Amendment 4 to ITB 270000004.pdf

This Amendment 4 to ITB 270000004 is issued by the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Administrative Services, to address questions from potential bidders regarding janitorial services at the Alaska Army National Guard Armory in Ketchikan. The amendment clarifies that the site visit requirement has been changed to a mandatory site visit to ensure all offerors receive consistent information about the facility layout, access points, and onsite conditions necessary for preparing accurate bids. The mandatory site visit requirement was implemented to promote fairness and consistency among bidders by providing equal firsthand awareness of the environment to be serviced. The amendment was issued on October 26, 2026, by Procurement Specialist Jannah Alagano, with contact available at (907) 428-7222 or MvaDasProcurement@alaska.gov.

The underlying ITB 270000004 solicits bids for comprehensive janitorial services to be performed twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with an estimated annual budget of $25,000 to $30,000 and a bid cap of $150,000. The initial contract term runs from November 9, 2026, through November 8, 2028, with an option to renew for three additional one-year terms at the State's discretion. The State of Alaska applies a 5% Alaska Bidder Preference, with additional potential preferences for Alaska Veterans (5%), Military Skills Program participants (2%), Employment Program participants (15%), and Alaskans with Disabilities (10%). The contractor must hold an Alaska business license, provide all equipment and materials at their own expense, maintain comprehensive insurance with the State named as additional insured, and is prohibited from using subcontractors. Liquidated damages of 5% of the monthly invoice apply for each missed service day, with deficiencies requiring correction within four hours of notification. The bid deadline is October 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time, with contract award anticipated the week of November 2, 2026.