Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) is seeking bids for the Airport Heights Senior Housing Civil Construction project in Anchorage, Alaska. The project involves civil site development, including clearing, grubbing, utilities, and road closures, in preparation for future vertical construction. Key requirements include adherence to all applicable codes and standards, submission of a project schedule, safety plan, and various reports (Section 3, MBE/WBE, certified payroll). Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds. Preference will be given to minority, women-owned, and Section 3 businesses. The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) provisions apply. Bids are due April 16, 2026, with public opening on the same day. The anticipated start date is April 2026, and completion is expected by July 1, 2026.
The bid due date is April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. , and the public bid opening is on April 16, 2026, at 2:15 p. m.
Payment terms are net forty-five (45) days, subject to any discounts for prompt payment, with ten percent (10%) retainage held from each pay application.
The contractor warrants that materials and equipment furnished will be new and of good quality, and the work will be free from defects and conform to contract requirements. The warranty period is one year after substantial completion.
Award of a firm, fixed-price contract will be made to the lowest priced, responsive and responsible bidder consistent with the terms of this ITB.
Bidders must be responsible and responsive contractors, capable of performing successfully under the contract, and must submit a bidders checklist including a bid bond, surety letter, business licenses, and IRS form W9.
The contract documents mention liquidated damages for failure to achieve substantial completion, assessed at $45,**** per month. Penalties for making false statements in offers are prescribed by federal law at 18 ****.
The invitation to bid does not explicitly state whether a site visit is mandatory or optional, but bidders are expected to examine the specifications, drawings, and conditions of the proposed contract, and failure to do so will be at the bidders risk.
The contract documents mention that samples may be submitted for approval as required by the contract documents, but it does not specify if samples are mandatory for the bid submission itself.
The last day for questions is March 31, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. via email. Protests are resolved in accordance with CIHA's protest policy and procedures.