This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) for ARRC Whittier Yard Drain Repairs Phase 1 Construction. The project involves the removal and replacement of a segment of the stormwater drainage system, specifically replacing an existing 36-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) with a new 48-inch plastic pipe. The work will be executed in two phases, with this contract covering Phase 1. Key aspects include installation of storm drain inlet protection, manholes, integration of an existing sanitary sewer line, and work within an active marine terminal with potential barge operations. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda, submit bids in sealed envelopes, and adhere to ARRC's standard specifications for construction. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for May 4, 2026. Required documents for bid submission include the construction bid form, bid bond, contractor responsibility questionnaire, and cost schedule. Additional documents are required after the notice of apparent low bidder and for award. The contract award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. Bids must be good for 30 days from the bid opening date. The contractor must comply with all applicable Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety regulations and maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Certified payrolls are required weekly. The period of performance is from a TBD start date in 2026, with substantial completion by October 15th, 2026, and final completion by November 15th, 2026. Contractors are responsible for obtaining necessary permits and coordinating with ARRC operations and local stakeholders.
The bid notice states that substantial completion is required by October 15th, 2026, and final completion by November 15th, 2026. The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete phase 1 work. . . substantial completion: October 15th, 2026; final completion: November 15th, 2026.
The bid notice states that ARRC may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be the most advantageous to the ARRC. ARRC may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be the most advantageous to the ARRC.
The bid notice states that 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 ensure good faith performance. Pursuant to ARRC procurement rule ****, 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 ensure good faith performance.
The bid notice states 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. 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.
The bid notice states that a preproposal site visit will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10:45-11:45 AM, meeting at the Whittier Section House, 411 Depot Road. A preproposal site visit will be held on Monday May 4, 2026, at 10:45 11:45am meeting at the Whittier section house 411 depot road.
The bid notice states that 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 **** 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 ****.
