26-04-214208_ARRC_Seward_Reef_Construction_Addend_2.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- ITB 26-04-214208 ARRC Seward Living Reef Construction
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- Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
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This is Addendum Number 2 issued by the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) on March 27, 2026, modifying the Invitation to Bid 26-04-214208 for the construction of an artificial marine reef in Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska. The addendum provides critical clarifications regarding bid submission, project specifications, and contractor responsibilities. The bid due date has been extended to 3:00 PM local time on April 21, 2026, via Dropbox. Bidders intending to propose alternative reef systems must notify the Contract Administrator by 3:00 PM on March 31, 2026, demonstrating that the alternative will provide equal or better habitat enhancement. The addendum confirms that the base bid requires 118 Supra Balls distributed across 17 clusters of approximately 7 units each, with Bid Items 2, 4, and 5 requiring specific quantities (118, 3, and 118 balls respectively). Work must comply with Federal Code 16 U.S.C. Chapter 31 (Marine Mammal Protection Act) and occur during daylight hours per City of Seward requirements. The project has no federal funding, with construction expected to achieve substantial completion by November 26, 2026, and final completion by December 31, 2026.
The addendum clarifies that ARRC will not provide an engineer's estimate, and contractors utilizing Reef Ball Foundation units must follow the Reef Ball Foundation's specifications and guidelines for marine artificial reef materials. Positioning tolerances require the center ball of each cluster to be within 8 feet of its specified coordinates, with surrounding balls grouped no more than 2 feet apart. Port laydown space is limited to the Northeast corner of the Port on graded pads, with on-dock space restricted to loading operations dependent on vessel type and other port activities. Contractors are fully responsible for coordinating and paying for terminal operator services through North Star Terminal and Stevedore Company, as well as all associated costs for unloading and transloading reef structures. The addendum provides contact information for multiple service providers including pilot services, tug services, dive services, and freight dock logistics. No alternative bid items are anticipated for Alternatives 1 and 2, and contractors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda on the firm's Service Bid Form.
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
327 W. Ship Creek Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone 907-265-4467
HopeM@akrr.com
March 27, 2026
Addendum Number 2
RFP 26-04-214208 ARRC Seward Reef Construction
This Addendum is being issued to provide information as follows.
1. The Bid due date has changed.
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL 3:00 PM LOCAL TIME ON APRIL 21, 2026, via Dropbox.
2. Reference RFP page 41, Alternative Reef Proposals (Optional), paragraph 3 remove and replace with the following.
If a bidder wishes to propose an alternative artificial reef system, they must notify the Contract Administrator no later than 3:00 pm March 31, 2026, of this intent. Notification will include a submittal demonstrating the alternative will provide equal or better habitat enhancement.
3. How many Supra Balls are to be provided in the base bid. Items 2,4, and 5. There is conflicting quantity between the concept plan table and Figure 1 on page 43 of 46.
If the Contractor intends to utilize the “concept plan” Supra Balls Bid Item 2 will require 118 balls Bid Item 2 will require 3 Balls Bid Item 4 will require 221 Balls Bid Item 5 will require 118 Balls
4. Please confirm schedule of allowable work hours and days of the week
Work will be required during daylight hours to comply with Federal Code 16 U.S.C. Chapter.
31 for the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and per the City of Seward requirements including noise which is primarily regulated under Title 9 of the Seward City Code. Reference:
https://library.municode.com/ak/seward/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=13526
5. Please confirm whether federal funding is provided.
There is no Federal Funding on this project.
6. Please provide details and site layout plan for laydown and dock space available for use by contractor.
Contractor shall assume the on-dock space will be limited to loading operations. The actual dock use will be dependent on the type/ size of vessel and other port operations. ARRC will provide storage space in the Port for interim storage. This is tentatively in the Northeast corner of the Port on the graded pads
7. Will an alt bid item be provided for Alt1 and Alt 2?
Alternative Bid items are NOT anticipated for Alt 1 or Alt 2 for this bid mailto:HopeM@akrr.com https://library.municode.com/ak/seward/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=13526
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8. Is there an engineer’s estimate?
ARRC does not provide Engineer’s estimates for their projects.
9. Please confirm the intent of the tolerance and spacing of the balls and clusters. Is the intent for the center ball to be within 8' of its coordinates, then each other ball approximately 2' apart?
The intent is for the center ball to be within 8' of its coordinates. The other balls shall be grouped around the center ball with no more than 2' apart.
10. Are there concrete and reinforcement specs for this scope of work? We understand that
ARRC has standards specs but the consensus is the concrete specifications in there may not apply to this type of work. Also there does not appear to be reinforcement details anywhere and the standard specs for reinforcement may not apply to this scope either.
