Project No. 25273010/N/A
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
STATEWIDE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION SOUTHCOAST REGION
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Avalanche Forecasting and Hazard Reduction Services- Term Agreement
RFP Number 25273010
The Department intends to enter into a negotiated agreement for professional services for avalanche forecasting, monitoring, and hazard reduction that directly support DOT&PF decision-making and daily operations on the Klondike Highway in Skagway, Alaska. The avalanche specialist will be responsible for the continuous assessment of avalanche conditions through systematic weather observations, snowpack analysis, avalanche activity documentation, and the production of daily hazard forecasts using DOT&PF’s approved hazard scale.
A complete description of services is contained in the RFP Package. Estimated period for performance of the Agreement is from November 15, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Cost of these professional services is expected to be in the range of $250,000-$500,000.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) Package will be available October 08, 2026 and may be obtained in person from the DOT&PF plans room at 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801-7999. Persons residing outside the City & Borough of Juneau may obtain an RFP Package through the mail by telephoning (907) 465-4420. Walk-in and telephone service is available during the hours of 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Proposals must conform to the RFP and be submitted with specified forms. Submittals must be received no later than October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM prevailing time. Please be advised that none of the courier services (Fed-EX, UPS, etc.) provide overnight service to or from Juneau. Please allow at least 2 to 3 business days for receipt of expedited packages. Proposals may be submitted by email to: srdotpfcontracts@alaska.gov
Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the TTD number: (800) 770-8973, no later than one week prior to the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements.
Download Documents: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/rfpmgr/lg.cfm
If you download a Request for Proposal (over $100,000) from this page, you must register with the respective regional plans room to be placed on the planholders list for that project and to receive subsequent addenda. Every effort will be made by the Department to ensure that Contractors receive all addenda when issued. Addenda may be issued by any reasonable method such as mail, telefacsimile, express delivery service, and electronic posting to this website. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that he has received all addenda affecting the RFP. No protest will be allowed based on the offeror’s allegation that he did not receive all the addenda for a RFP.
To Register:
Provide your company name and contact person, address, phone number and fax number to the respective regional plans room:
Southcoast Region Phone (907) 465-1023; Fax (907) 465-4238
E-Mail: jessica.piukala@alaska.gov