IFQ 24AST0501A Soldotna Sidewalk.pdf.crdownload

This is an Invitation for Quotes (IFQ) issued by the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety for the removal and replacement of the front sidewalk at the Alaska State Troopers Post in Soldotna, Alaska. The scope of work requires a qualified contractor to provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment, supervision, and necessary permits to construct a new concrete sidewalk meeting detailed specifications, including a minimum 5.5-inch thickness, 6 sack per yard concrete mix, Grade 60 rebar reinforcement spaced at 12-inch intervals, and a broom finish. Written proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on May 21, 2026, via email to Procurement Officer Chris Capps at chris.capps@alaska.gov. Pre-bid site walkthroughs are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and all questions must be submitted in writing prior to the proposal deadline. The contractor must complete the project by August 31, 2026. No specific contract award date has been identified.

The project cost estimate ranges from $50,000 to $75,000, with any quotes exceeding $75,000 deemed non-responsive; bonding is not required because the project cost does not exceed $100,000. The project is wholly state-funded with no federal funding involved. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This procurement is open to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and applies a 5 percent preference to Alaska Bidders and Alaska Products that meet specified criteria, as well as potential additional preferences for contractors with Alaska Veterans or Military Skills certifications. Contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance, Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $300,000 combined single limit per claim, and Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with matching limits. All personnel must pass Department of Public Safety personnel security clearance requirements, including fingerprinting and background checks, before being granted onsite access. Successful bidders must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Offerors must complete the State of Alaska Offeror's Questionnaire (Form SPC-008) to demonstrate financial capacity, equipment resources, and relevant construction experience, with documentation of previous State of Alaska construction contracts completed within the past 12 months.