Bering Strait School District - Water Storage Tanks Mechanical Upgrades - Wales, AK - 2026
Bering Strait School DistrictSchool · Unalakleet, AK- Due
- Aug 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
- Primary contact
- Matthew Wirth
- (907) 624-4225
The 30-second brief
The Bering Strait School District requests proposals for mechanical upgrades to water storage tanks and transmission lines at Wales School in Wales, Alaska. The scope includes furnishing design, material, and labor to add a heat system for domestic water and fire suppression storage tanks, install a backup closed-loop glycol heat trace system (50/50 glycol mix), and replace existing Arctic pipe from the school mechanical room to each Water Storage Tank (WST). Additional requirements involve mechanical room reconfiguration, NSF-certified components, engineered drawings, BOM, O&M data sheets, and testing procedures under Uniform Plumbing Code standards. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM on August 24, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to Matthew Wirth and Chris Masters. Contractors must possess an Alaska Business License, provide a lump sum bid, and supply performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. Final project completion is required by September 18, 2026.
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Summary
The Bering Strait School District requests proposals for mechanical upgrades to water storage tanks and transmission lines at Wales School in Wales, Alaska.
The scope includes furnishing design, material, and labor to add a heat system for domestic water and fire suppression storage tanks, install a backup closed-loop glycol heat trace system (50/50 glycol mix), and replace existing Arctic pipe from the school mechanical room to each Water Storage Tank (WST). Additional requirements involve mechanical room reconfiguration, NSF-certified components, engineered drawings, BOM, O&M data sheets, and testing procedures under Uniform Plumbing Code standards. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM on August 24, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to Matthew Wirth and Chris Masters. Contractors must possess an Alaska Business License, provide a lump sum bid, and supply performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. Final project completion is required by September 18, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Selection committee review
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Alaska Business License
- Performance and payment bond
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected] & [email protected]
- Scope location
- Wales, AK
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Bering Strait School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 24, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] & [email protected]. For questions, contact Matthew Wirth.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Bering Strait School District in AK, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Matthew Wirth at (907) 624-4225. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Selection committee review" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bering Strait School District?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Alaska Business License, performance and payment bond, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Bering Strait School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wales, AK. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.