Addendum No. 2 ITB 26-13-214320 Seward Freight Dock Expansion Fender System (003).pdf

This addendum issued by the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) serves to clarify terms and extend deadlines for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-13-214320 for the Seward Freight Dock Expansion Fender System project. The procurement requires the fabrication and delivery of six marine fender systems featuring ultra-high-molecular-weight (UHMW) panels and specialized attachment mechanisms according to detailed technical specifications. The original bid submission deadline of April 7, 2026, has been extended to April 21, 2026, with sealed bids due by 3:00 p.m. local time at ARRC's Anchorage office. The delivery date for the completed fender systems has correspondingly been extended from October 15, 2026, to October 29, 2026, with delivery required to the Port of Seward with a minimum of four weeks' notice. The contract term commences ten calendar days following award and extends through project completion, with performance expected to begin within ten days of the Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must submit detailed shop plans, material certifications, and fabricator certifications demonstrating compliance with all applicable requirements, with pricing quoted on an F.O.B. Port of Seward basis. Payment is structured in three phases: ten percent upon approval of submittals, forty percent upon approval of fabrication and quality reports, and fifty percent upon acceptance of delivered fenders. Bidder qualification requirements include being an original manufacturer, authorized distributor with inventory, or possessing five years of documented experience fabricating marine fender systems, along with demonstrated financial ability through audited financial statements. The project is funded in part by MARAD (Maritime Administration), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and ARRC, making it subject to federal procurement requirements including Buy America compliance certifications, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, debarment verification, and civil rights compliance obligations. Addendum No. 2 notes that specific Buy America/Buy American requirements determination is currently under review and will be provided in a subsequent addendum.