyzing existing data within three nautical miles of the coast, identifying trends, and providing data-driven insights. (See Attachment 8. Map) Develop recommendations for future monitoring priorities, including sampling design, methodologies, and innovative strategies, while participating in team meetings, incorporating DEC feedback, and producing a final report with GIS maps and data products through an iterative process. The length of the contract: From the date of award, approximately the week of April 7, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Department of ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (DEC), Division of WATER, estimates a budget of between $200K and $250K for completion of this project. Proposals priced at more than $250K will be considered non-responsive. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.