ADF&G ITB 2026-1100-0269 - Bethel Office Janitorial Services.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB 26-13-214320) is issued by the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) for the fabrication and delivery of marine fender systems supporting the Seward Freight Dock Extension project in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The procurement requires the fabrication of six complete marine fender systems according to detailed technical specifications provided by PN/MK Engineering, including ultra-high-molecular-weight (UHMW) fender panels and multiple attachment configurations. Sealed bids must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. local time on April 7, 2026, with public bid opening occurring at the same time at ARRC's Anchorage office. Bidders must submit comprehensive shop plans, material certifications, fabricator certifications, and compliance documentation. The fender systems must be delivered to the Port of Seward with minimum four weeks' notice prior to delivery, with an expected delivery date before October 15, 2026. The contract term commences ten calendar days after award and extends through project completion, with performance expected to begin within ten days of the Notice to Proceed.

Pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. Port of Seward, Alaska basis using the provided Cost Schedule form, with payment structured in three phases: 10 percent upon approval of submittals, 40 percent upon approval of fabrication and quality reports, and 50 percent upon acceptance of delivered fenders. Minimum bidder qualifications require that applicants be original manufacturers, authorized distributors maintaining inventory, or possess five years of documented experience fabricating marine fender systems or comparable engineered marine protection products, 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, requiring compliance with Buy America certifications, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, debarment verification, and civil rights obligations. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program participation is encouraged at the contractor's discretion but is not mandated as a set-aside. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified. ARRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose offer is most advantageous to ARRC.