The City of Fairbanks is soliciting sealed bids for the Shannon Drive Utility Improvements Project (ITB ****). The project involves the installation of new storm drain pipe, manholes, catch basins, replacement of water and sanitary sewer mains, manholes, service connections, and roadway reconstruction on Shannon Drive. Contract documents are available online. Bids are due by 2:00 PM local time on April 8, 2026, and will be opened immediately thereafter. The City reserves the right to waive informalities and reject bids. Questions regarding the project must be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * at least seven calendar days prior to the bid opening. Bid security is required. Local bidder preference will be applied. Required documents for bid submission include affidavits, bid schedule, bid bond, contractor's license, and business licenses. Additional documents are required after notice of apparent low bidder and for award.
The bid notice states that sealed bids are to be received by the City Clerk's Office until 2:00 p. m. local time, April 8, 2026. The bidder also agrees to fully complete the project by July 31, 2026.
The bid notice mentions that progress payments will be made at the request of the contractor based upon pay estimates to be furnished by the contractor and approved by the engineer. The City shall initiate procedures to pay the contractor according to FGC **** within 15 days after the contractor submits a bill for materials or services performed and a sworn statement that all employees have been paid not less than the established prevailing rate of pay.
The contract documents state that the contractor shall remedy any defects in the work resulting from faulty materials or workmanship which shall appear within a period of one year from the date of the substantial completion of work, unless a longer period is specified.
The awarding authority may award a contract based on solicited bids to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Local bidder preference will be used as a criterion in awarding this bid.
Bidders are required to submit a Contractor's Qualification Questionnaire, which includes questions about financial standing, equipment availability, and experience. Additionally, bidders must provide a legible reproduction of a current Alaska Contractors License or certified license statement, a copy of a current Alaska Business License, and a copy of a current City of Fairbanks Business License.
The bidder further agrees to pay liquidated damages in accordance with the contract documents. The contract documents also specify daily charges for liquidated damages based on the original contract amount.
