February 26, 2026

Invitation to Bid

#26-12-214319

Alaska Railroad Corporation 327 W. Ship Creek Avenue

Anchorage, AK 99501

ARRC Passenger Coach Painting and Repair:

ARR 352

Cover Sheet

Response Required: This page must be completed and returned to ensure receipt of future addenda or additional information. Please email this form to wallaces@akrr.com All addenda will be forwarded to the contact name and number listed below.

Firms that have not returned the cover sheet will not be informed of addendums and will only be alerted to addendums by checking with the ARRC procurement officer or by checking ARRC’s internet site: www.akrr.com, select Suppliers and then Solicitations. Bidders must acknowledge the receipt of all addendums issued in their proposal/bid submittal.

Company Name

Mailing Address

City, State, Zip

Contact Name

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The Alaska Railroad Corporation web site www.alaskarailroad.com mailto:wallaces@akrr.com http://www.akrr.com/ http://www.alaskarailroad.com/

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION

327 W. Ship Creek Ave.

Anchorage, AK 99501 WallaceS@akrr.com

Phone 907-265-2425

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER INVITATION NUMBER: 26-12-214319

DATE OF INVITATION: February 26, SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT: Alaska Railroad Corporation

327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Attn Sarah Wallace

UNTIL 3:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME ON March 19, 2026, AT

WHICH TIME BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED.

ARRC Passenger Coach Painting and Repair ARR 352

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (“ARRC”) is soliciting bids from interested parties to repaint and repair passenger coaches as specified herein. Interested parties are invited to submit a bid to supply said items to ARRC. Bids must be submitted on the bid form contained herein and must be mailed or delivered to the above address. Bids received via E-mail will be considered non-responsive. The bid shall be in a sealed envelope with the bid number 26-12-214319 clearly printed on the face of the envelope. Bids must be complete and in U.S. dollars. See instructions and conditions enclosed herein.

ARRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or any part thereof, negotiate changes in bids, accept any bids or any part thereof, waive minor informalities or defects in any bids, and not to award the proposed contract if it is in the best interest of the ARRC.

ARRC shall not be held responsible for bidder’s lack of understanding of what is required by this bid. Should a bidder not understand any aspect of this bid, or require further explanation, or clarification regarding the intent or requirements of this bid, it shall be the responsibility of the bidder to seek guidance from the ARRC.

ARRC may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive offer whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be the most advantageous to the ARRC. ARRC may reject any or all offers if such action is in the best interest of ARRC and waives informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. Any resulting contract from this solicitation shall incorporate the Standard Instructions and General Terms and Conditions incorporated in this solicitation.

This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment of any kind, nor does it commit the ARRC to pay for any costs incurred in the submission of an offer or for any other cost incurred prior to the execution of a formal contract mailto:WallaceS@akrr.com

BIDDER/VENDOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS: PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE CAUTIONED

TO PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THIS CLAUSE. Bidder/contractor-imposed terms and conditions which conflict with this Invitation to Bid terms and conditions are considered counteroffers and, as such, will cause the Alaska Railroad Corporation to consider the bid non-responsive.

If a bidder attaches additional terms and conditions as part of the bid, such attachments must be accompanied by a disclaimer stating that in the event of conflict between the terms and conditions of this Invitation to Bid and the terms and conditions of the bidder/contractor, the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid will prevail.

Important: Work associated with this bid may be funded in part by funds from the Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”), an operating administration of the United States Department of Transportation; the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); and the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC). This solicitation package contains some provisions that are designated as applicable to FTA, FRA, and ARRC funded projects, mixed funding. See appendix G.

ARRC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program ARRC is an equal opportunity corporation that encourages the participation of DBEs as prime contractors and subcontractors on its contracts funded in whole or in part by the Federal Transit or Federal Highway Administrations. ARRC has a race neutral DBE Program and does not set DBE goals on individual solicitations. Nonetheless, the ARRC aspires to achieve an overall DBE participation of 4.0% in federal fiscal years 2025-2027 on contracts funded by agencies within the U.S. Department of Transportation. If this contract is funded in whole or in part by funds from the FTA, FEMA or the FHWA, it is imperative that you consult the Federal Terms and Conditions portion of this solicitation.

The Alaska Railroad is a member of Green Star (http://www.greenstarinc.org/). ARRC earned an initial Green Star Award in 1994 and a Green Star Air Quality Award in 2007. The Alaska Railroad considers Green Star membership to be a positive business attribute, and regards a Green Star award as a tangible sign of an organization’s commitment to environmental stewardship and continual improvement within its operations.

Please direct all responses and/or questions concerning this invitation to bid to Sarah Wallace, Alaska Railroad Corporation, Supply Management, 327 W. Ship Creek Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501, telephone number 907-265-2425, email address wallaces@akrr.com. Questions must be submitted in written form prior to March 17th, 2026. Questions submitted after that date will not be accepted.

Sincerely, Sarah Wallace Contract Administrator Specialist Alaska Railroad Corporation http://www.greenstarinc.org/ mailto:wallaces@akrr.com

INDEX

SECTION A SCOPE OF WORK / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SECTION B SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION C COST SCHEDULE

SECTION D BIDDERS QUESTIONNAIRE

SECTION E SUPPLY BID FORM

SECTION F GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SECTION G FEDERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ATTACHMENT A ARR 352 PAINT AND STYLING ARRANGEMENT

SUBMITTALS: Bids will not be considered if the following documents are not completely filled out and submitted at the time of bidding:

1. Supply Bid Form

2. Cost Schedule

3. Bidder’s Questionnaire

4. Federal Requirements: Appendix H:

22. FTA BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS-49 USC §5323(j); 49 CFR Part 661

25. CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF CONTRACT FUNDS FOR

LOBBYING-31 USC 1352, 49 CFR Part 19, 20

SECTION A:

SCOPE OF WORK & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Alaska Railroad ARR 352 Bistro Car Repair and Painting

Schedule:

The Contractor will have access to ARR 352 in Anchorage, AK starting April 6th, 2026. Car must be returned to the ARRC Anchorage Car Shop no later than April 27th, 2026.

