Request for Qualifications - Nenana Health and Wellness Complex
| Location: | Alaska |
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| Posted: | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Agency: | Tanana Chiefs Conference |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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Request for Qualifications – Nenana Health and Wellness Complex
December 29, 2025
Tanana Chiefs Conference is soliciting for Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from interested General Contractors to construct the new Nenana Health and Wellness Complex (NHWC) in Nenana, AK.
Selection of the General Contractor will be a two-step process.
Proposers are required to first submit an SOQ which will result in a list of (5) prequalified proposers. Prequalified proposers will be invited to respond to the Step Two Request for Proposals (RFP). The project is scheduled to begin construction in May 2026 with construction completion anticipated by December 2026.
To be eligible for evaluation and selection in this Step One Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, each company must register by sending an email to Corey Richardson (
corey.richardson@tananachiefs.org
) stating your company name, address, telephone number, and primary point of contact for the proposal effort no later than 4:00pm Alaska time on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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Nenana Health and
Wellness Complex
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES
December 24, 2025
Nenana Health & Wellness Complex RFQ
12/24/2025
I.
Solicitation
Tanana Chiefs Conference is soliciting for Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from interested
General Contractors to construct the new Nenana Health and Wellness Complex (NHWC) in
Nenana, AK.
Selection of the General Contractor will be a two-step process.
Proposers are required to first submit an SOQ which will result in a list of (5) prequalified
proposers. Prequalified proposers will be invited to respond to the Step Two Request for
Proposals (RFP). The project is scheduled to begin construction in May 2026 with construction
completion anticipated by December 2026.
To be eligible for evaluation and selection in this Step One Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
process, each company must register by sending an email to Corey Richardson
(corey.richardson@tananachiefs.org) stating your company name, address, telephone
number, and primary point of contact for the proposal effort no later than 4:00pm Alaska time
on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Questions
All questions relating to the content of the RFQ must be submitted via email and received by
Corey Richardson (corey.richardson@tananachiefs.org) and Timothy Troppmann
(Timothy.Troppmann@tananachiefs.org) no later than 4:00pm Alaska time Wednesday,
January 14, 2026 to allow necessary changes to be published and distributed to all interested
parties. In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFQ, addenda will be
provided to any registered entity that received the basic RFQ package. TCC reserves the
right to postpone the date and time for receipt of proposals at any time prior to the time
announced.
Proposal Submission Deadline
Proposal package, in the format requested, must be received by TCC no later than 4:00pm
Alaska time on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 and emailed to the following address and
subject:
To:
Corey Richardson (corey.richardson@tananachiefs.org)
Cc:
Timothy Troppmann (Timothy.Troppmann@tananachiefs.org)
Subject: NHWC – [Insert Firm’s Name] Statement of Qualification
Requesting a delivery receipt and read receipt to email is recommended.
Files greater than 20MB may be transmitted via cloud-based file sharing service.
II. Project Overview
Project Scope
TCC is a non-profit organization that works towards meeting the health and social services
challenges for Alaska Natives in Interior Alaska. Established in 1973, TCC Department of
Health Services serves all 42 villages in the region.
The project is a grant funded endeavor to construct a new health clinic and fire station in the
City of Nenana to serve the community. The Owner’s intent is to solicit and award one General
Contractor to construct both facilities concurrently during the building season of 2026.
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Civil Scope
An early civil design and work package was executed Fall 2025 to construct building and site
pads at each building’s respective location. Pads were constructed with the plan to complete
site grading, foundations, and driving surfaces Summer 2026.
Driven pile foundations are planned for each structure.
Clinic Scope
• Approximately 12,00SF total
• Primary services on ground level
• Mechanical and support space on 2nd floor
Fire Station Scope
• Approximately 12,000SF total
• Apparatus bay, office, and training space on ground level
• Dormitory, mechanical, and support space on 2nd floor
Project Team
Owner:.............................................................................. Nenana Native Association
Owner’s Representative: ...................................................Tanana Chiefs Conference
Project Manager: .................Corey Richardson (corey.richardson@tananachiefs.org)
Designer of Record:..........................................................................Architects Alaska
Project Delivery
Method: .............................................................................................Design-Bid-Build
At time of this RFQ, design is underway for both health clinic and fire station. The (5)
prequalified General Contractors selected from this RFQ will be solicited design documents
to provide lump sum bids. Prequalified General Contractor who submits lowest bid will be
selected to construct the project.
