ITB 2525N093 Yukon River Bridge Redecking.pdf

STATE OF ALASKA

INVITATION TO BID (ITB)

YUKON RIVER BRIDGE REDECKING (FHWA FUNDED)

ITB 2525N093

ISSUED FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Program Management and Administration, is soliciting bids for untreated timber to be used for re-decking the Yukon River Bridge.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you received this solicitation from the State of Alaska’s “Online Public Notice” web site, you must register with the procurement officer listed below if you desire to receive notification of subsequent amendments to the solicitation.

BIDDER'S NOTICE: By signature on this form, the bidder certifies that they comply with the following:

(1) the bidder has a valid Alaska business license or will obtain one prior to award of any contract resulting from this ITB. If the bidder possesses a valid

Alaska business license, the license number must be written below or one the following forms of evidence must be submitted with the bid:

• a canceled check for the business license fee;

• a copy of the business license application with a receipt date stamp from the State's business license office;

• a receipt from the State’s business license office for the license fee;

• a copy of the bidder’s valid business license;

• a sworn notarized affidavit that the bidder has applied and paid for a business license;

(2) the price(s) submitted was arrived at independently and without collusion, under penalty of perjury, and that the bidder is complying with:

• the laws of the State of Alaska;

• the applicable portion of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964;

• the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and the regulations issued thereunder by the state and federal government;

• the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the regulations issued thereunder by the state and federal government;

• the bid will remain open and valid for at least 90 days;

• all terms and conditions set out in this Invitation to Bid (ITB).

If a bidder does not hold an Alaska Business License (1) at the time designated in the ITB for opening the state will disallow the Alaska Bidder Preference.

Bids must also be submitted under the name as appearing on the bidder’s current Alaska business license in order to receive the Alaska Bidder Preference.

If a bidder fails to comply with (2) of this paragraph, the state may reject the bid, terminate the contract, or consider the contractor in default.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC

FACILITIES

DIVISION OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND

ADMINISTRATION

COMPANY SUBMITTING BID

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

PROCUREMENT OFFICER:

ADAM TOLLES PRINTED NAME

PHONE: (907) 451-1625

EMAIL: adam.tolles@alaska.gov DATE

STATE OF ALASKA – INVITATION TO BID ITB 2525N093

YUKON RIVER BRIDGE REDECKING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION & INSTRUCTIONS

SEC. 1.01 PURPOSE OF THE ITB

SEC. 1.02 FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS

SEC. 1.03 CONTRACT FUNDING

SEC. 1.04 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

SEC. 1.05 BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA ACT (BABA)

SEC. 1.06 BUDGET

SEC. 1.07 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS

SEC. 1.08 REQUIRED REVIEW

SEC. 1.09 QUESTIONS PRIOR TO DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS

SEC. 1.10 ASSISTANCE TO BIDDERS WITH A DISABILITY

SEC. 1.11 AMENDMENTS TO BIDS

SEC. 1.12 AMENDMENTS TO THE ITB

SEC. 1.13 ITB SCHEDULE

SEC. 1.14 ALTERNATE BIDS

SEC. 1.15 SUPPORTING INFORMATION

SEC. 1.16 FIRM, UNQUALIFIED, AND UNCONDITIONAL OFFER

SECTION 2. SCOPE OF WORK AND CONTRACT INFORMATION

SEC. 2.01 SCOPE OF WORK

SEC. 2.02 CONTRACT TERM

SEC. 2.03 PAYMENT FOR STATE PURCHASES

SEC. 2.04 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

SEC. 2.05 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE LOCATION

SEC. 2.06 THIRD-PARTY FINANCING AGREEMENTS NOT ALLOWED

SEC. 2.07 SUBCONTRACTORS

SEC. 2.08 JOINT VENTURES

SEC. 2.09 F.O.B. POINT

SEC. 2.10 INSPECTION & MODIFICATION - REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNACCEPTABLE DELIVERABLES

SEC. 2.11 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

SEC. 2.12 DISCONTINUED ITEMS

SEC. 2.13 SHIPPING DAMAGE

SEC. 2.14 CONTRACT CHANGES – UNANTICIPATED AMENDMENTS

SEC. 2.15 CONTINUING OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR

SEC. 2.16 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

SEC. 2.17 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

SEC. 2.18 WARRANTY

SEC. 2.19 INDEMNIFICATION

SEC. 2.20 INSURANCE

SECTION 3. BID FORMAT AND CONTENT

SEC. 3.01 BID FORMS

SEC. 3.02 PRICES

SECTION 4. EVALUATION AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION

SEC. 4.01 EVALUATION OF BIDS

SEC. 4.02 EXTENSION OF PRICES

SEC. 4.03 METHOD OF AWARD

SEC. 4.04 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

SECTION 5. GENERAL PROCESS AND LEGAL INFORMATION

SEC. 5.01 ALASKA BUSINESS LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIRED LICENSES

SEC. 5.02 AUTHORITY

SEC. 5.03 COMPLIANCE

SEC. 5.04 SUITABLE MATERIALS, ETC

SEC. 5.05 SPECIFICATIONS

SEC. 5.06 ITEM UPGRADES

SEC. 5.07 CONTRACTOR SITE INSPECTION

SEC. 5.08 ORDER DOCUMENTS

SEC. 5.09 HUMAN TRAFFICKING

SEC. 5.10 RIGHT OF REJECTION

SEC. 5.11 STATE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARATION COSTS

SEC. 5.12 DISCLOSURE OF BID CONTENTS

SEC. 5.13 ASSIGNMENTS

SEC. 5.14 FORCE MAJEURE (IMPOSSIBILITY TO PERFORM)

SEC. 5.15 DEFAULT

SEC. 5.16 DISPUTES

SEC. 5.17 SEVERABILITY

SEC. 5.18 CONTRACT CANCELLATION

SEC. 5.19 GOVERNING LAW; FORUM SELECTION

SEC. 5.20 QUALIFIED BIDDERS

SEC. 5.21 FEDERALLY IMPOSED TARIFFS

SEC. 5.22 PROTEST

SECTION 6. ATTACHMENTS

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION & INSTRUCTIONS

SEC. 1.01 PURPOSE OF THE ITB

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Program Management and Administration, is soliciting bids for 4,320 untreated timbers to be used for re-decking the Yukon River Bridge. See Scope of Work for specifications.

SEC. 1.02 FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS

Required Contract Provisions for Federal-Aid Contracts, Form Federal Aid Provisions (FHWA) pages 1 through 14 is attached to this document. This contract incorporates the provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The Contractor must identify all known federal requirements that apply to the proposal, the evaluation, or the contract.

SEC. 1.03 CONTRACT FUNDING

The funding of the resultant contract will be provided by the U.S. Federal Highways Administration (FHWA).

Federal funds are identified and appropriated for the first term of the contract. Payment and performance obligations for additional terms of the contract are subject to the availability and appropriation of funds.

SEC. 1.04 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Statement of Financial Assistance: This Procurement is subject in part to financial assistance grants agreement between the State of Alaska and both the U.S. Department of Transportation and the (FHWA).

SEC. 36.30.890. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE

If a procurement involves the expenditure of federal funds or federal assistance and there is a conflict between a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under a provision of this chapter and a federal statute, regulation, policy, or requirement, the federal statute, regulation, policy, or requirement shall prevail.

2 AAC 12.730. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE

If a procurement involves the expenditure or federal funds or requires federal assistance and there is a conflict between a provision of this chapter and federal statute, regulation, policy, or requirement, the procurement officer shall comply with the federal statute, regulation, policy, or requirement. Authority: AS 36.30.040; AS 36.30.890

SEC. 1.05 BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA ACT (BABA)

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) (BIL, div. G, § 70901-27) BABA Section 70914 includes a Buy America preference that all Federal agencies must apply to any Federal financial assistance program for infrastructure that is not already subject to existing Buy America requirements for the relevant categories.

2 CFR 184.3: defines construction materials to mean, “articles, materials, or supplies that consist of only one of” the listed materials:

2 CFR Section 184.6: Lumber: All manufacturing processes, from initial debarking through treatment and planing, occurred in the United States.

SEC. 1.06 BUDGET

The budget for this purchase is $650,000.00. Any bids received exceeding this amount will be considered nonresponsive.