Tools and Materials

All tools and materials necessary to accomplish the repairs and painting described below are the responsibility of the contractor.

Overview of Scope

Bistro car ARR 352 is constructed with steel sheeting over steel substructure and requires sandblasting exterior side sheeting to bare metal, replacing body work and repainting to keep in good working order. This contract is specifically to blast the car sides only (to the upper side angle) to bare metal to remove and replace failing body filler material which is delaminating in large sections. After blasting, car should be primed and a minimum amount of new body filler is to be applied and sanded to produce a fair surface without abrupt changes in curvature. Application of paint per Appendix B specifications and Attachment A “ARR 352 Paint and Styling Arrangement” is to follow.

The Car will be provided to the Contractor with interior intact and care must be taken to ensure that interior components are not damaged or adversely affected throughout the duration of the work. All costs associated with the repair or replacement of any portion of the interior as either a direct or indirect result of the work performed under this Contract will be the Contractor’s responsibility.

In preparation for painting, the Contactor shall remove all side facing windows (along with their associated gaskets), side mounted grab irons, louvers, trim, and any other appurtenances that are not intended to be painted. All items removed from the exterior of the coaches are to be labeled, stored and protected from damage until re-installation or return to ARRC. No parts are to be discarded. Special care is to be taken when handling the windows. All removed painted’ parts are to be stripped and repainted per the specifications in Appendix B prior to reinstallation.

Coach exterior sides are to be stripped of all coatings (including body filler) and repainted per Appendix B ‘Specifications for Repainting of Passenger Cars and Locomotive Exteriors’.

After removal of existing coating, an assessment of the coach’s structure is to be made by Owner’s representative with the contractor.

Minimum Qualifications

Contractor shall have its own rail accessible shop in which to perform all the work required in this solicitation. Contractor’s paint and repair facility shall meet all Local, State and Federal requirements for performing this work. Image is important to Alaska Railroad and as such the Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in painting and repair of heavy equipment. Experience painting railcars or locomotives is preferred. These minimum qualifications may not be satisfied by use of a sub-contractor.

Alaska Railroad employees must be allowed access to make repairs to the car included in this contract while located at contractor’s shop on an as-needed basis.

Scope of Work – Base Bid Items

Perform the following work on ARR 352:

Item No. 1: Disassembly and Media Blast

Disassembly

1. Remove all grab irons, blue flag brackets, lighted numbers, mirrors, windshield wipers, front and rear end lights, vent covers and speakers from car body side.

2. Remove all side windows and rubber seals. Retain window glass and seals for reinstallation after paint application.

Media Blast

1. Protect all surfaces not scheduled for removal of finishes (trucks, wheels, undercar equipment, vents, windows, etc.) per Appendix B, section 3.2.6.

2. Media blast all painted surfaces and remove all plastic body filler down to bare metal per Appendix B, section 3.2.5.

Payment will be made under:

PAY ITEM

Item No. Item Description Unit Quantity

1 Disassembly and media blast LS 1

Item No. 2: Bodywork and Prep for Paint

Bodywork

1. Prime all surfaces.

2. Apply minimum amount of new body filler to provide a continuous smooth exterior surface free from abrupt seams and discontinuities.

Prep for Printing

1. Clean and prepare all newly applied bodywork and primed surfaces scheduled for paint per Appendix B section 3.3. and the finish coating manufacturers written specifications.

No. Item Description Unit Quantity

2 Bodywork and Prep for Paint LS 1

Item No. 3: Paint Application, Finishing and Reassembly

Paint Application

1. After all repairs and improvements are made, paint car per Appendix B, ‘Specifications for the repainting of passenger cars and locomotive exteriors’ and Attachment A.

2. Paint exterior-exposed, bare-metal window frames black to match window seals.

Reassembly

1. Reinstall windows using original rubber seals.

2. Reinstall all removed equipment back to original location of coach (unless specifically indicated to discard) using new hardware matching original.

No. Item Description Unit Quantity

4 Paint Application, Finishing & Coach Reassembly

LS 1

Payment Schedule Application for progress payments may be submitted for up to 50% of each item as they are accomplished. Total progress payments may not exceed 50% of the total contract until final acceptance of coach has been approved by owners representative.

Contract Schedule

CAR NUMBER AVAILABLE

STARTING

SUBSTANTIAL

COMPLETION

FINAL COMPLETION

ARR 352

Milestone inspections The Milestone Inspections listed below must be accomplished with Owner’s representative present and signed off by ARRC representatives prior to starting the subsequent work. Work performed under future Milestones prior to approval of previous Milestone may require rework to allow proper inspection:

1. Initial walkthrough

a. Inspect window glazing condition, interior condition, scope of work & expectations.

2. After sandblast

a. Identify corrosion and metal repairs.

3. After repairs and roof sealing

a. Metal repairs and roof sealing must be approved in bare-metal state prior to application of body filler or primer.

4. After bodywork and primer, before final paint.

5. After paint

a. Prior to Final Assembly to address any paint rework.

6. Final assembly / prior to delivery

Milestone inspections should be planned by the contractor approximately one week in advance of inspection date and include all ARRC stakeholder personnel.

Substantial Completion: Substantial Completion shall be on or before the dates listed above, unless accepted and agreed upon otherwise by the Owner. This completion scope includes all work items contained within the Contract Documents up through Paint Application, properly completed, approved by the Owner and fully serviceable for the intended use.

Final Completion:

Final Completion of all work and return of ARR 352 shall be on or before April 27th, 2026.

Liquidated Damages: Should the Delivery Date be missed and if the Owner and the Contractor cannot agree on amenable terms of an extension then liquidated damages may be deducted.

Liquidated damages will be assessed in the sum of $7,500 therein for each calendar day of delay beyond the date of Substantial Completion. Liquidated damages shall not, in any event, exceed twenty percent (20%) of the Contract Price.

End of Section

SECTION B

SPECIFICATION FOR THE REPAINTING OF

PASSENGER CAR AND LOCOMOTIVE EXTERIORS

Revision No. 4, June 2016

SECTION PAGE

GENERAL 1

Scope 1 Reference Documents 1

MATERIALS 3

Abrasives 3 Coatings and Thinners 4 Colors 5 Caulks, Sealants and Body Fillers 6

EXECUTION 6

Workmanship 6 Surface Preparation 6 Seams, Uneven Surfaces 8 Application 8 Color Scheme 10

QUALITY CONTROL – CONTRATOR 11

UNACCEPTABLE DEFECTS 12

COMPLETION 12

WARRANTEE 12

TABLES 14

Table 1 – Coatings and thinners for the Exterior Surfaces 14 of Rail Cars.

Table 2 – Caulks, Sealants and Body Fillers for the 15

Exterior Surfaces of Rail Cars Table 3 – Surface Preparation and Maintenance Painting 16

Guidance for the Exterior Surfaces of Rail Cars.

Table 4 – Surface Preparation and Maintenance Painting 17

Guidance for the Exterior HVAC Wells and Roofs

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Scope: This specification covers the surface preparation and coating application requirements for performing maintenance painting on the exterior of railroad passenger cars and locomotives for Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC). In this context, exterior refers to the sides, roof, ends, vestibule interior(s) and underframe equipment. Substrates include existing intact and adherent coating, high strength low alloy carbon steel, aluminum and durable epoxy body filler. Maintenance painting may include any of the following strategies: spot repairs, spot repairs and over coating, zone repairs and full removal and replacement.

Surface preparation shall include methods for spot repairs, spot repairs and over coating, zone repairs and full removal and replacement of existing coating systems.

Power Washing, LPWC SSPC-SP WJ-4/NACE WJ-4

Solvent Cleaning SSPC-SP 1

Hand and Power Tool Cleaning SSPC-SP 2, SSPC-SP 3, SSPC-SP 15, SSPC, SP 11

Abrasive Blast Cleaning SSPC- SP 7/NACE No. 4, SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3, SSPC-SP 16

Aluminum Preparation ASTM D1730

Coating application methods include brush, roller, dauber, conventional spray, HVLP (high volume low pressure) spray, airless spray and plural component airless spray for polyurea application.

1.2 Reference Documents: The following is a listing of the publications referenced in this section of the Technical Specifications. Unless otherwise noted, the latest revision of the standards in effect at the time of bid shall apply. The absence of a reference otherwise identified does not negate the requirements or information therein.

American Society for Testing Materials ASTM D1730 09 Standard Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and

Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting

ASTM D 3359 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

ASTM D 4138 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Dry Paint

Thickness of Protective Coating Systems by Destructive Means

ASTM D 4285 Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air

ASTM D 4414 Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film

Thickness by Notch Gages

ASTM D 4417 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel. Method C

ASTM D 4541 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of

Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers

ASTM D4752 Standard Test Method for Measuring MEK Resistance of Ethyl Silicate (Inorganic) Zinc-Rich Primers by Solvent Rub”

ASTM D 6386 Standard Practice for Preparation of Zinc (Hot-Dip

Galvanized) Coated Iron and Steel Product and Hardware Surfaces for Painting

ASTM D 7091 Standard Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of

Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals

SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)

SSPC-SP 1 Solvent Cleaning

SSPC-SP 2 Hand Tool Cleaning

SSPC-SP 3 Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC-SP 15 Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC- SP 7/ NACE No. 4 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning

SSPC-SP 6/ NACE No. 3 Commercial Blast Cleaning

SSPC-SP WJ-4/NACE WJ-4 Waterjet Cleaning of Metals WJ-4 – Light Cleaning

SSPC-SP 16 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning of Coated and Uncoated

Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steels, and Non-Ferrous Metals

SSPC-VIS 1 Visual Standard for Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel

SSPC-VIS 3 Visual Standard for Hand and Power Tool Cleaned Steel

Equipment and Coating Manufacturer Published Instructions Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for General Industry

29 CFR 1926, Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for the Construction Industry

40 FR 261-268, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

2.0 MATERIALS: All supplied materials shall be finest quality, suitable for the intended purpose and supplied in original unopened containers. Provide Manufacturer’s Warranties for coating performance including blisters and adhesion to properly prepared surfaces. All finish coating products shall also be supplied with the Manufacturer’s Warranty for gloss and color retention. Provide manufacture technical data sheets and material safety data sheets for all materials supplied and incorporated into the work.

2.1 Abrasives: Supply abrasives meeting the requirements of SSPC-AB 1 (Mineral and

Slag Abrasives) and/or SSPC-AB 4 (Recyclable Encapsulated Abrasive Media). In no case shall steel or iron abrasives be used on stainless steel, aluminum or galvanized surfaces.

