Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is soliciting bids for contractor support for traffic control, grading, paving, and striping at Clearspace Force Station crossing. Construction is anticipated to begin in early August 2026. Sealed bids are due by 3:00 PM on July 15, 2026. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 8, 2026. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. An Alaska business license is not a prerequisite to bid, but an Alaska bidder preference may apply. ARRC reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Federal funding is involved, requiring compliance with federal contract provisions. Drug and alcohol-free workplace policies are mandatory. A site health and safety plan must be submitted prior to work commencement. Certified payrolls are required weekly. The period of performance is from early August 2026 to October 30, 2026.
Substantial completion is October 15, 2026, and final completion is October 30, 2026.
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.
A contract award resulting from this solicitation may be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder who meets the requirements as set forth in the plans and specifications and compliance thereof.
ARRC may request 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.
A traffic price adjustment, under item ****. , will be assessed for unauthorized laneclosures, reductions, or any action that impedes rail traffic or delays rail barges.
A non-mandatory site visit will be held at 2:00 p. m. , July 08, 2026, at the Clear Highway Crossing located at ARRC MP ****.
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 this questionnaire is sufficient cause for denial of a contract award or revocation of a prior contract award, thereby precluding the proposer from doing business with, or performing work for ARRC, either as a vendor, prime contractor, subcontractor, consultant or subconsultant for a period of five years.