SEC. 1.07 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS

Bids must be received no later than 2:00 pm Alaska Time on March 10, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened. Late bids or amendments will be considered non-responsive and will not be opened or accepted for evaluation. prior experience

No specific minimums have been set for this ITB.

SEC. 1.08 REQUIRED REVIEW

Bidders shall carefully review this ITB for defects and questionable or objectionable material. Comments concerning defects and questionable or objectionable material in the ITB should be made in writing and received by the procurement officer at least ten days before the deadline for receipt of bids. This will allow time for an amendment to be issued if one is required. It will also help prevent the opening of a defective bid, upon which award cannot be made, and the resultant exposure of bidders' prices.

SEC. 1.09 QUESTIONS PRIOR TO DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS

All questions must be in writing and directed to the procurement officer. The interested party must confirm telephone conversations in writing. Two types of questions generally arise. One may be answered by directing the questioner to a specific section of the ITB. These questions may be answered over the telephone. Other questions may be more complex and may require a written amendment to the ITB. The procurement officer will make that decision.

Bidders may submit bids electronically or in hard copy. If submitting via hard copy, the bidder must submit one hard copy of their entire bid, to the procurement officer in a sealed package.

The sealed bid package must be addressed as follows:

If using U.S. mail, please use the following address:

Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Division of Program Management and Administration

Attention: Adam Tolles Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number: 2525N093

ITB Title: Yukon River Bridge Redecking (FHWA Funded)

2301 PEGER ROAD

FAIRBANKS, AK 99709

If using a delivery service or courier, please use the following address:

Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Division of Program Management and Administration

Attention: Adam Tolles Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number: 2525N093

ITB Title: Yukon River Bridge Redecking (FHWA Funded)

2301 PEGER ROAD

FAIRBANKS, AK 99709

If submitting your bid electronically, the entire bid must be emailed to dotstatewideprocurement@alaska.gov and must contain the ITB number in the subject line of the email. The maximum size of a single email (including all text and attachments) that can be received by the state is 20mb (megabytes). If the email containing the bid exceeds this size, the bid must be sent in multiple emails that are each less than 20 megabytes and each email must comply with the requirements described above.

Please note that email transmission is not instantaneous. Like sending a hard copy bid, if you are emailing your bid, the state recommends sending it enough ahead of time to ensure the email is delivered by the deadline for receipt of bids.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to contact the issuing agency at 907-465-8223 to confirm that the entire bid has been received. The state is not responsible for unreadable, corrupt, or missing attachments.

SEC. 1.10 ASSISTANCE TO BIDDERS WITH A DISABILITY

Bidders with a disability may receive accommodation regarding the means of communicating this ITB or participating in the procurement process. For more information, contact the procurement officer no later than ten days prior to the deadline for receipt of bids.

SEC. 1.11 AMENDMENTS TO BIDS

Amendments to or withdrawals of bids will only be allowed if acceptable requests are received prior to the deadline that is set for receipt of bids, in accordance with 2 AAC 12.140. No amendments or withdrawals will be accepted after the deadline unless the delay is due to an error of the contracting agency, in accordance with 2

AAC 12.160.

SEC. 1.12 AMENDMENTS TO THE ITB

If an amendment is issued before the deadline for receipt of bids, the amendment will be posted on the State of Alaska Online Public Notice (OPN) website. The link to the posting of the amendment will be provided to all who were notified of the ITB and to those who have registered with the procurement officer after receiving the ITB from the OPN.

SEC. 1.13 ITB SCHEDULE

The ITB schedule below represents the State of Alaska’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. If a component of this schedule, such as the deadline for receipt of bids, is delayed, the rest of the schedule may be shifted accordingly. All times are Alaska Standard Time (AST).

ACTIVITY TIME DATE

Issue Date / ITB Released 02/26/2025

Deadline for Receipt of Bids / Bid Due Date 2:00 pm 03/10/2025

Bid Evaluations Complete 03/11/2025

Notice of Intent to Award 03/11/2025

Contract Issued 03/21/2025

This ITB does not, by itself, obligate the state. The state's obligation will commence when the contract is approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, or the Commissioner's designee.