2.1.1 Mineral abrasives shall be Type 11, Grade 12 Class A3 mineral abrasives per

SSPC-AB 1 that will remove existing coating, rust, and scale from substrates to be prepared by abrasive blast cleaning. Abrasives shall be free of oil and meet the water-soluble contaminant requirements of Section 4.1.4.

When recyclable abrasives are used, verify the cleaned recycled abrasive meets the requirements of 4.4 Quality Control Tests for Recycled Work Mix.

2.1.2 Encapsulated abrasive (e.g. Spongjet) shall contain mineral abrasives meeting the requirements of 2.1.1. and produce an anchor profile of 0.5 to

1.5 mils. Recycled and cleaned encapsulated abrasive media shall conform to the requirements of SSPC-AB 4 Sections 6.2.1.2 Test for Classifier Efficiency, 6.2.2 Water-Soluble Contaminants and 6.2.3 Oil Content.

1 Natural mineral Abrasives 2 Abrasives that produce surface profiles of 1.5 to 2.5 mils (38 to 64 micrometers [μm]) when tested in accordance with Section 4.1.8.

3 Containing no more than 1.0% free silica

2.2 Coatings and Thinners: Provide paints, coatings, thinners in original unopened containers. Products or product components that have exceeded their shelf life before the date of application shall not be used. Use only thinners recommended by the coating manufacturer. The coating products listed herein are representative of the type and quality required for application. All coatings shall be provided by the same manufacturer4. Table 1 provides alternate systems by PPG Industries and Sherwin-Williams.

2.2.1 Substitutions - Materials specified are those which have been evaluated for the specific service. Products are listed to establish a standard of quality.

ARRC approved equal(s) for each product may be substituted. Submit requests for material substitution no later than two weeks5 prior to date of surface preparation. No substitution of materials is allowed without ARRC written approval. All coatings shall be provided by the same manufacturer4.

Products of manufacturers other than those specified or approved by ARRC will be accepted when proven to the satisfaction of the County they are equal in composition, durability, usefulness and convenience for the purpose intended. Substitutions will be considered provided the following minimum conditions are met:

The proposed coating or paint system shall have a dry film thickness (DFT) equal to or greater than that of the specified system.

The proposed coating or paint system shall employ an equal or greater number of separate coats.

The proposed coating or paint system shall employ coatings or paints of the same generic type.

All requests for substitution shall carry full descriptive literature and directions for application, along with complete information on generic type, non-volatile content by volume and a list of 10 similar projects, all at least three years old, where the coatings or paints have been applied to a similar exposure.

If the above-mentioned data appears to be in order, ARRC may require that the

Contractor provide certified laboratory data sheets showing the results of complete spectrographic and durability tests accomplished on the proposed substitute. An independent testing laboratory satisfactory to ARRC shall accomplish tests and all costs incurred in the testing program shall be borne by the Contractor. In any case, ARRC shall be sole and final judge of the

4 Should use of materials from different manufacturers be requested include a letter from at least one of the manufacturers that states it will warranty against all compatibility-related failures.

5 material availability may require a different lead time acceptability of any proposed substitution. Requests for substitution must be approved in writing.

2.2.2 Primer: Primer coats may include wash primers for aluminum, galvanized and stainless substrates, epoxy primer for steel surfaces or penetrating sealers to serve as tie- coats for application over existing coatings.

Dupont WP™ Chrome-Free Wash/Etching Pre-Treatment Primer

Corlar® 2.1-St™ Satin High Solids Epoxy Mastic

Imron® Industrial Strength Low VOC Polyurethane Primer

DuPont™ Epoxy DTM Primer/Sealer 2510S/2540S/2570S/2580CR under filler

2.2.3 Intermediate Coat: Intermediate coats may include epoxy, polyurethane or moisture cure polyurethane to provide barrier protection and film build.

Corlar® 2.1-St™ Satin High Solids Epoxy Mastic

2.2.4 Finish Coat: The finish coat shall be a two-component polyurethane product with excellent color retention weather resistance. Fluoropolymer coatings based on urethane chemistry may be submitted for review. Provide finish coating products in the colors required for the work. See Section 2.3 and Section 4.0 of this specification.

Imron® 3.5 HG™ +Polyurethane High Gloss Topcoat

Clear Coat- The clear coat shall be two-component polyurethane compatible with the finish coat

Imron® 3.5 HG-C™ High Gloss Clear Polyurethane

2.3 Colors: Provide finish coats to match the following color designations even if the coating supplier is not the manufacturer identified.

Aluminum: Seymour of Sycamore, Inc. #620-1411 Sherwin Williams B59S11

Other Colors:

Exterior Dupont Imron 5000 (numbers for Imron 3.5HG):

Yellow: 54701 Blue: 63203 Black: 24926 Silver: see Aluminum Clear Coat: Imron 3.5HG-C clear

Interior Dulux Color Numbers:

Beige: LFQ4G34P (locomotive cabs and short hoods) Grey: LF25W34P (locomotive engine rooms)

2.4 Caulks, Sealants and Body Fillers: Provide paintable caulks and sealants recommended by the coating manufacturer. Use high solids epoxy body putty suitable for repair of dents, buckles and depressions in the car bodies. Table 2 provides alternate products for use with PPG Industries systems.

Suitable products include:

DuPont™ Premier Filler™ LE 3401S™/LE 3404S™/ LE 3407S™ Urethane Primer Filler

DuPont Premium Lightweight Body Filler 313

3M™ Quick Grip Filler /3M™ Short Strand Fiberglass Reinforced Filler

3. 0 EXECUTION

3.1 Workmanship: The performance of all work will be in accordance with industry standards, best practices and applicable state local and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations. Public image is very important to ARRC and the major purpose in undertaking this work is to promote that image including appearance and stewardship.

