Request For Information (RFI) 2526H164 Barge Support for Susitna River Geotechnical Drilling
Title:  

Request For Information (RFI) 2526H164 Barge Support for Susitna River Geotechnical Drilling

Agency:  

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF)

State:  

Alaska

NAICS Code:  

483000

Industry:  

Transportation and Public Transit

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Information

Solicitation ID:  

2526H164

Open Date:  

3/24/2026

Close Date:  

4/6/2026

Project Duration:  

30 days

Last Updated:  

Description:
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is seeking vendors capable of providing specialized marine support services for geotechnical drilling operations on the Susitna River or similar shallow draft waterways with variable currents and ice conditions. The required services include providing a tugboat with crew and a modular barge system equipped with a spud system to support drilling activities near the Deshka River area. The project will require a minimum engagement period of 30 days, with the potential for additional days depending on operational needs. • The vendor must provide a tugboat with a qualified crew capable of operating in Susitna River conditions. • The vendor must provide a modular 56’ x 30’ Flexifloat barge assembly consisting of eight units, or State approved equivalent. • The vendor must provide a two-part spud system with a moon pool or State approved equivalent capable of supporting geotechnical drilling activities. • The vendor must provide onsite crane and crew at Deshka Landing to support assembly, positioning, and operations of the barge system. • The vendor must provide daily operational support including vessel operation, positioning of barge system, and crew services.
Attached Files:

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Contact Information:

Chris Hunt(Procurement Specialist 5)

chris.hunt@alaska.gov

(907) 465-8448

Budget Estimate (AI):

$150,000 – $700,000

The budget for this opportunity is difficult to estimate as the document does not provide a clear indication of the payment amount. However, considering the scope of work, which includes providing a tugboat, modular barge system, and spud system, as well as crew and operational support, the total cost could be substantial. The cost of renting a tugboat and barge system for 30 days could range from $100,000 to $500,000, depending on the size and type of equipment. Additionally, the cost of crew and operational support, including fuel and maintenance, could add another $50,000 to $200,000 to the total cost. Therefore, a rough estimate for the budget could be between $150,000 and $700,000.

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