RFQ Selection Committee
Statement of qualifications will be reviewed, evaluated, and scored by a Selection Committee
composed of persons knowledgeable and experienced in evaluating proposal submissions in
a fair and professional manner. The Selection Committee will consist of stakeholders with
interest in one or both of the facilities scoped for construction.
Project Site
The Health and Wellness Complex will be positioned to the east of the intersection of 5th Street
and A Street in Nenana, AK 99760. Each facility will be built on separate plats from the other
resulting in two independent structures positioned on either side of 5th Street.
Project Schedule
The design is currently in the Design Development phase with Construction Documents
scheduled for completion in February 2026. A bid package will be issued to prequalified
General Contractors with the most current design documents.
Successful General Contractor in Step Two will enter contract with TCC to begin procurement
of materials and construction of facilities with a target completion of 12/31/2026.
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III. Selection Criteria
Category
Firm Qualifications
Past Performance / Relevant Project Experience
Alaska Native/American Indian (AN/AI) Owned Preference
Experience / Performance with AN/AI Owned Companies & AN/AI Hire
Technological Competence
Safety Record
References
Total Possible Points
Maximum
Points
30
30
5
5
10
10
10
100
1. General Contractor Firm Qualifications (30 points)
Response must describe the history and experience of the firm and the current
principals. Specifically, address the following:
a. How long has the firm been in business?
b. How long has the firm been under the current management/ownership?
c. How long has the firm been established in Alaska?
d. How much work does the firm perform on an annual basis?
e. How much work has been completed in Alaska in last five (5) years?
f. Describe the firm’s capacity to perform the work identified for this project.
g. Describe the firm's experience with prime contractor projects on which your firm
performed a lead role. Identify any distinct and substantive qualifications for
undertaking the proposed contract such as unique approaches relevant to arctic
construction practices or meeting accelerated project schedules.
2. Past Performance / Relevant Project Experience (30 points)
a. Demonstrate the firm has the experience and institutional expertise to construct
both health care and fire station facilities.
b. Demonstrate the firm has experience and proven performance executing
construction projects in rural settings on or off the Alaskan road system.
c. Submit a project page for the firm’s five most similar and relevant projects that
have been completed in the last 10 years (1 page per project, 5 projects
maximum).
• Provide evidence of successful projects in as many of the following
categories as possible:
o Rural Alaska construction
o Health care
o Vehicle maintenance and storage
o Dormitory
o Office and training space
• Provide a physical description, project dates, and total contract value.
Discuss the similarities and relevance of listed projects.
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• Include an Owner reference for each project including a name and current
telephone number.
d. Provide a record of the firm’s schedule/budget performance for each project.
3. Alaska Native / American Indian (AN/AI) Owned Preference (5 points)
a. Preference will be given to qualified AN/AI General Contractor entities.
b. Native preference points (scored either 5 points or 0) are awarded only when the
General Contractor is a qualified AN/AI entity (including Indian Organizations,
Native Corporations or Indian Owned enterprises). Native preference will not be
awarded for Native sub consultants. Firms requesting native preference must
clearly specify in the SOQ they qualify as a Native entity. The Selection Committee
reserves the right to contact these firms to request additional information and
certification regarding native ownership and control during the Step One review
period.
4. Experience & Performance with AN/AI Owned Companies & AN/AI Hire (5 points)
a. List any of your firms’ projects during the past 10 years where AN/AI owned
subcontractors were utilized. Provide contact information including a name and
current telephone number.
b. Supporting Native employment and economic development opportunities is core
to the mission of TCC. Describe your firm’s policies on AN/AI recruitment and
hiring. Cite examples of your firm’s record with native hire practices. Provide
documentation to support your claims.
c. Affirm your firms willingness to work with TCC employment office to maximize
AN/AI hire throughout the project.
5. Technological Competence (10 points)
Project execution will leverage modern construction and information management
platforms. Provide insight to firm’s experience with information management systems
as well as current technology stack:
a. Describe project experience or operational process(es) your firm possesses to
integrate digital tools into project delivery.
b. Describe software implemented by your firm to provide value to projects and their
owners.
c. Provide examples of projects delivered leveraging technology such as BIM, digital
twins, construction management software, artificial intelligence, reality capture,
UAVs, prefabrication/modular construction, cloud / mobile technology, etc.
6. Safety Record (10 Points)
a. Describe your firm’s safety record over the last five years.
b. Provide your current Experience Modification Rate (EMR).
0.00 – 0.70 = 10 points
0.71 – 0.90 = 8 points
0.91 – 1.00 = 6 points
1.01 – 1.10 = 4 points
1.11 – 1.20 = 2 points
< 1.21 = 0 points
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