3.2 Surface Preparation

NOTE: The contractor is hereby advised that many passenger cars still in service were built long before lead-based paints went out of favor and it is most likely that such paint will be found on them.

3.2.1 Surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with paint manufacturers’ requirements and recommendations to the extent that they exceed this specification. The contractor shall bring to the attention of ARRC’s project manager for resolution any conflict between these specifications and the manufacturer’s published data. Tables 3 and 4 provides summary directions for surface preparation based on the substrate and maintenance painting requirements. Do not conduct final surface preparation unless the substrate temperature is a minimum of 5oF above the dew point. Provide clean dry compressed air for all operations where air may be used for surface preparation, surface blow-down, and coating application.

3.2.2 Cleaning- Prior to beginning surface preparation power wash and solvent clean (SSPC-SP 1) all surfaces to be prepared and coated. Use cleaning aids acceptable to the Engineer as necessary to remove soot, soil, sap, and surface dirt. Do not conduct surface preparation unless the substrate temperature is a minimum of 5oF above the dew point.

3.2.3 Spot Repairs- All areas of rust, corrosion, defective paint, cracked, lifting, deformed or otherwise defective caulks, sealers and fillers and oxidation shall be removed Exposed bare metal shall be solvent cleaned and prepared by abrasive blast cleaning (SSPC-SP 6) or may be prepared using power tool cleaning (SSPC-SP 11 or SSPC-SP 15). Produce an anchor profile of

1.5 to 2.0 mils as measured in accordance with ASTM D4417 Method C.

Any defects on passenger cars requiring more than 1/8" of fillers shall be brought to the attention of ARRC and work held pending a decision as to best method for repair.

Prepare existing adherent existing coating that will remain around the spot repair by sanding using hand or power tools (SSPC-SP 2 or SSPC-SP 3).

Feather the edges of the coating around all spot repairs a minimum of 2 inches onto the existing coating and provides a smooth transition for the coating to be applied. Note that removed caulks, sealants and fillers will be replaced in kind. 3.2.3.

3.2.4 Spot Repairs and Overcoating- Perform spot repairs as required in Section

3.2.2. Adherent paint that will remain and be overcoated shall be etched or sanded in accordance with SSPC-SP 3 or SSPC-SP 7 for Steel and SSPC- SP 3 or SSPC-SP 16 for Aluminum and/or Stainless Steel.

3.2.5 Removal and Replacement- Complete or zone removal6 of the existing coatings shall be performed by abrasive blast cleaning in accordance with SSPC-SP 6. Provide an anchor profile of 1.5 to 2.0 mils as measured in accordance with ASTM D4417 Method C. Conduct cleaning with care when moving from steel to aluminum or stainless-steel surfaces to avoid excess damage and unacceptable anchor profiles.

6 Zone removal refers to large surface areas that require removal and replacement but not to the extent that the entire car requires maintenance painting. For example, the work may be limited to trucks or roofs.

3.2.6 Use of Abrasives- Whenever abrasive blasting is performed; protect all surfaces not to be painted from damage and contamination by abrasives.

This shall include air intakes, vents, bright metal, glass, gaskets, machined surfaces and mechanical and electrical equipment. All dust, abrasives, and other interference materials shall be removed before priming.

3.2.7 Cleanliness-Verify the degree of cleanliness meets the applicable surface preparation criteria. Use SSPC-Vis 1 as an aid in evaluating surfaces prepared by abrasive blast cleaning. Use SSPC-Vis 3 as an aid in evaluating surfaces prepared by hand and power tool cleaning.

3.3 Seams and Uneven Surfaces

All seams and uneven surfaces, dents (depressions) in surface shall be roughened, feathered out primed and filled with compatible body filler suitable for temperature extremes of -60 to +100 F. Some patch work may need to be continuous from seam to seam, to prevent an undesirable finish variation. Old lettering (unless it is to be reapplied) shall be sanded out or filled so as to be illegible after application of the primer coat.

3.3.1 In preparation for painting, girder sheets shall be repaired and any loose side sheeting re-secured using fastening techniques standard to the car’s original construction.

3.3.2 Holes, large dents, tears and corroded areas shall be patched (by welding with applicable type of stainless steel, aluminum or steel rod). Small dents (up to 1/8" deep) shall be filled using an epoxy or polyurethane body filler.

Patch all damaged areas. Priming of mild carbon steel and non-ferrous metals shall be done before occurrence of any corrosion (detectable by eye or touch). Total film thickness of primer shall be 5 to 6 mils (wet) applied in one coat.

3.4 Application

3.4.1 All materials shall be applied and allowed to cure in strict accordance with manufacturer’s requirements and recommendations. All applications and curing shall be done in a warm, dry and dust free atmosphere.

Ambient Conditions - Apply coatings under the following conditions unless the requirements of the coating manufacturer are more restrictive.

Surface and Air Temperatures - Between 50ºF and 110ºF.

Relative Humidity - Less than 85%.

Dew Point - Surface temperature at least 5ºF above the dew point temperature of the surrounding air.

Frost/Rain - Do not apply coatings to surfaces containing frost or during rain, fog, or similar conditions.

Remove and replace any paint that is exposed to unacceptable conditions (e.g. rain or dew) prior to adequate curing.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the old finish is compatible with the new materials for spot repairs and overcoating. Any rework necessary due to reaction between the two materials shall be performed at no charge to ARRC.

