Kongiganak Rural Power System Upgrade Project

The Kongiganak Rural Power System Upgrade is a lump‑sum construction contract to replace and upgrade the entire overhead electric distribution network in the remote village of Kongiganak, Alaska. The work includes demolition of the existing system, installation of new H‑pile foundations, poles, primary and secondary conductors, transformers, switchgear, LED street‑ and flood‑lighting, underground conduit where required, and all associated testing, commissioning, and close‑out documentation. The contract is funded by a State of Alaska grant and is subject to Alaska statutes governing procurement, protests, and claims. Key contractual milestones require a pre‑bid conference (Feb 17 2016), bid opening (Feb 25 2016), substantial completion by Sept 30 2017, and final completion by Dec 1 2017. The award was made to Alaska Line Builders LLC. • Scope: complete design‑build replacement of rural distribution system (poles, conductors, transformers, lighting, conduit). • Schedule: award March 2016, substantial completion Sep 2017, final completion Dec 2017. • Funding: State of Alaska grant (estimated contract value $800 K‑$1.5 M).