Upon written notice to the contractor, the state may set a different starting date for the contract. The state will mailto:dotstatewideprocurement@alaska.gov not be responsible for any work done by the contractor, even work done in good faith, if it occurs prior to the contract start date set by the state.

SEC. 1.14 ALTERNATE BIDS

Bidders may only submit one bid for evaluation. In accordance with 2 AAC 12.830 alternate bids (bids that offer something different than what is asked for) will be rejected.

SEC. 1.15 SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Provided a bid meets the requirements for a definite, firm, unqualified, and unconditional offer, the state reserves the right to request supplemental information from the bidder, after the bids have been opened, to ensure that the products or services offered completely meet the ITB requirements. The requirement for such supplemental information will be at the reasonable discretion of the state and may include the requirement that a bidder will provide a sample product(s) so that the state can make a first-hand examination and determination.

A bidder's failure to provide this supplemental information or the product sample(s), within the time set by the state, may cause the state to consider the offer non-responsive and reject the bid.

SEC. 1.16 FIRM, UNQUALIFIED, AND UNCONDITIONAL OFFER

To be responsive a bid must constitute a definite, firm, unqualified and unconditional offer to meet all the material terms of the ITB. Material terms are those that could affect the price, quantity, quality, or delivery. Also included as material terms are those which are clearly identified in the ITB, and which must be complied with at risk of bid rejection for non-responsiveness.

SECTION 2. SCOPE OF WORK AND CONTRACT INFORMATION

SEC. 2.01 SCOPE OF WORK

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Program Management and Administration, is soliciting bids for 4,320 untreated timbers to be used for re-decking the Yukon River Bridge. Timbers will be shipped F.O.B. to Seven Mile Camp at Milepost 62 of the Dalton Highway and must be unloaded on site. The State will provide a clear storage area. Dunnage will be required to be laid by the supplier to ensure the timbers have a dry level surface that is free of debris.

Timber specifications are as follows:

• Timbers shall be Douglas Fir #2 or better

• Surfacing: S1S2E.

• No more than 24 % moisture content.

• Ends shall be square cut.

• Any surfacing shall be done on the “Heart wood” side only, timbers surfaced on the “bark side” will be rejected.

• Nominal size 3”x12”x16’ is the requested, finished dimensions of 2.75”x11.75”x16’ will be accepted.

• The delivered unit (s) shall be fully weather wrapped.

• Dunnage material shall be wood, minimum of 3.5” high, banded to the bottom of unit to aid in handling.

Timber must be delivered F.O.B. by August 22, 2025. Bids received with a delivery date later than August 22, 2025, will be considered non-responsive.

REJECTION: Any product may be rejected if it fails to conform to these specifications. If the product fails to meet specifications the State will, at its option, cancel the contract, or allow the contractor to replace the defective product. In no instance will the State pay any cost associated with the remedy for the defective product. The return shipment of refused product will be solely at the Contractor's expense.

SEC. 2.02 CONTRACT TERM

This agreement constitutes a one-time purchase for the goods and/or services specified in section 2.01 of this

ITB.

SEC. 2.03 PAYMENT FOR STATE PURCHASES

No payment will be made until the contract is approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities or the Commissioner's designee. Under no conditions will the state be liable for the payment of any interest charges associated with the cost of the contract. The state is not responsible for and will not pay local, state, or federal taxes. All costs associated with the contract must be stated in U.S. currency.

Payment for agreements under $500,000 for the undisputed purchase of goods or services provided to a state agency, will be made within 30 days of the receipt of a proper billing or the delivery of the goods or services to the location(s) specified in the agreement, whichever is later. A late payment is subject to 1.5% interest per month on the unpaid balance. Interest will not be paid if there is a dispute or if there is an agreement that establishes a lower interest rate or precludes the charging of interest.

Any single contract payments of $1 million or higher must be accepted by the contractor via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

SEC. 2.04 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The administration of this contract is the responsibility of the procurement officer or person appointed by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Program Management and Administration.

SEC. 2.05 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE LOCATION

By signature on their bid, the bidder certifies that all services provided under this contract by the contractor and all subcontractors shall be performed in the United States.

