ARRC_Willow_Section_Pre-bid_Meeting_Location.pdf

This document is a pre-bid meeting location map for the Alaska Railroad Corporation's Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 26-11-214020 for right-of-way (ROW) brush clearing along ARRC MP186-195 in the Willow Section. The project involves brush clearing services along a specified railroad section, with bid posting on September 29, 2026, and bid closing at 3:00 P.M. Alaska Standard Time on October 20, 2026, with public opening of bids. A mandatory site visit and project tour will be conducted on October 7, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at the Willow Section House, as depicted on the attached map showing the Willow Community Center and surrounding area. Attendance is strictly limited to one estimator or authorized representative per bidding firm, with pre-registration required by 4:00 P.M. Alaska Time on October 5, 2026. Only pre-registered vendors who receive ARRC confirmation will be permitted to attend; no walk-in attendees, late registrations, substitutions, or additional firm representatives will be accommodated without prior written approval.

All attendees must comply with strict personal protective equipment requirements throughout the site visit, including a hard hat, ANSI-compliant high-visibility safety vest, safety glasses, and sturdy protective footwear with closed toes. Minimum rates of pay for laborers and mechanics apply, effective April 1, 2026, per Issue 52 guidelines. Interested vendors must contact Sarah Wallace at wallaces@akrr.com for pre-registration and direct all responses and questions concerning the invitation to bid in writing to the same contact. ARRC personnel will provide a project safety briefing and conduct a guided tour utilizing an ARRC high-rail bus due to vehicle capacity limitations and logistical requirements associated with railroad access and track protection.