Ambler Access Project Drilling Field Work

Project ID: AIDEA26-048 State|LocalOpportunities

Overview

Agency	Commerce, Community, and Economic Development [AK]
Deadline	03/11/26
Posted	02/18/26
Estimated Value	$500,000 - $2,000,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Not Provided
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Alaska

Description

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Summary

The Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority (AIDEA) is soliciting proposals to conduct drilling field work at specific remote sites while providing soil samples and coring data to assist the Authority on the Ambler Access Project in the State of Alaska. The purpose of this work is to obtain essential field and coring data for permafrost, roadway, embankment, drainage, and bridge foundation design for the proposed Ambler Access Project. Activities under this scope are investigative in nature and do not include construction of permanent improvements. Proposals are due March 11, 2026 1:00 p.m. prevailing Alaska time. A complete description of services is contained in the RFP Package. The Request for Proposals (RFP) Package with individual attachments is available from the AIDEA FTP website at: http://www.aideaaeaprocurement.org/ If you need assistance obtaining these documents or wish to submit official questions, contact:

AIDEA Procurement

Email: procurement@aidea.org

Phone 907-771-3014

If you are interested in submitting a proposal, you must register on the online planholders list to receive subsequent addenda. Failure to register may adversely affect your proposal. It is the Offeror's responsibility to ensure that they have received all addenda affecting this RFP. To register, go to http://www.aideaaeaprocurement.org/ select the project name & number, and then input company name & contact person, address, phone number & fax number. 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: (907) 269-0473, no later than one week prior to the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority (AIDEA) is soliciting proposals for drilling field work at remote sites in Alaska to assist with the Ambler Access Project. This project aims to gather essential geotechnical data for the design of roadway, embankment, drainage, and bridge foundations. The work is investigative and does not involve permanent construction. Work Details The scope includes conducting a winter and summer drilling field program, which involves clearing helicopter landing zones, obtaining geotechnical and coring data, and delivering core samples to designated laboratories. Specific tasks include: - Winter Geotechnical Drilling: Helicopter-supported drilling at river crossings with nominal borehole depths of 100 feet. - Installation of thermistor wells for permafrost investigation. - Logging boreholes with detailed records including stratigraphy and groundwater observations. - Conducting snow and ice surveys at drill sites. - Phase 2 involves additional helicopter landing zone clearing for summer operations. - Phases 3 to 5 cover drilling at small/medium river crossings, material sites, and cut-slope sites respectively, each with specific borehole requirements and pricing structures. - Phase 6 includes laboratory analysis of collected samples if authorized. Period of Performance The contract will commence upon authorization by AIDEA, with specific phases being authorized individually based on funding availability and other conditions. Place of Performance Work will occur on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), State of Alaska, National Park Service (NPS), Northwest Arctic Borough (NAB), and private landowners in Alaska. Bidder Requirements Offerors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in Arctic or permafrost geotechnical drilling, familiarity with regulatory compliance in Alaska, and the ability to produce technical reports. Key personnel must have relevant experience managing remote field operations.

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