3.4.2 Pre-treat prepared bare aluminum surfaces with Dupont WP™ Chrome-

Free Wash/Etching Pre-Treatment Primer Primer Urethane DFT 3-5 Primer Epoxy Mastic DFT 5-8

3.4.3 Primer shall be applied immediately after completion of surface preparation. In the case of bare metal, it shall be completed before the formation of any oxides.

3.4.4 Total film thickness of primer shall be 5 to 6 mils.

3.4.5 Finish coat and lettering

3.4.6 Finish coats shall be applied well within the time limits after immediately prior coat as specified by the paint manufacturer.

3.4.7 Application shall consist of two coats totaling 1.5 to 2 mils DFT.

3.4.8 Lettering shall be applied as shown in the detailed diagram.

3.4.9 Required lettering and logos will be painted on and cleared over.

3.4.10 Edges of all logos and any other decals or Scotch-Lite shall be sealed with a coat of clear lacquer prior to final (clear) coat.

3.4.11 Final Coat: After all painting and lettering is complete the entire car body shall be given one coat of Dupont Imron 3.5 HG-C™ clear-coat within the recoat window of the pigmented finish coats. The finished product shall present a high gloss “wet” appearance.

4.0 Color Scheme

Paint scheme shall be as described in the specific painting diagram for the particular piece of equipment involved. The basic color scheme is described here for information only:

4.1 Aluminum, HSLA steel and flat panel Budd built (“smooth side”) passenger cars:

Car body:

Blue with two yellow strips (on sides only, corner post to corner post):

On girder sheet: 217/8 " wide from 57 ¼ " to 79 1/8" Above Top of Rail

(ATR).

On letter board: 3 7/8" wide from 131 7/8" to 135 3/4 " ATR.

Roof: Blue

Lettering:

Blue, on 21 7/8" yellow stripe as follows:

“ALASKA” in 9 1/4" (nominal) stylized font at left end of stripe (BR and AL), centered over truck.

Road number In 8" (nominal) stylized font, right end of strip (BR and AL), centered over truck.

Alaska Railroad logotype, 24” roundel, (yellow letters with open background allowing 63203 Blue to show), located at right end of each side (BL and AR) centered vertically on blue and horizontally 30” to the right of the visual end of the area (corner post or door post) if space permits, but not less than 21”. (Omit where space is insufficient.)

4.2 Underframe equipment: Black. Protect all tags, nameplates and stainless steel.

Do not paint these items.

4.3 Trucks: Silver (aluminum color enamel per 2.3 applied without primer)

4.4 Fluted Stainless steel passenger cars shall be unpainted except as follows:

Striping: A blue stripe shall run the full length of the letter board Lettering: “ALASKA” in extended yellow stylized font visually centered7 on the letter board. Name or road number in yellow stylized font on a blue background

7 On dome cars “visually centered” means centered on the dome.

Logotype, underframe equipment and trucks: same as smooth side cars

5.0 QUALITY CONTROL

5.1 Contractor - The Contractor shall be held in strict accordance with the requirements and intent of the Specifications.

5.1.1 The Contractor shall perform and document Quality Control inspections and testing specified herein on all phases of surface preparation and coating application throughout the duration of the contract. Procedures or practices not specifically defined herein may be used provided they meet recognized and acceptable professional standards and are approved by ARRC.

Ambient Conditions – Sling Psychrometer, Electronic Gages

Cleanliness of compressed air supplies- ASTM D4285 at least once per shift

Degree of Cleanliness – As defined in the appropriate preparation standard aided by use of SSPC-Vis 1 and SSPC-Vis 3

Anchor Profile - ASTM D4417 Method C

Coating Mixing and Thinning - Products and thinner batch numbers

Include induction time and potlife as appropriate.

Coating Wet Film Thickness (WFT) - ASTM D4414

Coating Dry Film Thickness (DFT) - SSPC-PA 2, Level 3 Criteria

5.1.2 All materials furnished and all work accomplished under the Contract shall be subject to Quality Assurance (QA) inspections by ARRC at its discretion.

The Contractor shall provide access and allow for adequate time to perform all inspections. ARRC will pay the cost of its own inspection.

5.1.3 Work accomplished in the absence of prescribed inspections and may be required to be removed and replaced under the proper inspection. The entire cost of removal and replacement, including the cost of all materials used in the work thus removed, shall be borne by the Contractor regardless of whether the work removed is found to be defective or not.

6.0 UNACCEPTABLE DEFECTS: Unacceptable defects in the applied coating system shall be corrected at no cost to ARRC. Unacceptable defects include deficiencies in surface preparation or coating application that are:

6.1 Detectable by touch or unaided eye at any distance such as:

Off spray or dry spray (rough, sandy finish)

Bubbles, blistering, cracked, lifting or peeling coating

Over-spray or any paint on bright metal, glass and surfaces not scheduled for painting

6.2 Visible from a distance of three feet or more in any lighting condition as determined by ARRC: These include:

Sags, curtains, runs or wrinkles

Air bubbles, pin holes, craters, fish eyes or other poor wetting

Blushing, color bleeding

Fuzzy color separation

Orange peel finish visible from a distance of 10 feet or greater

7. 0 COMPLETION

7.1 All masking shall be removed and touch-up work complete before equipment is released or shipped to ARRC.

7.2 ARRC reserves the right to perform a final inspection before shipping is permitted.

8. 0 WARRANTEE: The contractor shall warrantee the finish against defects in materials and workmanship for two years of normal service anywhere on the Alaska Railroad.

8.1 The Contractor warrantee shall include the adhesion of paint including bubbles, blisters, cracking, delamination, peeling and flaking between coats or between the underlying substrates and coating materials. If any repairs become necessary, the contractor shall perform the work at a time and place convenient to ARRC. ARRC shall make every effort to release the equipment to the contractor at a time and place convenient to the contractor, but actual performance will of necessity be constrained by operational considerations.

