Addendum 1 - 25-22 ITB ARRC Seattle PIER 15.5 COATING.pdf

This document is an Addendum issued by the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-22-213097 for the Seattle Pier 15.5 Coating project. The addendum provides details for a mandatory pre-proposal site visit scheduled for Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Seattle Pier 15.5 facility located at 1140 SW Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA. The site visit will be escorted by ARRC staff, with an estimated duration of one hour, and requires interested parties to pre-register by March 28, 2025, by contacting Jacob Kern and Lee Thompson. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including a personal flotation device, hardhat, safety glasses, and steel toe boots is mandatory. The bid closing date is set for April 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time.

The addendum is part of a broader procurement process that encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), with ARRC aspiring to achieve a 4.0% DBE participation rate for federal fiscal years 2025-2027 on U.S. Department of Transportation funded contracts. While an Alaska Business license is not a prerequisite for bidding, bidders with such a license may receive a preference. The project will require a bid bond for 5% of the bid price, and successful bidders will need to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. The Alaska Railroad is a member of Green Star and considers environmental stewardship a positive business attribute in contractor selection, reflecting the organization's commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.