If the bidder cannot certify that all work will be performed in the United States, the bidder must contact the procurement officer in writing to request a waiver at least 10 days prior to the deadline for receipt of bids.

The request must include a detailed description of the portion of work that will be performed outside the United States, where, by whom, and the reason the waiver is necessary.

Failure to comply with these requirements may cause the state to reject the bid as non-responsive or cancel the contract.

SEC. 2.06 THIRD-PARTY FINANCING AGREEMENTS NOT ALLOWED

Third-party financing agreements will not be permitted under the resulting contract.

SEC. 2.07 SUBCONTRACTORS

Subcontractors will not be allowed.

SEC. 2.08 JOINT VENTURES

Joint ventures will not be allowed.

SEC. 2.09 F.O.B. POINT

The F.O.B. point for all items purchased under this contract is the final destination of Seven Mile Camp at Milepost 62 of the Dalton Highway Sagwon, Alaska 99519. Ownership of and title to the ordered items remains with the contractor until the items have been delivered to their final destination and are accepted by the state.

The cost of shipping and delivery is to be included in the bid price.

SEC. 2.10 INSPECTION & MODIFICATION - REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNACCEPTABLE

DELIVERABLES

The contractor is responsible for providing all products or the completion of all work set out in the contract. All products or work is subject to inspection, evaluation, and approval by the state. The state may employ all reasonable means to ensure that the work is progressing and being performed in compliance with the contract.

The state may instruct the contractor to make corrections or modifications if needed in order to accomplish the contract’s intent. The contractor will not unreasonably withhold such changes.

Substantial failure of the contractor to perform the contract may cause the state to terminate the contract. In this event, the state may require the contractor to reimburse monies paid (based on the identified portion of unacceptable products or work received) and may seek associated damages.

SEC. 2.11 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

Equipment offered (including for lease) may be subject to inspection and approval by the state prior to the award of the ITB. The equipment and attachments must be in good repair and capable of performing the work for which they were designed.

SEC. 2.12 DISCONTINUED ITEMS

In the event an item is discontinued by the manufacturer during the life of the contract, another item may be substituted, provided that the procurement officer makes a written determination that it is equal to or better than the discontinued item and provided that it is sold at the same price or less than the discontinued item.

SEC. 2.13 SHIPPING DAMAGE

The state will not accept or pay for damaged goods. The contractor must file all claims against the carrier(s) for damages incurred to items in transit from the point of origin to the ultimate destination. The state will provide the contractor with written notice when damaged goods are received. The state will deduct the cost of the damaged goods from the invoice prior to payment. The contractor must file all claims against the carrier(s) for reimbursement of the loss.

SEC. 2.14 CONTRACT CHANGES – UNANTICIPATED AMENDMENTS

During the course of this contract, the contractor may be required to perform additional work. That work will be within the general scope of the initial contract. When additional work is required, the state will provide the contractor a written description of the additional work and request the contractor to submit a firm time schedule for accomplishing the additional work and a firm price for the additional work. Cost and pricing data must be provided to justify the cost of such amendments per AS 36.30.400.

The contractor will not commence additional work until the procurement officer has secured required state approvals necessary and issued a written contract amendment.

SEC. 2.15 CONTINUING OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR

Notwithstanding the expiration date of a contract resulting from this ITB, the contractor is obligated to fulfill its responsibilities until warranty, guarantee, maintenance, and parts availability requirements have completely expired.

SEC. 2.16 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

All invoices produced by the contractor must contain the following information at a minimum:

1. One invoice per order.

2. Invoices must clearly identify the Purchase Order, Location, Lot number, item description, quantity, unit price, total extended price and shipping price. Shipping costs must be a separate line item on the invoice and must match the certified copies of, or actual shipping invoice(s)

Invoices must be billed to the ordering agency's address shown on the individual Purchase Order, Contract Award or Delivery Order. The state will make payment after it receives the goods or services and the invoice. Questions concerning payment must be addressed to the ordering agency.

SEC. 2.17 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

The quantities referenced in this ITB are estimated requirements and may vary more or less from the quantities actually purchased. The State does not guarantee any minimum or maximum purchase. Orders will be issued throughout the contract period on an as-needed basis.