8.2 The coating manufacturer shall provide a ten year warranty against color or gloss change of the finish coat and clear coats following its inspection of the [completed] work.

Table 1 – Coatings and Thinners for the Exterior Surfaces of Rail Cars.

Coat

Manufacturer Product Recommendations

DuPont PPG SW

Primer

Dupont WP™ Chrome-Free Wash/Etching Pre-Treatment

Primer

PPG Delfleet F4940 3.5 VOC Wash Primer See note 1.

E2G970 Chrome Free Wash Primer

Corlar® 2.1-St™ Satin High Solids Epoxy Mastic

PPG Amercoat AT 370 Epoxy Primer NP75 Epoxy Primer

Imron® Industrial Strength Low VOC Polyurethane Primer - E2A819 Urethane

Primer DuPont™ Epoxy DTM

Primer/Sealer

2510S/2540S/2570S/2580CR

(for under filler)

E2A960 Epoxy

Sealer

Intermediate Corlar® 2.1-St™ Satin High Solids Epoxy Mastic

PPG Amercoat 370 Epoxy Primer NP75 Epoxy Primer

Finish

Imron® 3.5 HG™ +Polyurethane High Gloss Topcoat

PPG Amercoat 450H Polyurethane See Note 2.

Genesis® 3.5 Urethane Topcoat)

- PPG AUE 360 Polyurethane See Note 3. -

Clear Coat Imron® 3.5 HG-C™ High Gloss Clear Polyurethane PPG AUE40 Industrial Clear CC950 Clear coat

Note 1- Use only under Urethane Primers on Aluminum Note 2- This product is recommended to be used without a clear coat.

Note 3- This finish coat product can be clear coated with PPG AUE40 Industrial Clear

Table 2 – Caulks, Sealants and Body Fillers for the Exterior Surfaces of Rail Cars.

Caulks, Sealants and Body Fillers

DuPont PPG SW DuPont™ Premier Filler™ LE

3401S™/LE 3404S™/ LE

3407S™ Urethane Primer Filler

PPG Delfleet F 3975 Urethane Surfacer

Request Recommendations

DuPont Premium Lightweight Recommendation- Evercoat - Body Filler 313 Quantum Filler

Table 3 – Surface Preparation and Maintenance Painting Guidance for the Exterior Surfaces of Rail Cars.

Exterior Railcar Substrate

Maintenance Painting Surface Preparation Bare Metal

Treatment Primer Finish Clear Coat

Aluminum

Spot SP 2, SP 3, SP 15, SP 16 Wash Primer Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Zone SP 2, SP 3, SP 15, SP 6 Wash Primer Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Overcoat SP 2, SP3, SP 16 Wash Primer Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Replace SP 6 Wash Primer Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Steel

Spot SP 2, SP 3, SP 15, SP 16 Epoxy Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Zone SP 2, SP 3, SP 15, SP 6 Epoxy Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Overcoat SP 2, SP3 Epoxy Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Replace SP 6 Epoxy Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Stainless Steel

Spot SP 2, SP 3, SP 15, SP 16 Wash Primer Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Zone SP 2, SP 3, SP 15, SP 6 Wash Primer Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Overcoat SP 2, SP3, SP 16 Wash Primer Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Replace SP 6 Wash Primer Epoxy Polyurethane Polyurethane

Table 4 – Surface Preparation and Maintenance Painting Guidance for the Exterior HVAC Wells and Roofs.

Exterior Maintenance

Painting Surface

Preparation1 Bare Metal Treatment

Primer

Finish2 Clear

Coat

Railcar Roof

Spot SP 2, SP 3, SP

15, SP 16

Immersion Grade Epoxy

Recommended Epoxy Primer Polyurea N/A

Zone SP 2, SP 3, SP

15, SP 6

Immersion Grade Epoxy

Recommended Epoxy Primer Polyurea N/A

Replace SP 6 Immersion Grade Epoxy

Recommended Epoxy Primer Polyurea N/A

1. Polyurea does not lend itself to overcoating.

2. Polyurea shall be used to line HVAC wells to achieve a water tight seal from standing water. Other roof top surfaces may be coated with the systems identified for the metal substrate of the roof.

SECTION C

COST SCHEDULE

A bidder's failure to provide the information requested in this appendix will be cause for rejection of the offer on the basis of non-responsiveness. All prices quoted must be F.O.B. Ex Works, facility that work is being performed at.

Evaluation Factors:

Per Alaska Railroad Procurement Rules 1200.7-A the following factors may be used in determining the low bid but not limited to:

Transportation charges (shipping costs for the coaches to and from the contactor).

Other factors determined to be pertinent or peculiar to the procurement. (Airfare or other costs associated for inspections).

Award Criteria: An award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder that meets the requirements as set forth in the specifications and compliance thereof. The Alaska Railroad Corporation reserves the right to determine that all offered materials will serve the application intended and be in the best interest of the Alaska Railroad. Award will be made in the aggregate. The bid award is contingent on the availability of Federal Transit Administration and Alaska Railroad Corporation funds.

BASE BID ITEMS: ARR 352 Emergent Paint & Repairs

No. Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

1 Disassembly and media blast of car body

Lump Sum

Metal Repairs

3 Bodywork, sealing and prep for paint

Paint application, finishing and coach reassembly

Lump Sum Total:

The Undersigned has read the foregoing solicitation and hereby agrees to the terms and conditions stated therein by affixing his/her signature below.

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT: The Undersigned declares, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States, that neither he/she nor the firm, association, or corporation of which he/she is a member, has, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this Bid.

