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This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) for the Seward Living Reef Construction project. The project involves constructing an artificial marine reef in Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska, to serve as compensatory mitigation for the expansion of the Seward Freight Dock. The reef will be composed of structural units, with options for using the concept design based on supraballs, substituting other Reef Ball Corporation structural units, or proposing an alternative system. Bidders must submit a statement of qualifications demonstrating their understanding of artificial reef construction, experience in fabricating similar units, marine construction experience, and knowledge of the region. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 17, 2026, and a pre-bid conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on March 19, 2026. Bids are due by 3:00 PM local time on April 13, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via Dropbox. All work must be completed by December 31, 2026, with substantial completion by November 26, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder. ARRC encourages the participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs).
The bid notice states that all work shall be completed by December 31, 2026, with substantial completion by November 26, 2026.
The bid notice states that a contract award resulting from this solicitation may be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder who meets the requirements as set forth in this solicitation.
To be considered a responsive and responsible bidder, each bidder must submit a statement of qualifications demonstrating their ability to successfully complete the project, including understanding of artificial reef construction, fabrication of similar reef units, marine construction experience, and knowledge of the region. Each of these criteria will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, and a bidder must receive a pass on all four criteria to be deemed qualified.
The bid notice mentions that 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. It also states that if the owner and the contractor cannot agree on amenable terms of an extension, liquidated damages will be deducted from the contractor as outlined in subsection ****.
The bid notice states that a non-mandatory site visit will be held at 2:00 PM, March 17, 2026, in the parking area next to the Sea Life Center.
