Project Information

Bid Title

Village Home Build and Workforce Development RFP

Issuing Agency

Rural Alaska Community Action Program

Location

Alaska

Published Date

Dec 2, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 19, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Dec 2, 2025

Village Home Build and Workforce Development RFP

The Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL CAP) is soliciting proposals from qualified residentially endorsed general contractors to provide services to build a home and train 3 local people in one of the following 4 villages next year: Scammon Bay, Toksook Bay, Stebbins and St Michaels. More details are found in the scope of work.

Submission Deadline: December19, 2025 4PM

Question Deadline: December 16, 2025 4PM

RFP Contact: Bob Marquez – bmarquez@ruralcap.org

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731 E. 8th Avenue

Anchorage, AK 99501

907.279.2511

www.ruralcap.org

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

RurAL CAP-RH-25-R-23

Village Home Building & Workforce Development

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Prepared By: Darrel Behymer, CPP

Date: 12/02/25

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 19 at 4PM

QUESTION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 16 at 4PM

BIDS ARE OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: Scammon Bay, Toksook Bay, Stebbins

and St Michaels, Alaska.

Questions may be emailed to:

RFP Contact Name: Bob Marquez

Telephone Number: 907-227-4848

Email Address: Bob Marquez bmarquez@ruralcap.org

Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) Rural Housing Planning Director, Bob

Marquez, is requesting proposals from qualified general contractors that are licensed and

Residentially Endorsed to do business in Alaska. Enclosed is pertinent information for use in

preparing your bid. This information will be used as a guide in preparing any subsequent contract.

Bids must be received via email to dbehymer@ruralcap.org by 4:00 PM on December 19. All bids

must include the reference on email subject, " Village Home Building and Workforce Development

RFP,” and addressed to: Darrel Behymer, CPP. Bids received after the deadline specified above

will not be accepted. All questions regarding this bid request must be emailed prior to December 16

at 4 pm (Alaska Standard Time). Responses to questions will be sent to all parties who have

received bid packages, proposals and who have registered their email address. To register your

email, email Darrel Behymer, CPP.

One (1) copy of your proposal is required for submission to RurAL CAP.

RurAL CAP reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities in procedures.

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INDEX

SECTIONS

1. General Information

2. Rules Governing Competition

3. Scope of Work

4. Proposal and Submission Requirements

5.

Evaluation and Selection Process

Appendix A: Schedule A Insurance and Indemnification

Attachment 1: Bid Sheet

Attachment 2: House Plans

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

The Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL CAP) is soliciting proposals from qualified

residentially endorsed general contractors to provide services to build a home and train 3 local people in

one of the following 4 villages next year: Scammon Bay, Toksook Bay, Stebbins and St Michaels. More

details are found in the scope of work.

The following proposal request will outline the project goals and detail the format you should submit your

proposal. Please read the timeline carefully. In order for your proposal to be considered, your proposal

must be submitted by our deadline at 4PM.

Preparation Costs & Fees

RurAL CAP shall not be responsible for bid preparation costs, nor for costs including attorney’s fees

associated with any (administrative, judicial, or otherwise) challenge to the determination of the highest

ranked bidder and/or award of a contract and/or rejection of bids. By submitting a bid each bidder agrees

to be bound in this respect and waives all claims to such costs and fees.

SECTION 2: RULES GOVERNING COMPETITION

2.1 Examination of Bids

Bidders are encouraged to thoroughly review the complete RFP package prior to preparing and

submitting a response.

2.2 Confidentiality Information

The content of all bids will be kept confidential. A letter will be released to each vendor who

submitted their bid if it has been accepted or not after the review committee has completed.

2.3 Proposal Format

Bids are expected to be brief and specifically address the criteria listed under the scope of work.

2.4 Signature Requirements All bids must be signed.

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2.5 Bid Submission

Bids shall be emailed to dbehymer@ruralcap.org

2.6 News Releases

News releases pertaining to any award that may result from the RFP shall not be made without

prior written approval of the RurAL CAP CEO.

2.7 Disposition of Bids

All materials submitted in response to this RFP shall become the property of RurAL CAP. The

original shall be retained for the official file and will become public record after the award of the

Contract or Contracts.

2.8 Modifications/Withdrawal of Proposals

A respondent may withdraw a bid at any time prior to the final submission date by sending written

notification of its withdrawal and signed by an agent authorized to represent the respondent. The

respondent may then submit a new or modified bid before the final submission date. Modifications

offered on any other matter, oral or written, will not be considered. A final bid cannot be changed

or withdrawn after the time designated for receipt except for modifications requested by RurAL

CAP after the date of receipt.

2.9 Oral Change/ Interpretation

No oral change or interpretation of any provision contained in this RFP is valid.

2.10 Late Submissions

Bids received after the RFP deadline will not be considered.

2.11 Rejection of Proposals

RurAL CAP reserves the right to reject any or all bids if determined to be in the best interest of

RurAL CAP.

2.12 Equal Employment Opportunity Reporting Requirements

The successful bidder may be required to execute and return EEO reporting forms if required.

2.13 License and Insurance Requirements

The successful bidder is required to provide, with the bid, a current Business License (or permit),

Proof of Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance and other required federal, state, or

local licenses. Please review attached Schedule A, this covers RurAL CAP’s insurance

requirements to consider while submitting your bid.

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SECTION 3.0: SCOPE OF WORK

Work Details

RurAL CAP is seeking offers from multiple general contractors to provide services to build a home

and open to train 3 local people in one of the following 4 villages next year: Scammon Bay, Toksook

Bay, Stebbins and St Michaels.

Please provide the cost to build 1 24’ x 40’ 3-bedroom home in 1 of the villages mentioned above.

• The contractor needs to incorporate a workforce development opportunity for 3 local people

to teach/couch/mentor & train for future residential construction projects.

• The cost of employing the 3 local people should be part of the bid.

Est Dates of services: 6/15/26 – 10/01/2026

RurAL CAP: Will provide the following.

1. Lodging with Latrine / Shower access

2. Meals & Water (A-M-A)? excluding any special dietary restriction.

3. Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

a. Skid Steer, Forklift, Telehandler / Zoom Boom, etc required to meet the requirements

of the project, e.g. anything that exceeds 150 lbs (2-man lift) or overhead.

b. Stationary bulky equipment including but not limited to air compressors, mounted

cutting devices such as table saws, chop saws / miter saws, etc.

c. Ladders & Scaffolding if required.

4. Access to power (110v AC), shore power or generator

5. Permits, Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) or other official documents including any

required permissions from Governmental of Non-Governmental entities to proceed with

construction.

6. All required building materials to complete construction in a timely manner

7. Timely inspections and responses to Requests for Information to facilitate continuous work.

8. Ten (8) Mobilizations / De-Mobilizations: One (1) person round trip with excess baggage

NTE 100lbs from Anchorage to project site including ground transportation from airstrip to

project site.

9. Site visit to include travel and accommodations to project site for two people, typically

Project Manager and Site Lead

Contractor Provides:

1. All labor, skilled trades, supervision and management to construct and finish the building

per approved design to the governing national, state, or local building codes/

requirements.

2. Assume this is a federal program for wages, bonding, and reporting.

3. Daily / Weekly / or as desired periodic reports on project status

4. Hand tools, battery powered tools, corded power tools, operated by one person, and

typical of an individual tradesman e.g. from circular saws, screw guns / impacts down to

hand powered tools.

5. Transportation in and around the project site as required typically a UTV with trailer.

6. Project Safety Plan, hazard analysis.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541612Human Resources Consulting Services
• NAICS 611430Professional and Management Development Training

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