Kawerak, Inc.’s Contaminated Sites Program seeks a contractor to test the soil on site after the barrels have been removed and to compose documentation and reports for the brownfield site known as the “Shishmaref Shoreline Tar Barrel Site’. The barrels were buried by the State of Alaska in the 1950’s during the construction of an airport runway and have become exposed with the erosion along the banks of the shore in recent years.
To start the project, Contractor will meet with leadership and coordinate with the Native Village of Shishmaref to determine when to conduct soil sampling, will submit samples for testing, and compose an ESA Phase II supplemental report based on those results. Upon completion of Phase II, the contractor will compose a Cleanup Verification letter in compliance with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation standards. Contractor will also update the site information in the EPA’s Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). Access to ACRES will be granted by the Kawerak Contaminated Sites Program Manager.
Shishmaref Shoreline Tar Barrel Site Phase I, II and Surface Cleanup reports can be obtained upon request. Information is also available on our website at www.kawerak.org/brownfield under “Current Projects”.
Contractor will complete A through F:
A . Meet with Shishmaref leadership to discuss the removal of barrels and soil testing of site
B . Coordinate with Native Village of Shishmaref for soil testing after barrels are removed
C . Conduct soil collection and testing for contaminates
D . Compose an ESA Phase II Supplemental Report
E . Compose Cleanup Verification Letter (no further action)
F . Update ACRES database on site activity
Download and view the entire RFP:
https://kawerak.org/download/rfp-shishmaref-shoreline-tar-barrel-removal-project/?tmstv=1750789288
Questions:
Interested firms may submit questions in writing by email to bradigan@kawerak.org, by July 12th, 2025.
PROPOSALS DUE – July 18, 2025 by 5pm