SEC. 2.18 WARRANTY

The contractor warrants every unit purchased against faulty materials and workmanship for a minimum period of at least five (5) years or the manufacturer’s standard warranty, whichever is longer. Warranty will include all necessary parts, labor and on-site technical support. If, during this period, faults develop with the unit or components of the unit, they will be repaired or replaced without any cost, including any transportation or freight cost, to the state. Bids, which include supplemental warranties, will be accepted, but supplemental warranties that conflict with or diminish the state's rights under this warranty clause will be considered null and void. The state is not responsible for identifying conflicting warranty conditions before issuing a contract award. After award of the contract:

1. if a conflict arises between the supplemental warranty and the warranty in this ITB, the warranty in the ITB will prevail; and

2. if the state's rights are diminished as a result of application of the supplemental warranty, the supplemental warranty will be considered null and void and the ITB warranty will prevail.

By signature on the face page of this ITB the bidder acknowledges this requirement and indicates unconditional acceptance of this warranty clause.

SEC. 2.19 INDEMNIFICATION

The contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the contracting agency from and against any claim of, or liability for error, omission or negligent act of the contractor under this agreement. The contractor shall not be required to indemnify the contracting agency for a claim of, or liability for, the independent negligence of the contracting agency. If there is a claim of, or liability for, the joint negligent error or omission of the contractor and the independent negligence of the contracting agency, the indemnification and hold harmless obligation shall be apportioned on a comparative fault basis.

“Contractor” and “contracting agency”, as used within this and the following article, include the employees, agents and other contractors who are directly responsible, respectively, to each. The term “independent negligence” is negligence other than in the contracting agency’s selection, administration, monitoring, or controlling of the contractor and in approving or accepting the contractor’s work.

SEC. 2.20 INSURANCE

Without limiting the contractor's indemnification, it is agreed that the contractor shall purchase at its own expense and maintain in force at all times during the performance of services under this agreement the following policies of insurance. Where specific limits are shown, it is understood that they shall be the minimum acceptable limits.

If the contractor's policy contains higher limits, the state shall be entitled to coverage to the extent of such higher limits.

Certificates of Insurance must be furnished to the procurement officer prior to contract approval and must provide for a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change of conditions in accordance with policy provisions.

Failure to furnish satisfactory evidence of insurance or lapse of the policy is a material breach of this contract and shall be grounds for termination of the contractor's services. All insurance policies shall comply with and be issued by insurers licensed to transact the business of insurance under AS 21.

Proof of insurance is required for the following:

• Workers' Compensation Insurance: The contractor shall provide and maintain, for all employees engaged in work under this contract, coverage as required by AS 23.30.045, and where applicable, any other statutory obligations including but not limited to Federal U.S.L. & H. and Jones Act requirements. The policy must waive subrogation against the state.

• Commercial General Liability Insurance: covering all business premises and operations used by the contractor in the performance of services under this agreement with minimum coverage limits of $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence.

• Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance: covering all vehicles used by the contractor in the performance of services under this agreement with minimum coverage limits of $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence.

SECTION 3. BID FORMAT AND CONTENT

SEC. 3.01 BID FORMS

Bidders shall use the front page of this ITB, the Bid Submission Cover Sheet, and any other forms identified in this ITB for submitting bids. All bids must be signed by an individual authorized to bind the bidder to the provisions of the ITB.

BIDDER'S CERTIFICATION

By signature on the bid, the bidder certifies that they comply with the following:

A. the laws of the State of Alaska;

B. the applicable portion of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964;

C. the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and the regulations issued thereunder by the state and federal government;

D. the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the regulations issued thereunder by the state and federal government;

E. all terms and conditions set out in this ITB;

F. the price(s) submitted was arrived at independently arrived and without collusion, under penalty of perjury; and

G. that the bid will remain open and valid for at least 90 days.

If any bidder fails to comply with [a] through [g] of this paragraph, the state reserves the right to disregard the bid, terminate the contract, or consider the contractor in default.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Each bid shall include a statement indicating whether the company or any individuals working on the contract has a possible conflict of interest (e.g., currently employed by the State of Alaska or formerly employed by the State of Alaska within the past two years) and, if so, the nature of that conflict. The procurement officer reserves the right to consider a bid non-responsive and reject it or cancel the award if any interest disclosed from any source could either give the appearance of a conflict or cause speculation as to the objectivity of the contract to be performed by the bidder.

