Operation & Maintenance at Risk Services for Waste to Energy Facility

Background

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), through its Solid Waste Services (SWS) Department, is seeking proposals for Operations and Maintenance at Risk (OMAR) advisory services to support the planning and design of a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility. This facility aims to combust municipal solid waste to generate electricity for the Alaska Railbelt grid, thereby enhancing landfill life and supporting sustainability goals. The WTE facility is expected to produce approximately 25 MW of electricity using 1000 tons per day of solid waste, while also utilizing biosolids as a fuel source. The project is managed by the MOA Program Management Office (PMO), which oversees planning, design, and permitting efforts.

Work Details

The selected OMAR firm will provide operational input and guidance during the design phase, focusing on long-term operational success, safety, maintainability, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Key services include: - Design-phase operability reviews - Operations-driven cost intelligence - Advising on operational logistics and maintenance planning - Supporting stakeholder engagement as part of an integrated project team - Developing the facility’s operations and maintenance approach. The OMAR will work closely with the Municipality, PMO, design consultant, and Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) consultant to ensure informed decision-making that promotes cost certainty and overall project success. The firm may also have opportunities to negotiate future contracts for ongoing operations and maintenance services.

Period of Performance

The contract period is not explicitly stated in the provided solicitation; however, proposals are due by July 15, 2026.

Place of Performance

The work will be performed in Anchorage, Alaska at the Anchorage Regional Landfill.

Bidder Requirements

Proposers must have a current Alaska Business License and are encouraged to engage in partnerships or subcontracting arrangements that enhance their capabilities. The Municipality requires engagement with a single firm or entity that has business operations in Alaska.