Amendment 3 to ITB 270000004.pdf

Amendment 3 to ITB 270000004 is an official amendment issued by the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Administrative Services, pertaining to the AKARNG Ketchikan Janitorial Services solicitation. The amendment, issued on October 22, 2026, makes mandatory a site visit previously scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with failure to attend potentially resulting in the bid being deemed non-responsive and rejected without evaluation. Offerors must sign and return the amendment page with their bid submission; failure to do so may result in bid rejection. The original ITB 270000004 requests bids for comprehensive janitorial services at the Alaska Army National Guard Armory in Ketchikan, with services to be provided twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. The bid submission deadline is 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time on October 27, 2026, with contract award anticipated the week of November 2, 2026. The initial contract term runs from approximately November 9, 2026, through November 8, 2028, with three optional one-year renewal terms available at the State's discretion.

The estimated annual budget for this firm fixed-price contract is $25,000 to $30,000, with any bids exceeding $150,000 considered non-responsive. Alaska Bidder Preference of 5% applies, along with additional potential preferences including Alaska Veteran Preference (5%), Alaska Military Skills Program Preference (2%), Employment Program Preference (15%), and Alaskans with Disabilities Preference (10%). The contractor must hold an Alaska business license, provide all equipment and materials at their own expense, and maintain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation, commercial general liability at $2,000,000 aggregate, and commercial automobile liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit, with the State named as additional insured. Subcontractors and joint ventures are prohibited. Liquidated damages of 5% of the monthly invoice apply per missed service day, and contractors must correct deficiencies within four hours of notification. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice.