Ground School Government Bids & RFPs

The proposal submission deadline is August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST.

Invoices are due and payable net thirty (30) days from the date of receipt. A two percent (2%) discount may be applied for payments made net fifteen (15) days.

The document mentions representations and warranties that the supplier is competent, experienced, and trained to provide services, and will perform them in a diligent, safe, and workmanlike manner. If performance does not conform to standards, the supplier agrees to remedy the nonconformance.

Award will be made to the responsible suppliers whose proposal is most advantageous to the district, taking into consideration price, past performance, financial stability, and technical capability.

Contractors must have demonstrated experience performing work for K-12 school districts, municipalities, commercial facilities, or similar public entities. Background checks are required for employees working on district property.

The document mentions SLA credits for failure to meet service level agreements, which are described as a reasonable calculation of harm suffered, not a penalty. It also notes that late proposals will not be accepted.

A pre-proposal conference may be held, and while not mandatory, participation is highly encouraged. The format will be an overview of the RFQ followed by a Q&A session.

Proposals that do not comply with the requirements of the RFQ may be rejected. Offers received after the due date and time may be considered non-responsive. Withdrawal of an offer after the opening date may result in suspension from the bid list.

Offers must be submitted prior to 11:00 AM local time on August 12, 2026. Offers must be in the office of the purchasing department, Anchorage School District, **** Van Buren Street, Anchorage, Alaska prior to the time and date stated on the cover page of this RFQ.

Payment will be made within 30 days after acceptance by the district. Payment will be made within 30 days after acceptance by the district.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible offeror, with preference to local offerors. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible offeror in accordance with board policy ****, administrative regulation ****. 1a. 1, with preference to local offerors applied.

Contractors must have at least three years of snow removal business experience equal in scope to the services offered and provide a statement of experience including former contracts, scope, value, and local references. The contractor must have experience in the snow removal contracting business and be able to show evidence of the successful completion of previous snow removal contracts.

Failure to provide services may result in the district completing the work by its own means or procuring services from another entity, with the contractor obligated to reimburse the district. More than four contract discrepancy notices in a 30-day period may lead to contract termination for cause. If the contractor fails to provide snow removal services, as specified in the contract documents for any reason, the district shall complete the work by its own means or procure the services required from another entity.

A pre-offer site visit will be held at 9:00 AM local time on August 3, 2026, at Girdwood K8 School. A pre-offer site visit will be held at 9:00 a. m. , local time, August 3, 2026, at Girdwood K8 School, 680 Hightower Road, Girdwood, AK ****.

Protests regarding specifications must be received at least five calendar days prior to the offer due date. Protests of any proposed award must be received within three business days after issuance of the notice of intent to award. A protest as to the specifications and/or terms and conditions of a solicitation must be received by the purchasing senior director at least five 5 calendar days prior to the due date of the offer.

Incomplete or incorrect offers, offers submitted on non-prescribed forms, failure to acknowledge addenda, or failure to provide required documents may result in rejection. Incomplete or incorrect offers may be rejected as not conforming to the essential requirements of this RFQ.

The warranty for the total electrical system shall be no less than one year from the date of acceptance by the owner.

Contractors must be licensed and insured, with firms having at least 3 years of successful installation experience for grounding and bonding work.