Addendum #1 - Palmer Courthouse Janitorial ITB.pdf

This is an addendum to an Invitation to Bid issued by the Alaska Court System for janitorial services at the Palmer Courthouse in Palmer, Alaska. Addendum #1, dated August 11, 2026, modifies the bid submission and opening procedures for this two-year contract with four two-year renewal options commencing November 1, 2026. The contract encompasses labor, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies to perform daily, weekly, monthly, and semi-annual janitorial tasks including trash removal, floor cleaning, restroom sanitation, and window washing. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Palmer Courthouse located at 435 S. Denali Street, Palmer, Alaska 99645. Sealed bids are due September 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM AKST. This is a two-phase, multi-step sealed bid process requiring bidders to submit unpriced technical offers and priced bids in separate sealed packages simultaneously, with priced bids to be considered only from bidders whose technical offers are deemed acceptable in the first phase.

The key modification in Addendum #1 clarifies that bid submissions will not be opened publicly but rather in front of one or more procurement officials, with offers remaining undisclosed to other bidders until after notice of award is issued. The estimated cost for the base year is $72,000, subject to availability and appropriation of funds by the Alaska Legislature. The Alaska Court System reserves the right to increase or decrease the work area and adjust the contract price accordingly. The current service provider is Canete, LLC. Bidders may be eligible for various Alaska Bidder Preferences including the Alaska Bidder Preference, Alaskans with Disabilities Preference, Employment Program Preference, Alaska Products Preference, and Alaska Veteran's Preference. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in accordance with Alaska Court System Procurement Guidelines.