Intent to Award 26-25-214742 Clear SFS Paving.pdf

This is an Intent to Award document for the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) related to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-25-214742 for traffic control, grading, paving, and striping work at the Clear Space Force Station crossing at ARRC Mile Post 392.9 in Clear, Alaska. The project scope includes removal of 300 square yards of existing pavement, installation of 50 tons of aggregate base course, placement of 68 tons of HMA Type 2 Class A asphalt, installation of 50 square yards of geotextile separation material, construction of a temporary single-lane detour with 325 tons of aggregate base course, mobilization and demobilization, traffic maintenance, and painted traffic markings including railroad crossing and stop bar symbols. The original bid closing date was July 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; however, Addendum 1 extended the deadline to July 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A non-mandatory site visit was scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with pre-registration required by July 7, 2026. Work is anticipated to begin in early August 2026 with substantial completion by October 15, 2026 and final completion by October 30, 2026. Work windows are constrained by train traffic, with 6-hour daily and nightly windows available outside passenger season (October 1 through April 12) and only 2-hour daily windows and 6-8-hour nightly windows during passenger season (April 12 through October 1).

The project is funded by ARRC and federal funding sources. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond or cashier's check, completed Construction Bid Form (Form 395-0121), Contractor's Responsibility Questionnaire, and a Cost Schedule with unit prices. The apparent low bidder must submit a Subcontractor List within five working days of notification and a Site Health and Safety Plan at least 10 days prior to work commencement. Upon award, the contractor must provide certificates of insurance and payment and performance bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Contractors and all employees and subcontractors must obtain base access and comply with Roadway Worker Protection training and 49 CFR Part 219 roadway worker standards. Prevailing wage rates established by the Alaska Department of Labor apply, and weekly certified payrolls complying with Davis-Bacon Act requirements must be submitted within seven days of each payday to certpayportal.akrr.com. Liquidated damages of $50 per minute apply for unauthorized lane closures or train delays, with minimum charges of $3,000 for passenger trains and $1,500 for other rail traffic. Offers remain valid for 30 days from bid opening.