Haines Borough - Port Chilkoot Cruise Ship Facility Lease, Management, Operation, and Maintenance RFQP 2026
Borough of HainesCity · Haines, AK- Due
- Sep 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
The 30-second brief
Haines Borough is soliciting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals for the lease, management, operation, maintenance, cruise-industry marketing, and future improvement of the Port Chilkoot Cruise Ship Facility and associated infrastructure located in Haines, Alaska. The Borough seeks to evaluate potential partnerships or alternative operating arrangements to provide operational, financial, infrastructure, cruise-development, and public benefits while retaining facility ownership. Responses are due by September 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with written questions due by September 4, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Submissions should be directed to the Borough Clerk's Office via email or physical mail. Evaluation will utilize a best-value approach considering qualifications, operating approach, financial capacity, and proposed business structure.
Relevant qualifications and experience, Financial and organizational capacity, Operating and management approach, Credibility of vessel-call and passenger projections, Cruise-development capability, Proposed business and financial structure, Capital investment and asset stewardship, Risk allocation, Environmental stewardship, Community compatibility and local benefit, Overall feasibility and public value
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Summary
Haines Borough is soliciting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals for the lease, management, operation, maintenance, cruise-industry marketing, and future improvement of the Port Chilkoot Cruise Ship Facility and associated infrastructure located in Haines, Alaska.
The Borough seeks to evaluate potential partnerships or alternative operating arrangements to provide operational, financial, infrastructure, cruise-development, and public benefits while retaining facility ownership. Responses are due by September 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with written questions due by September 4, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Submissions should be directed to the Borough Clerk's Office via email or physical mail. Evaluation will utilize a best-value approach considering qualifications, operating approach, financial capacity, and proposed business structure.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
11- Relevant qualifications and experience
- Financial and organizational capacity
- Operating and management approach
- Credibility of vessel-call and passenger projections
- Cruise-development capability
- Proposed business and financial structure
- Capital investment and asset stewardship
- Risk allocation
- Environmental stewardship
- Community compatibility and local benefit
- Overall feasibility and public value
- Submit to
- [email protected], P.O. Box 1209 Haines, AK 99827
- Scope location
- Haines, AK
- Reported agency
- Haines Borough
Questions about this RFSOQ
How do I respond to this RFSOQ from Borough of Haines?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 14, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected], P.O. Box 1209 Haines, AK 99827.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFSOQ?
Most government agencies, including Borough of Haines 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 RFSOQ 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.
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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: "Relevant qualifications and experience, Financial and organizational capacity, Operating and management approach, Credibility of vessel-call and passenger projections, Cruise-development capability, P..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Borough of Haines?
All active and historical solicitations from Borough of Haines are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Borough of Haines regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFSOQ?
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. Review the full document from Borough of Haines for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Haines, AK. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.