COMPANY NAME SIGNATURE BY AND FOR THE BIDDER

COMPANY ADDRESS PRINTED NAME OF ABOVE BIDDER

DATE OF BID

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER CONTACT EMAIL

SECTION D

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE

PART I - INSTRUCTIONS

1. All Bidders/Proposers submitting a Bid/Proposal for federally funded contracts are to complete and submit all Parts of this Questionnaire with their Bid or Proposal. Failure to complete and return this questionnaire, any false statements, or failure to answer question when required, may render the bid/proposal non-responsive. All responses must be typewritten or printed in ink.

All information must be legible.

2. Please state "not applicable" in questions clearly not applicable to Bidder/Proposer in connection with this solicitation. Do not omit any question.

3. The completed Questionnaire must be sworn to by a partner (if partnership), a duly authorized officer or individual (if a corporation or LLC), or a principal (if a sole proprietorship).

4. The term "Proposer" includes the term "Bidder" and also refers to the firm awarded the Contract. The term "Proposal" includes the term "Bid".

5. ARRC reserves the right to inquire further with respect to Proposer's responses; and Proposer consents to such further inquiry and agrees to furnish all relevant documents and information as requested by ARRC. Any response to this document prior or subsequent to Proposer's Proposal which is or may be construed as unfavorable to Proposer will not necessarily automatically result in a negative finding on the question of Proposer's responsibility or a decision to terminate the contract if it is awarded to Proposer.

PART II - IDENTITY OF PROPOSER

1. Proposer's Full Legal Name: ______________________________________________

2. The Proposer represents that it operates as the following form of legal entity: (Check whichever applies and fill in any appropriate blanks.)

� an individual or sole proprietorship � a general partnership � a limited partnership � a joint venture consisting of: ________________________________________ and _____________________________________________________________ (List all joint venturers on a separate sheet if this space is inadequate.)

� a non-profit organization � a corporation organized or incorporated under the laws of the following state or country: ___________________________ on the following date:

� a limited liability company organized under the laws of the following state or country:

____________________________ on the following date:

3. Proposer's federal taxpayer identification number: _____________________________

4. Proposer's Alaska business license number: __________________________________

5. Proposer's contractor’s license number (for construction only): ___________________

6. Proposer’s Certificate of Authority number:___________________

7 Proposer's legal address: ________________________________________________

Telephone Number: (____) ___________________ Fax Number: (____)_____________________

8 Proposer's local or authorized point of contract address:

Name: _________________________________ Title:__________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: (____) _______________ Fax Number: (____)________________

9. How long has the Proposer been in business? ________________________________

10. Has Proposer been in business under another name? If so, identify name and dates used.

11. Does your firm consider itself to be an MBE, WBE or DBE?

YES � NO � If answer is "YES," attach a copy of certification.

12. Number of employees: _______________ including ____________ employees in the State of Alaska.

PART III-CONTRACTING HISTORY

1. Has the Proposer been awarded any contracts within the last five years by ARRC, the State of Alaska, or any other public entity for the same or reasonably similar goods or services sought by this solicitation? If none, answer "No". If yes, on a separate sheet of paper describe those contracts beginning with the most recent. State the name of the contracting entity; give a brief description of the contract and the contract number, the dollar amount at award and at completion, date completed; state the contract period, the status of the contract, and the name, address, and telephone number of a contact person at the agency. Indicate if award was made to Proposer as prime contractor or joint venture. Proposer need not provide more than three such descriptions.

YES � NO �

2. Has the Proposer been awarded any private sector contracts within the last five years for the same or reasonably similar goods or services sought by this solicitation? If none, answer "No." If yes, on a separate sheet of paper provide the name and address of the contracting entity, a brief description of work, the dollar amount at award and at completion, date completed, status of the contract and name, address and telephone number of contact person as to each, beginning with the most recent. Indicate if Proposer acted as prime contractor or joint venture. Proposers need not provide more than three such descriptions.

YES � NO �

NOTE: ANY "YES" ANSWERS TO #3 BELOW MUST BE FULLY EXPLAINED ON A

SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER AND ATTACHED TO THIS QUESTIONAIRE.

3. In the past five years has the Proposer been the subject of any of the following actions?

A. Been suspended, debarred, disqualified, or otherwise declared ineligible to bid?

YES � NO �

B. Failed to complete a contract for a public or private entity?

C. Been denied a low-bid contract in spite of being the low bidder?

D. Had a contract terminated for any reason, including default?

E. Had liquidated damages assessed against it during or after completion of a contract?

YES � NO �

F. Been a defaulter, as principal, surety or otherwise?

G. Been denied an award of a public contract based upon a finding by a public agency that your company was not a responsible contractor?

YES � NO �

H. A public entity requested or required enforcement of any of its rights under a surety agreement on the basis of your company’s default or in lieu of declaring your company in default?

YES � NO �

I. Been denied a performance or payment bond by a surety company?

YES � NO �

J. Been required to pay back wages and/or penalties for failure to comply with state or federal prevailing wage or overtime laws?

YES � NO �

4. Does Proposer currently possess the financial, organizational, technical, equipment, facilities, and other resources necessary to supply the goods or services sought by this solicitation? If no, on a separate sheet of paper describe how you intend to obtain the resources necessary to supply the goods or services sought by this solicitation.

5. Does Proposer have any present or anticipated commitments and/or contractual obligations that might impact its ability to meet the required delivery or performance requirements of this solicitation? If yes, on a separate sheet of paper describe any apparent conflicts as between the requirements/commitments for this solicitation with respect to the use of Proposer's resources, such as management, technical expertise, financing, facilities,…