Project Information

Bid Title

RFQ - VHS Major Renovation

Issuing Agency

City of Valdez

Location

Alaska

Published Date

Feb 26, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFQ - VHS Major Renovation
Category:	Current Projects
Status:	Open

Description: Bid Posting Date: February 26, 2026 Project: VHS Major Renovation Contract Number: TBD Bids Due: Sealed bids will be accepted until 4pm local time on March 25, 2026 This project includes, but is not necessarily limited to: Required tasks include but are not limited to: 1. Engagement with City and School District employees/affiliates to develop programming documents. 2. Develop Education Spec. 3. Community outreach, including presentations to the School Board and committees. 4. Assist with construction project delivery strategy, bidding assistance, and construction administration services. 5. Additional tasks include conceptual documents relative to potential uses of existing space within the VHS school building – with ROM cost estimates. 6. Complete development of VHS Renovation construction documents, cost estimation, state and federal permit submittals (as required) 7. CA services through construction, including closeout. The selected consultant will work closely with the appointed Valdez School District representatives, the Capital Facilities Department, and the City’s insurance carrier. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Kasey Walker, Capital Facilities Director, at this email Kasey Walker Deadline for questions is  March 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM Alaska Time Sealed bids will be accepted until March 25, 2026 4pm local time. Submit (1) electronic copy of your Statement of Qualifications via the City’s One Drive application: Access to the electronic One Drive must be requested via email to For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. and cc: For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. no later than 4:30pm one business day prior to submission deadline. Failure to request access in advance may disqualify a firm’s proposal. Access can be requested well in advance of the deadline. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Kasey Walker, Capital Facilities Director, For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . City of Valdez Capital Facilities Department 300 Airport Road Suite 201 PO Box 307 Valdez, AK 99686 Ph: (907) 835-5478 Fax: (907) 835-5574 The bids will be publicly opened and read at that time. Bid documents may also be downloaded from the links below. Bidders are encouraged to download, fill out, and return the Request for Addendum / Plan Holders List form located at the link listed below to ensure receipt of any addendum issued for this project. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the total bid is required. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in a bid and to reject any and all bids without cause. Current minimum prevailing wage rates as published by the Alaska Department of Labor must be paid if required by law. Requirements of the Alaska Employment Preference (AS 36.10) must be met. The City of Valdez encourages disadvantaged, minority and women-owned firms to respond and is available to assist said firms in learning how to do business with the City. The City of Valdez “ Standard Specifications and Standard Details ” shall be used. Reference Documents Standard Specifications Standard Details Request for Addendum / Plan Holders List Current State of Alaska Minimum Prevailing Wage Rates Title 36 Public Contracts ; Confirm Title 36 is the most recent version published by State of Alaska Department of Labor Publication Date/Time: 2/26/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: Open Until Contracted Contact Person: Project Manager PH: (907) 835-5478 Fax: (907) 835-5574 Business Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Fax Number: 907-835-5574 Related Documents: VHS Remodel RFQ 2.26.26 VHS 1of2 VHS 2of2 Valdez HS Condition-Component Survey_7-27-22 for RFQ COV Plan Holders List template - new logo

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Request for Qualifications

Date: February 26, 2026

Project: Valdez High School Remodel

Project Number: 25-310-9517

Overview

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit statements of

qualifications from professional consultants to develop programming and project scope,

provide architectural and engineering services, as well as other services relating to the

renovation of the existing High School building located in Valdez, Alaska. The

Consultant shall conduct design and public meetings, provide information, reports, and

drawings necessary to develop and communicate the project program, education

specifications, concept designs and project costs. All work and deliverables shall be in

accordance with DEED policies and requirements.

The existing high school building is located at 319 Robe River Drive in Valdez, Alaska,

and was constructed in 1976. The approximately 91,000-square-foot facility includes 18

classroom spaces, one designated shop area, four restroom groupings, student gym

locker rooms, an indoor basketball gymnasium, an indoor rifle range, a community-

shared swimming pool, and a library. Additional key spaces include administrative

offices, a faculty room, a cafeteria, and a student lounge that overlooks the cafeteria.

Now approaching 50 years of age, the facility requires significant modernization to

address aging infrastructure, evolving educational requirements, and current standards

for safety, accessibility, and instructional quality. As-built drawings for the school will be

provided as PDF attachments to this document. It should be noted that some smaller-

scale renovation work has occurred to meet the immediate needs of staff and students

in recent years, these may be considered during the planning phases of this project and

may reflect a difference from the as-built drawings provided. In addition to the as-built

drawings, a Conditions Assessment of the school completed in 2022 will be included as

an attached PDF file.

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The intent of this project is to renovate and modernize the existing structure to improve

functionality and better support the school’s academic programs. The proposed remodel

will address outdated and disjointed spaces to create a more cohesive, efficient, and

flexible learning environment for both students and staff. Programming priorities include:

improving the overall learning atmosphere, strengthening connectivity and visibility

throughout the building, enhancing safety and security, and ensuring full compliance

with ADA and other applicable accessibility requirements. The renovation is expected to

support higher instructional standards in language arts, mathematics, and science,

while also enhancing Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, the arts, and

physical education programs.

