Addendum #1 - Palmer Courthouse Snow Removal ITB.pdf

This is Addendum #1 to an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Alaska Court System for snow removal services at the Palmer Courthouse located at 435 S. Denali Street, Palmer, Alaska. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive snowplowing, snow removal, sanding, and deicing services for parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and entryways. Bidders must submit unit prices for five service categories: significant snowfall plowing and removal at three depth thresholds (2.0"-3.9", 4.0"-7.9", and 8.0"+), call-out services for drift cleanup and path plowing billed hourly, lot sanding using heated road sand or F-chip material, sidewalk snow removal by depth, and deicing services. A mandatory pre-bid inspection is scheduled for September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the main lobby of the Palmer Courthouse. Bids are due on September 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with public bid opening on September 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The contract term is three years commencing October 15, 2026 through April 15, 2029, with two one-year renewal options. All clearing and sanding must be completed by 7:30 AM daily, with 24-hour response time for packed snow and ice exceeding 1" depth and 2-hour response for emergency call-outs during business hours.

Bidders must hold a valid Alaska business license and provide references from at least three companies where they performed similar services for at least one full year within the prior five years. Bid security of 5% of the total basic bid amount or $500, whichever is greater, is required. The estimated base year cost is $48,000. Alaska bidder preferences apply, including preferences for Alaska residents, Alaska products, Alaska veterans, and businesses owned by individuals with disabilities, with preference premiums ranging from 5% to 15% above the lowest bid price. The Alaska Court System reserves the right to reject all bids and award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.