SEC. 3.02 PRICES

The bidder shall state prices in the units of issue on this ITB. Prices quoted in bids must be exclusive of federal, state, and local taxes. If the bidder believes that certain taxes are payable by the state, the bidder may list such taxes separately, directly below the bid price for the affected item.

SECTION 4. EVALUATION AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION

SEC. 4.01 EVALUATION OF BIDS

After bid opening, the procurement officer will evaluate the bids for responsiveness. Bids deemed non-responsive will be eliminated from further consideration. An evaluation may not be based on discrimination due the race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, or political affiliation of the bidder.

SEC. 4.02 EXTENSION OF PRICES

In case of error in the extension of prices in the bid, the unit prices will govern; in a lot bid, the lot prices will govern.

SEC. 4.03 METHOD OF AWARD

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. To be considered responsive, bidders must bid on all items.

SEC. 4.04 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

After the responses to this ITB have been opened and evaluated, a tabulation of the bids will be prepared. This tabulation, called a Notice of Intent to Award, serves two purposes. It lists the name of each company or person that offered a bid and the price they bid. It also provides notice of the state's intent to award a contract(s) to the bidder(s) indicated. A copy of the Notice of Intent will be sent to each company or person who responded to the ITB. Bidders identified as the apparent low responsive bidders are instructed not to proceed until a Purchase Order, Contract Award, Lease, or some other form of written notice is given by the procurement officer. A company or person who proceeds prior to receiving a Purchase Order, Contract Award, Lease, or some other form of written notice from the procurement officer does so without a contract and at their own risk.

SECTION 5. GENERAL PROCESS AND LEGAL INFORMATION

SEC. 5.01 ALASKA BUSINESS LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIRED LICENSES

Prior to the award of a contract, a bidder must hold a valid Alaska business license. However, to receive the Alaska Bidder Preference and other related preferences, such as the Alaska Veteran Preference and Alaskans with Disabilities Preference, a bidder must hold a valid Alaska business license prior to the deadline for receipt of bids.

Bidders should contact the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing, PO Box 110806, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0806, for information on these licenses. Acceptable evidence that the bidder possesses a valid Alaska business license may consist of any one of the following:

• copy of an Alaska business license,

• certification on the bid that the bidder has a valid Alaska business license and has included the license number in the bid,

• a canceled check for the Alaska business license fee,

• a copy of the Alaska business license application with a receipt stamp from the state's occupational licensing office, or

• a sworn and notarized statement that the bidder has applied and paid for the Alaska business license.

You are not required to hold a valid Alaska business license at the time bids are opened if you possess one of the following licenses and are offering services or supplies under that specific line of business:

• fisheries business licenses issued by Alaska Department of Revenue or Alaska Department of Fish and Game,

• liquor licenses issued by Alaska Department of Revenue for alcohol sales only,

• insurance licenses issued by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Division of Insurance, or

• Mining licenses issued by Alaska Department of Revenue.

Prior the deadline for receipt of bids, all bidders must hold any other necessary applicable professional licenses required by Alaska Statute.

SEC. 5.02 AUTHORITY

This ITB is written in accordance with AS 36.30 and 2 AAC 12.

SEC. 5.03 COMPLIANCE

In the performance of a contract that results from this ITB, the contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and borough regulations, codes, and laws; be liable for all required insurance, licenses, permits and bonds;

and pay all applicable federal, state, and borough taxes.

SEC. 5.04 SUITABLE MATERIALS, ETC.

Unless otherwise specified in this ITB, all materials, supplies or equipment offered by a bidder shall be new, unused, and of the latest edition, version, model, or crop and of recent manufacture.

SEC. 5.05 SPECIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise specified in this ITB, product brand names or model numbers specified in this ITB are examples of the type and quality of product required and are not statements of preference. If the specifications describing an item conflict with a brand name or model number describing the item, the specifications govern. Reference to brand name or number does not preclude an offer of a comparable or better product, if full specifications and descriptive literature are provided for the product. Failure to provide such specifications and descriptive literature may be cause for rejection of the offer.

