NOTICE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTORS
TO PARTIES INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRE-QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. (Owner) is seeking contractors who wish to become pre-qualified
and eligible to perform work on the Owner’s distribution, transmission and substation facilities during
2024 and 2025. To become pre-qualified contractors, you must submit, and Owner must approve, the
documentation outlined in this notice and execution of the Electrical Construction Contract 2024-2025 (
Contract). The pre-qualification submittal period is open from November 6, 2023 through December 31,
2025. To bid on a project under the Contract, contractors shall be prequalified prior to the Owner
releasing the project for bidding. The Owner shall not award a project, nor will the Owner accept work
on subdivisions or owner builds after January 2, 2024, unless a contractor becomes qualified and is a
party to the Contract. It should be noted that any contract that was executed prior to January 2, 2024
shall not fall under the Contract’s terms and conditions, and contractors shall not be required to be a
party to the Contract in order to fulfill their obligations under those contracts.
Owner reserves the right to require separate pre-qualifications and terms and conditions for transmission
and substation projects or projects that are unique, involve non-standard equipment, new technology, or
involve new methods of construction.
Copies of the Contract may be obtained electronically through the Owner’s ShareFile site. Access to the
ShareFile site can be obtained by contacting Marcy Sutton, Procurement & Warehouse Manager at
(907)761-9292. Upon request of the Contract, a submittal folder shall be set up in ShareFile for each
interested contractor. The contractor shall upload qualifications and a signed copy of the Contract to this
folder. Unless otherwise specified in this Contract or in an amendment to this Contract, all communication
during bidding of a project under this Contract, as specified in Article I.4, shall be through the
Procurement & Warehouse Manager.
When submitting qualifications for the Contract, the following information is mandatory.
1. One (1) electronic copy of insurance certificate meeting requirements in the Contract.
2. Resumes of all proposed superintendents and foremen that will be working under the Contract.
Resumes should include a copy of their certificate of fitness and previous project experience that
is related to distribution, transmission and substation work. If contractor’s personnel change
during the term of the contract, contractor shall be responsible for providing Owner with updated
resumes and certificates of fitness. A minimum of two journeyman lineman, each with a
certificate of fitness, shall be included as part of this submittal. Contractor shall be responsible
for providing updates to the resumes if personnel changes occur during the term of this Contract.
3. One (1) copy of the bond document to indicate surety company contractor shall use. Surety must
be accepted by the US Department of the Treasury.
4. A list of electric utility distribution, transmission, and substation construction
projects completed by the contractor in Alaska in the last three (3) years.
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5. A copy of contractor's current financial statement including balance sheet and
income statement.
6. An inventory of outside electrical line construction equipment (vehicles, tools,
etc.) available for the work under this Contract. Please note if equipment is to be
rented.
7. Contractor’s written plan including personnel and telephone numbers for
responding to and cleaning up of hazardous material discharges as required in
Article II, section 3 of this Contract. If this work is being subcontracted, please
identify the contractor, personnel, and provide telephone numbers.
8. Copies of contractor's Alaska Business License, Alaska Contractor's License and
company-employed resident Alaska Electrical Administrator's License (Unlimited
Linework Category) with proof that administrator is employed by the contractor.
9. Contractor's list of key personnel designated for after-hours Project follow-up and
emergency response including business, home, and cellular numbers.
10. Completion of Exhibit F.
All contractors submitting documents should allow at least seven (7) calendar days for Owner to review
submittals. Additional review time will be required for incomplete submittals. The Owner will provide
a written explanation for any submittal deficiency.
Contractor’s ability to be awarded a distribution, transmission, or substation project after January 2,
2024, is dependent upon MEA’s acceptance of the qualifications and execution of the Contract.
Additionally, outstanding issues from previous work may delay or cause a contractor to be found
unqualified under this Contract.
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