Request For Proposals For Final Designs And Permitting For The Salt Lagoon And Community Pond Flood Mitigation

May 1, 2026 

Summary: The City issues this request for proposals (RFP) for a qualified firm to provide under a fixed price budget planning, 100% design drawings for three road hazard mitigation protection strategies, and 100% design for side slope stabilization and wave protection. The qualified firm will also perform an environmental review, NEPA, Section 106, Section 7, and all necessary permitting. The firm will address increasing coastal flooding, storm surge risks, and erosion through the development of new roadway designs integrating solutions to protect critical utility infrastructure and homes while enhancing wetland habitats critical for migrating birds. The City has received funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the final planning and design, environmental review, and permitting for flood mitigation infrastructure near the Salt Lagoon and Community Pond.

Bids will not be accepted without registration. To be considered, proposals must be received via email at pazavadil@stpaulak.com no later than 3:00 pm Alaska Daylight Saving Time on June 30, 2026 with the following in the Subject line: “Proposal for RFP 26-05”. Any proposal received after the closing date and time will be considered disqualified. Firms will be timely notified confirming receipt of their submitted proposal by electronic mail. Proposals received by mail, telephone, or facsimile (fax) will not be considered.

If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Jodi Plante
at (907) 321-7663 or jodi@akml.org