The Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is soliciting proposals for a study to clarify the current state of building code adoption and enforcement in Alaska, to analyze successful approaches of other seismically active states, and to provide clear recommendations for improvement in Alaska. Refer to the IRFP document attached to this posting for more information.
Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: Current deadline for receipt of proposals in response to the subject IRFP is no later than 2:00 p.m. Alaska time on April 03, 2025. Information on submitting quotes can be found in the attached IRFP. Late offers will be rejected.
Important Notice: If you received this solicitation from the State of Alaska's "Vendor Self-Service" or Online Public Notice web site, you must register with the procurement officer to receive subsequent amendments. Failure to contact the procurement officer may result in the rejection of your offer.
ADA: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a bid should contact the DMVA Procurement Section via; email to MvaDasProcurement@alaska.gov; telephone at 1 (907) 428 7246; or TTY/TDD at 711 (Alaska Relay) not later than five (5) calendar days prior to the ITB closing date to make necessary arrangements.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding this IRFP, please submit them in writing to the DMVA/DAS Procurement Office via email at MvaDasProcurement@alaska.gov .
Contact Information.
Sarah WallaceDMVA/DAS Procurement Section
Telephone: (907) 428-7246
Email: MvaDasProcurement@alaska.gov
Background
The Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is soliciting proposals for a study to clarify the current state of building code adoption and enforcement in Alaska.
This initiative follows the significant geotechnical damage caused by the 2018 Anchorage Earthquake, which highlighted deficiencies in building code practices. The Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission aims to analyze successful approaches from other seismically active states and provide recommendations for improving seismic safety in Alaska.
Work Details
The contractor will conduct a comprehensive study focusing on:
1) Assessing the current state of building code adoption and enforcement in Alaska;
2) Comparing Alaska's practices with those of other seismically active states like Washington and Idaho;
3) Developing specific recommendations for improving building code adoption and enforcement, including proposed changes to state statutes;
4) Addressing barriers to code adoption.
Deliverables include a detailed report on deficiencies, a comparative analysis, specific recommendations, a general discussion on non-structural requirements, and presentation at a commission meeting.
Period of Performance
The contract will commence approximately on April 28, 2025, and will last for about 8 months until completion around February 28, 2026.
Key milestones include submission of the first draft by October 15, 2025, with final report submission due by December 15, 2025.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the contractor’s place of business. The contractor must provide its own workspace.
