Summary:
Our project will serve 15 of the 20 Tribes in our region, as the remaining 5 are managing their own similar projects. A qualified consultant will be chosen to work with each individual Tribe to conduct initial outreach and education virtually as part of a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) and Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP). Additionally, the consultant will work with each electric utility, each local municipal government, and several important regional organizations to develop a comprehensive and robust PCAP and CCAP.
This effort will be led by Kawerak’s Environmental Programs Director, Anahma Shannon, and be supported by a qualified consultant. The contractor will be expected to maximize use of existing data tools to include previously completed regional energy plans, climate plans completed by coalition member Tribes, and existing research and measure compiled and documented by the State of Alaska.
Kawerak, Inc.’s Environmental Program seeks a contractor to develop these documents over the course of the 6-month project (by March 1, 2024), the contractor will complete a Priority Climate Action Plan and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan for each of the 15 federally recognized Tribes identified here:
Native Village of Brevig Mission, Native Village of Diomede, Native Village of Elim, Gambell IRA Council, Chinik Eskimo Community, The Native Village of Koyuk, Mary’s Igloo Traditional Council, Native Village of Savoonga, Native Village of Shaktoolik, Native Village of Shishmaref, Native Village of St. Michael, Stebbins Community Association, Teller Traditional Council, Native Village of Wales, White Mountain IRA Council
Overall, the goal of this project is to develop a Priority Climate Action Plan and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan for energy planning purposes to serve 15 of the Tribes in the Bering Strait Region.
To be considered, Responders must deliver proposals to the address below, on or before the deadline.
Deadline: Proposals will be accepted via email (preferred) or postal mail until Friday, September 22, 2023, at 5pm Alaska Standard Time (AKST).
Email responses to: Anahma Shannon, Environmental Director, ashannon@kawerak.org
Address hard copy responses to: Kawerak Environmental Program, Attn: Anahma Shannon, CPRG Proposal, P.O. Box 948, Nome, Alaska, 99762
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