Alaska Government Bids & RFPs

Substantial completion is required by January 30, 2027, and final completion by June 30, 2027.

Invoices shall be submitted to accounts payable, Alaska Railroad Corporation, PO Box ****, Anchorage, AK **** to timely submit complete and accurately filled out weekly certified payrolls to ARRC may result in the delay of payment on the contract.

ARRC may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the low responsive offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be the most advantageous to the ARRC.

Before a bid is considered for award, ARRC may request a bidder to submit information regarding the bidder's capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements or the individual integrity and reliability which will assure good faith performance.

Should contractor fail to reach substantial completion within the time specified in the contract and any associated change orders, amendments, and/or supplements, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to owner in the amount of **** for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

A nonmandatory site visit will be held at 12:00 p. m. , June 23, 2026, at the Wasilla Section House, 411 Depot Road.

An aggrieved bidder/offeror may protest an ARRC procurement action by filing a written protest with the procurement officer in accordance with the procedures and time limits specified in ARRC procurement rules ****.

Failure to execute contract, or fails to furnish the required bonds and insurance within the time specified, the amount of his bid security may be retained by ARRC as liquidated damages.

Bids will be received until 3:00 PM local time, Wednesday, June 30, 2026.

Contractor shall submit itemized invoices to ARRC within five 5 days after the last day of each month showing charges for services rendered.

If any failure to meet the standard of performance appears within one 1 year after the services are accepted by ARRC, contractor shall, at a minimum, reperform the work at no cost to ARRC and shall reimburse ARRC for any additional costs.

ARRC may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive bidder whose bid conforming to this solicitation will be the most advantageous to the ARRC.

Prospective bidders are cautioned to pay particular attention to the bidder/contractor-imposed terms and conditions. Bidder/contractor-imposed terms and conditions which conflict with this invitation for bid terms and conditions are considered counteroffers and, as such, will cause the Alaska Railroad Corporation to consider the bid nonresponsive.

If the bidder to whom the contract is awarded refuses or neglects to execute it, or fails to furnish the required bonds and insurance within the time specified, the amount of his bid security may be retained by ARRC as liquidated damages.

An aggrieved bidder/offeror may protest an ARRC procurement action by filing a written protest with the procurement officer in accordance with the procedures and time limits specified in ARRC procurement rules ****.

A material false statement, omission or fraudulent inducement made in connection with the Contractor Responsibility Questionnaire is sufficient cause for denial of a contract award or revocation of a prior contract award, thereby precluding the offeror from doing business with, or performing work for ARRC.

Work is anticipated to begin in early July 2026, with completion anticipated by September 30, 2026.

Terms are net forty-five (45) days, subject to any discounts for prompt payment. CIHA has implemented an electronic funds transfer (EFT) payment process.

Contractor warrants to owner that materials and equipment furnished under the contract will be of good quality and new unless otherwise required or permitted by the contract documents, that the work will be free from defects not inherent in the quality required or permitted, and that the work will conform to the requirements of the contract document. All applicable warranties shall begin on the date of substantial completion of the work, or of a designated portion thereof, or, where substantial completion does not apply, upon final payment, and shall continue for a duration of one (1) year thereafter.

Award of a firm, fixed-price contract for the specified work will be made in accordance with CIHA's procurement policies to the lowest priced, responsive and responsible bidder consistent with the terms of this ITB.

CIHA will award contracts only to responsible prospective contractors who have the ability to perform successfully under the proposed contract. CIHA will consider integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance, and financial and technical resources.

Last day for questions is June 23, 2026, 5:00 p. m. via email.

Bids received after the deadline will be rejected. Faxed bids will not be accepted. Failure by the bidder to provide additional information requested by CIHA shall render the bidder nonresponsible and ineligible for award.

The first deliverable will be due within 90 days following the award.

Payment will be made by the code specified in block 18a. Invoices should be submitted to the address shown in block 18a unless an alternative is specified.

A firm-fixed-priced contract will be awarded.

Offerors shall include a copy of FAR provision ****, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Failure to embed source selection information in the footnote of the submitted quote can result in the offer being found technically unacceptable.