Addendum No. 1 – ITB 26-13-214320 – Seward Freight Dock Expansion Fender System.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- ITB 26-13-214320 Seward Freight Dock Expansion Fender System
- Issued by
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
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This is Addendum No. 1 to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-13-214320 issued by the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) for the Seward Freight Dock Expansion Fender System project. The addendum clarifies bidder questions regarding the procurement of six marine fender systems, including cylindrical energy absorbers ("Donut" components), which must be fabricated according to technical specifications and delivered to the Port of Seward freight dock. The ARRC retains responsibility for fender system delivery to the freight dock, with the contractor's shipper required to coordinate and pay for unloading services through North Star Terminal and Stevedore Company. The addendum confirms the original bid closing date of April 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time in Anchorage, with contract performance expected to commence within ten days of the Notice to Proceed and delivery anticipated before October 15, 2026, requiring a minimum of four weeks' advance notice prior to shipment.
The addendum does not disclose an estimated construction budget or specific pricing terms at the time of issuance. Buy America/Buy American requirements determinations remain under review and will be addressed in a subsequent addendum. The addendum provides essential vendor contact information for logistics coordination, including North Star Terminal and Stevedore Company for vessel unloading, Southwest Alaska Pilots Association for pilot services, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge for tug services, and additional marine service providers for supporting operations. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda in their Supply Bid Form (Form 395-0129) and are subject to federal compliance requirements, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards and debarment verification, given the project's funding from MARAD, the Federal Transit Administration, and ARRC.
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
327 W. Ship Creek Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501 wallaces@akrr.com
Phone (907)265-2425 Cell (907)744-0031
ADDENDUM NO. 1
Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-13-214320 Seward Freight Dock Expansion – Fender System Alaska Railroad Corporation Date: March 11, 2026
This Addendum is issued to provide clarification and additional information in response to bidder questions. All other terms and conditions of the referenced solicitation remain unchanged.
QUESTION AND ANSWERS:
1. Which Buy America / Buy American requirements apply to this project?
Determination of the applicable Buy America/Buy American requirements for this project are currently under review and will be provided in a subsequent addendum.
2. What is the estimated construction budget?
There is no estimated construction budget available at this time.
3. In section B specifications section (4) states Fender Systems shall be delivered to Port of Seward freight dock. Contractor shall provide for delivery of the fender systems in the Port of Seward.
Unloading the Fender Systems from the vessel and landing on the freight dock adds another layer of logistics. Assuming there will be a marine contractor involved in installing the fenders with suitable equipment, can unloading the fender systems and delivery to ARRC freight dock scope be shifted to the marine contractor involved?
No. The intent is to have the fender materials onsite for use. The Fender System Provider/Contractor will be responsible for this delivery. Vessel shipper will require coordination with the terminal operator for the vessels and port uplands storage location. Normal unloading is performed by the terminal operator, North Star Terminal and Stevedore Company.
The Contractor’s shipper will need to coordinate and pay for their services. Contact information is provided below:
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 mailto:wallaces@akrr.com
Laura Marshall North Star Terminal & Stevedore Company LLC PO Box 497, Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-5477 – Office
(907) 491-1204 - Mobile lauram@northstarak.com
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
• 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
• Fuel / Oil Boom – fuel contractor Shoreside Petroleum – (907) 224-8040
• Boat repair fabrication -Catalyst Marine - (907) 224-2500
• Freight Dock Logistics -- Samson- 206-910-3243
4. To be clear, are the Cylindrical Energy Absorbers to be included in this solicitation scope?
Yes. See Specification for the “Donut” Cylindrical Energy Absorbers on Sheet 2 – General Notes, under materials.
Please acknowledge receipt of this and all addenda in your firms Supply Bid Form (Form 395-0129).
Sincerely, Contract Administration Specialist Alaska Railroad Corporation
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