RFP 2023-1000-0108 ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR LARGE MINE AND DAM SAFETY PROJECTS
Addendum 2: This addendum is being issued to answer questions from vendors.
Addendum 1: This addendum is being issued to remove information regarding cost proposals for this RFP and clarify the maximum number of contracts to be awarded from this solicitation.
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, is soliciting proposals for professional services to assist DNR in conducting technical reviews of applications related to mining projects and dams. DNR intends to award contract(s) for mining and dam safety related engineering INCLUDING: water and tailings dams; alternative tailings disposal; pit, waste rock dump, dry-stack tailings facilities and dam slope stability; dam seepage; seismology; hydrology and hydraulics; surface and groundwater modeling; hydrogeology and geochemistry; water management and water balances; mine closure and reclamation; mine closure and reclamation cost estimates; and, other related engineering specialties that may arise. Mining includes metal and non-metal mines including coal.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: In order for offers to be considered responsive offerors must meet these minimum prior experience requirements:
•The lead engineer in responsible charge of the work shall be registered in Alaska as a professional engineer.
•The proposed project team shall include an engineer with a minimum of 20 years of experience specifically related to mines and/or dams.
•The proposed project team must include an engineer qualified in accordance with 11 AAC 93.193(a).
Supporting evidence must be included with the offeror's proposal to show proof of the minimum experience requirements noted above including three (3) technical references (contact names and telephone numbers) to validate the offeror's performance history.
An offeror's failure to meet and demonstrate these minimum prior experience requirements in their proposal will cause their proposal to be considered non-responsive and rejected.
CONTACT: All RFP documents and/or questions must be directed to David N. Baker, Procurement Specialist via email at david.baker@alaska.gov.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. prevailing Alaska Time on January 11, 2023.
ADA: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bidders who need auxiliary aids or services to participate in this procurement must contact the Procurement Officer no later than 10 days before bids are due.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you received this solicitation from the State's Online Public Notices website, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed to receive subsequent amendments. Registration must be in writing and may be made via email to david.baker@alaska.gov. Failure to register with the Procurement Specialist listed may result in the rejection of your bid.