25-N0817C Invitation to Bid.pdf.crdownload

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #240002935-1) issued by the Alaska Department of Corrections for the Wildwood Correctional Center (WWCC) in Kenai, Alaska, seeking a contractor to replace the sewage lift station for Building 10. The project requires comprehensive services including all labor, materials, equipment, travel, and lodging costs for a complete lift station replacement, with key deliverables involving installation of new pneumatic sewage ejectors, air compressors, controls, and associated mechanical and electrical components. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for March 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM, and interested vendors must submit a completed "Clearance & PREA Form" 72 hours in advance to undergo background checks. Bids will be received until April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with bid opening occurring in Douglas, Alaska.

The project is state-funded with an Engineer's estimate between $850,000 and $920,000, requiring substantial completion by November 28, 2025, and final completion by December 31, 2025. The procurement includes specific preference provisions, offering a 5% bid preference for Alaska-based bidders and a 5% Alaska Veteran's preference (not exceeding $5,000). Contractors must provide payment and performance bonds covering 100% of the contract amount and comply with Alaska labor and contracting regulations, including prevailing wage rates. Liquidated damages are set at $853.20 per day for late substantial completion and $115.00 per day for late final completion. All contractor personnel must pass comprehensive background checks due to the project's location in a secure correctional facility, and bid documents can be obtained from the DOC Procurement Section, with contact information provided for Michael Lim.