201122 Seward Freight Dock - Fender System IFF 03.03.26 Signed Stamp.pdf.crdownload

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) for the fabrication and delivery of six marine fender systems for the Seward Freight Dock Extension project in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. The solicitation requires sealed bids to be submitted by 3:00 p.m. local time on April 7, 2026, at ARRC's Anchorage office, with public bid opening occurring at the same time. Bidders must fabricate fender systems in accordance with a comprehensive seven-sheet technical drawing package dated March 3, 2026, which specifies ultra-high-molecular-weight (UHMW) fender panels, multiple attachment mechanisms including stud mount, tee-slot mount, bolt mount, and clamp configurations, bearing plates, and specialized components such as pile shackle plates. Completed fender systems must be delivered to the Port of Seward with a minimum of four weeks' notice prior to delivery, with an expected delivery date before October 15, 2026. The contract term extends from ten calendar days after award through project completion, with performance expected to commence within ten days of the Notice to Proceed.

Pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. Port of Seward, Alaska basis using the provided Cost Schedule form, with payment structured in three phases: 10 percent upon approval of submittals, 40 percent upon approval of fabrication and quality reports, and 50 percent upon acceptance of delivered fenders. Minimum bidder qualifications require being an original manufacturer, authorized distributor maintaining inventory, or demonstrating five years of documented experience fabricating marine fender systems or comparable engineered marine protection products, along with demonstrated financial ability through audited financial statements. The project is funded in part by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and ARRC, making it subject to comprehensive federal procurement requirements including Buy America compliance certifications, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, debarment verification, and civil rights compliance obligations. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program participation is encouraged at the contractor's discretion but is not mandated as a set-aside. ARRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose offer is most advantageous to ARRC.