Advisory board recommends KPFF for critical-mineral scoping study after RFP transparency questions

Apr 13, 2026

The Ports and Harbor Advisory Board on April 13 recommended the assembly award KPFF a contract to conduct a critical-mineral concentrate handling scoping study after residents pressed the borough about RFP notice, scoring and the omission of cost from evaluations; borough manager said the selection prioritized qualifications and that fee proposals will be requested from the top-ranked firm.

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The Skagway Municipality Ports and Harbor Advisory Board on April 13 voted to recommend that the assembly award a contract to KPFF for a critical mineral concentrate handling scoping study, following public questions about the RFP process and borough staff explanation that the selection was based on qualifications rather than price.

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