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The bid notice states that all work must be completed no later than December 18, 2026.

The bid notice indicates that progress payments will be made, and for projects where a performance and payment bond is required, progress payments will be at one hundred percent of the estimated value of the work accomplished, less previous payments, with no retainage deducted, except as provided under withholding provisions. For projects without a performance and payment bond, ten percent of total earnings will be retained. Interest on retainage accrues at eight percent per annum.

The bid notice states that the contractor shall warranty all materials and workmanship for one year from the final acceptance date, except when a different period is identified in the supplementary conditions. The contractor shall promptly remedy any defects without cost to the owner.

Unless otherwise stated in the bidding documents, the contract, if awarded, shall be awarded to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest responsive bid.

The purchasing officer reserves the right to determine whether a bidder is a responsible contractor and may require bidders to submit information to determine responsibility. Criteria include skill and experience, record for honesty and integrity, capacity to perform, and past performance. All bidders shall hold a valid Alaska contractors license.

Liquidated damages under this contract will be **** per day for each calendar day that the substantial completion and/or final acceptance date is delayed beyond the contract completion date.

A site visit is scheduled for 10 am local time on May 27, 2026, at the west end of Old City Hall, 524 W. 4th Ave. , Anchorage, Alaska ****.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid award, but it mentions that any person adversely affected in connection with the award of a municipal contract may request that the mayor or assembly refer the matter to the bidding review board.

Failure to submit required documents with the bid may result in the bid being rendered nonresponsive. Failure to submit required documents after bid opening may be grounds to determine the bidder as nonresponsible. The municipality reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities and irregularities.

The estimated construction cost is between $1,100,000 and $1,500,000.

The period of performance for this bid is from the date of award to August 31, 2031.

The bid notice indicates an intent to establish a discount from shelf pricing contract, suggesting that pricing and discounts will be a key factor in the award.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement or possibility for a site visit.

The bid notice does not indicate that samples are required.