Scope of Work & Tasks

Required tasks include but are not limited to:

1. Engagement with City and School District employees/affiliates to develop

programming documents.

2. Develop Education Spec.

3. Community outreach, including presentations to the School Board and

committees.

4. Assist with construction project delivery strategy, bidding assistance, and

construction administration services.

5. Additional tasks include conceptual documents relative to potential uses of

existing space within the VHS school building – with ROM cost estimates.

6. Complete development of VHS Renovation construction documents, cost

estimation, state and federal permit submittals (as required)

7. CA services through construction, including closeout.

The selected consultant will work closely with the appointed Valdez School District

representatives, the Capital Facilities Department, and the City’s insurance carrier.

Note that funding for this project is currently limited to programming and design. The

efforts of the selected design firm, as outlined above, will provide necessary information

for the pursuit of further project funding. To maintain continuity between separate

phases of this project, it is our intent for the selected design firm to remain onboard until

the end of construction unless otherwise specified.

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Deliverables

• Digital copies (in an agreed format) of all presentation and meeting materials;

may be posted on the City of Valdez webpage.

• Meeting summaries for all meetings and workshops -

including written records of all public comments.

• GIS layers/shapefiles of all completed mapping & survey work.

• Programming Documents.

• Disruption Plan and phasing documents.

• Digital copies (in an agreed upon format) of all progress and construction

documents, to include CAD and/or Revit model files as well as digital copies of

final as-builts.

Requirements for Statement of Qualifications

The firm that submits a statement of qualifications must be licensed to do business in

the State of Alaska, and all responsible personnel must have appropriate Alaskan

licenses to conduct the tasks identified in the proposal.

Submissions should be no more than 12 pages excluding front and back cover, cover

letter and dividers Page size shall be 8-1/2” x 11”- Body; 11” x 17” schedule or

charts/diagrams and no font shall be smaller than 10 pt.

Reponses will be limited to page requirements below:

i. Cover Letter

1 page maximum

ii. Response to Criteria

10 page maximum

iii. Resumes

1 page each maximum

The proposals shall be ranked on the following criteria, each category shall be

weighted as shown:

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• Consultant’s experience and Technical Competence (50 points).

1. Successful completion of similar projects. (Note: 2 projects minimum, school

projects preferred)

a. Identify key personnel’s role in project.

b. Provide scope and size of project.

c. Provide references and contact information.

d. Experience and qualifications of firm and proposed staff/sub-

consultants/sub-contractors.

2. Technical ability/experience for major project scopes.

• Demonstrated understanding of remote Alaska projects

• Demonstrated understanding of projects occurring in active public

facilities, including schools.

• Technical competence with the various building systems that need to be

upgraded and integrated within the remodel while maintaining school

functions.

• Understanding and technical knowledge of Department of Education

requirements.

3. Municipal/public project management experience.

4. Alternative Delivery project experience.

5. Disruption Work experience.

• Project Approach and Ability to Successfully Manage Project. (40 points).

1. Identify specific tasks that the Firm is proposing to accomplish in the programming

phase and concept design phase.

2. Proposed deliverable timeline, or relative frequency.

3. The firm’s plan to keep the project on time and within budget?

4. Methods of public outreach and stakeholder coordination.

5. Disruption Plan development approach.

• Overall Quality and Completeness of Response. (10 points).

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Note: The City of Valdez assumes no obligation by accepting a proposal. The City of

Valdez may or may not choose to interview the top-ranked firms before selecting the

best firm for price negotiations. If the City decides to interview consultants, a panel may

be selected from Capital Facilities, School District Representatives, and City

Administration. The panel will consider proposal content and interview results; however,

selection of a consultant following interviews shall supersede proposals scoring/ranks.

- Prior experience in past VHS facility renovations does not preclude a firm from

responding to this RFQ. Considerations for the award of this project will only be

given to those who have responded to this RFQ.

Submissions and Inquiries

Valdez encourages disadvantaged, minority and women-owned consultant firms to

respond.

Submit (1) electronic copy of your Statement of Qualifications via the City’s One Drive

application:

Access to the electronic One Drive must be requested via email to

DAlex@ValdezAK.Gov and cc: Kdwalker@valdezak.gov no later than 4:30pm one

business day prior to submission deadline. Failure to request access in advance may

disqualify a firm’s proposal. Access can be requested well in advance of the deadline.

Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Kasey Walker, Capital

Facilities Director, kdwalker@valdezak.gov.

Questions will be accepted until 4:00pm March 18th, 2026. All questions will be

answered by published addenda.

Proposals will be accepted until 4:00pm local time, March 25th, 2026.

Interviews, if necessary, will take place between March 30, 2026, and April 3, 2026.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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