If Contractor is using the Reef Ball Foundation units, as shown in the concept plans, “Fabrication of the Units shall be based on the recommendations of Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials and recommendations of The Reef Ball Foundation.”
A link to the specifications is: https://www.reefball.org/technicalspecs.htm
11. Is the provided area for laydown only?
The provided area is for lay down only. The Contractor may inquire about additional area for operations.
12. If we plan to use the small balls, would we need to provide more of them than in the proposed plan?
Correct, the chart in the solicitation documents shows the number of units for the different sizes.
13. The Corp permit has a project value listed. Is this an accurate estimate for the project?
The value in the Corp permit is an approximate and should not be considered an engineer’s estimate.
14. Is the minimum weight listed per ball or for each cluster?
The minimum weight listed is per unit.
15. Access to terminal pier? Is there a designated spot to load or moor the boats?
There is no designated location to moor boats. Loading will be dependent on other vessels using the port.
16. Will the pre-bid meeting notes be sent out?
No formal meeting notes were taken. If there was any new information provided, it will be included in this addendum.
17. Will the pre-bid meeting notes be sent out?
No formal meeting notes were taken. If there was any new information provided, it will be included in this addendum.
18. During the meeting, it was mentioned that the correct number of reef structures would be
118; however, to make full clusters of seven, the total would be 119 structures. Could you please re-confirm which number is correct?
118 is correct per the concept design – the intent is approximately 7 per cluster.
19. I just wanted to follow up to confirm that {Contractor} will be responsible for coordinating the terminal operator, equipment support, and the associated costs for unloading and transloading the reef structures.
https://www.reefball.org/technicalspecs.htm
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Contractor will be responsible for providing for the terminal operator for the timing, port uplands use, and dock access for unloading and transloading the reef structures across the Seward Freight dock. Normal loading is performed by the terminal operator, North Star Terminal and Stevedore Company. The Contractor will need to coordinate and pay for their services. Alternatively, the Contractor could request a terminal use permit from the real estate department and provide their own the manpower and equipment support. Contact information is:
Chris "Vern" Vernon North Star Terminal and Stevedore Company, LLC 790 Ocean Dock Road Anchorage, AK 99501 Ph: (907) 263-0198 Cell: (907) 229-1222 chrisv@northstarak.com
Laura Marshall lauram@northstarak.com North Star Terminal & Stevedore Company LLC PO Box 497 Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-5477 – Office
(907) 491-1204 - Mobile
Additional Contract information which may be of use includes:
• Pilot services – Southwest Alaska Pilots Association -- Phone (907) 235-8783
• Tug services – Cook Inlet Tug & Barge – phone (907) 248-0179
• Trash removal – Alaska Waste for dumpsters – phone (907) 283-9390 or (907) 342-
• Brow Stand / gangways – Alaska Maritime Agencies (907) 562-8808 or (907) 223-7718
• Line handlers / longshore – North Star Stevedoring – (907) 224-5477 or (907) 491-1204
• Oily Waste – US Ecology Anchorage – (833) 246-3367
• Fuel / Oil Boom – fuel contractor Shoreside Petroleum – (907) 224-8040
• Dive Services – Storm Chasers – (907) 224-3536
• Boat repair fabrication -Catalyst Marine - (907) 224-2500
• Freight Dock Logistics -- Samson- 206-910-3243
20. Please confirm the total quantity of Supra Balls for the project to be 119 based on the concept drawing in the ARRC Seward Living Reef Invitation to Bid, showing 17 clusters of 7 Supra Balls. Page 43 of 46 of the Appendix E Statement of Services has it listed as 118, while Table 2 on page 17 of the POA-2024-00197 Permittee has it listed as 121.
If the Contractor intends to utilize the “concept plan” Supra Balls: 118 is correct per the concept design – the intent is approximately 7 per cluster. So:
Bid Item 2 will require 118 balls Bid Item 2 will require 3 Balls
21. Please confirm the bid is for 17 clusters of Supra Balls show in the base bid area of the concept drawing of the ARCC Seward Living Reef Invitation to Bid and not the Add Alt 1 and Add Alt 2 areas.
Correct - 17 clusters of Approximately 7 units each is what is to be include in the Bid for Construction. Design, if different than the concept, shall provide an ALLOWANCE for future Alt 1 and 2.
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22. We just wanted to get some final clarification for the Seward reef project’s tolerances. Is it that the cluster must be within 8 feet of the provided coordinates and 2 ft from center? Is there any variance in distance on the 2 feet from center reef balls, if so, how much variation is permitted?
Refer to question #9.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Acknowledge receipt of this and all addenda on your firm’s Service Bid Form (Form 395-0129).
Sincerely, Michele Hope Senior Contract Administrator
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