AEA is soliciting bids for a tree clearing contract to clear a right of way for the Bradley Lake 3-phase power upgrade. Clearing must occur outside of the Bald and Golden Eagle disturbance windows (March 1 - Aug 31). The contract period extends to April 2027. Bids must be received by September 11, 2026. Subcontractors and joint ventures are not allowed. The authority estimates a budget between $400,**** and $500,****.
Bids must be received no later than the time and date indicated in the itb schedule, sec. 1. 14, at which time they will be publicly opened. bids must be received no later than the time and date indicated in the itb schedule, sec. 1. 14
Payment for agreements under 500,000 for the undisputed purchase of goods or services provided to the authority will be made within 30 days of the receipt of a proper billing or the delivery of the goods or services to the locations specified in the agreement, whichever is later. payment for agreements under 500,000 for the undisputed purchase of goods or services provided to theauthority will be made within 30 days of the receipt of a proper billing or the delivery of the goods or services tothe locations specified in the agreement, whichever is later.
Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
A bidder must hold a valid Alaska business license prior to the deadline for receipt of bids to receive the Alaska bidder preference. prior to the award of a contract, a bidder must hold a valid alaska business license.
The authority may conduct onsite visits to evaluate the bidders capacity to perform the contract. the authority may conduct onsite visits to evaluate the bidders capacity to perform the contract.
The authority may request supplemental information from the bidder, after the bids have been opened, to ensure that the products or page 6 of 16 rev. 424 bradley lake expansion alaska energy authority itb 270083phase powerline tree clearing invitation to bid. the authority reserves the right to requestsupplemental information from the bidder, after the bids have been opened, to ensure that the products or page 6 of 16 rev. 424 bradley lake expansion alaska energy authority itb 270083phase powerline tree clearing invitation to bid.
Comments concerning defects and questionable or objectionable material in the itb should be made in writing and received by the contracting officer at least ten days before the bid opening date. comments concerning defects and questionable or objectionable material in the itb should be made in writing and receivedby the contracting officer at least ten days before the bid opening date.
Failure to comply with 2 or 3 of the bidder certifications may result in the authority rejecting the bid, terminating the contract, or considering the contractor in default. if a bidder fails to comply with 2 or 3 of this paragraph, the authority may reject the bid, terminate thecontract, or consider the contractor in default.
AEA estimates a budget of between 400,**** and 500,**** dollars for this contract. aea estimates a budget of between 400, **** and 500, **** dollars for thiscontract.
Tree clearing must be completed prior to spring construction and outside the nesting eagle avoidance period of march 1 august 31st. tree clearing must be completed prior to spring construction and outside the nesting eagle avoidance period ofmarch 1 august 31st.