SEC. 5.06 ITEM UPGRADES

The state reserves the right to accept upgrades to models on the basic contract when the upgrades improve the way the equipment operates or improve the accuracy of the equipment. Such upgraded items must be at the same price as the items in the basic contract and must be approved by the State in advance.

SEC. 5.07 CONTRACTOR SITE INSPECTION

The state may conduct on-site visits to evaluate the bidder's capacity to perform the contract. A bidder must agree, at risk of being found non-responsive and having its bid rejected, to provide the state reasonable access to relevant portions of its work sites. Individuals designated by the procurement officer at the state’s expense will make site inspection.

SEC. 5.08 ORDER DOCUMENTS

Except as specifically allowed under this ITB, an ordering agency will not sign any vendor contract. The state is not bound by a vendor contract signed by a person who is not specifically authorized to sign for the state under this ITB. Unless otherwise specified in this ITB, the State of Alaska Purchase Order, Contract Award and Delivery Order are the only order documents that may be used to place orders against the contract(s) resulting from this ITB.

SEC. 5.09 HUMAN TRAFFICKING

By signature on their bid, the bidder certifies that the bidder is not established and headquartered or incorporated and headquartered in a country recognized as Tier 3 in the most recent United States Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report.

The most recent United States Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report can be found at the following website: http://www.state.gov/j/tip/

Failure to comply with this requirement will cause the state to reject the bid as non-responsive or cancel the contract.

SEC. 5.10 RIGHT OF REJECTION

Bidders must comply with all the terms of the ITB, the State Procurement Code (AS 36.30), and all applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations. The procurement officer may reject any bid that does not comply with all the material and substantial terms, conditions, and performance requirements of the ITB.

Bidders may not qualify the bid nor restrict the rights of the state. If a bidder does so, the procurement officer may determine the bid to be a non-responsive counteroffer and the bid may be rejected.

Minor informalities that:

• do not affect responsiveness,

• are merely a matter of form or format, http://www.state.gov/j/tip/

• do not change the relative standing or otherwise prejudice other bidders,

• do not change the meaning or scope of the ITB,

• are trivial, negligible, or immaterial in nature,

• do not reflect a material change in the work, or

• do not constitute a substantial reservation against a requirement or provision, may be waived by the procurement officer.

The state reserves the right to refrain from making an award if it is determined to be in the state’s best interest.

A bid from a debarred or suspended bidder shall be rejected.

SEC. 5.11 STATE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARATION COSTS

The state will not pay any cost associated with the preparation, submittal, presentation, or evaluation of any bid.

SEC. 5.12 DISCLOSURE OF BID CONTENTS

All bid prices become public information at the bid opening. After the deadline for receipt of bids, all other bid material submitted become the property of the State of Alaska and may be returned only at the state's option. AS

40.25.110 requires public records to be open to reasonable inspection. All other bid information will be held in confidence during the evaluation process and prior to the time a Notice of Intent to Award is issued. Thereafter, bids will become public information.

The Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM), or their designee recognizes that some information a bidder submits might be confidential under the United States or the State of Alaska Constitution, a federal statute or regulation, or a State of Alaska statute: i.e., might be confidential business information (CBI).

See, e.g., article 1, section 1 of the Alaska Constitution; AS 45.50.910 – 45.50.945 (the Alaska Uniform Trade Secrets Act); DNR v. Arctic Slope Regional Corp., 834 P.2d 134, 137-39 (Alaska 1991). For OPPM or their designee to treat information a bidder submits with its bid as CBI, the bidder must do the following when submitting their bid: (1) mark the specific information it asserts is CBI; and (2) for each discrete set of such information, identify, in writing, each authority the bidder asserts make the information CBI. If the bidder does not do these things, the information will become public after the Notice of Intent to Award is issued. If the bidder does these things, OPPM or their designee will evaluate the bidder’s assertion upon receiving a request for the information. If OPPM or their designee reject the assertion, they will, to the extent permitted by federal and State of Alaska law, undertake reasonable measures to give the bidder an opportunity to object to the disclosure of the information.

SEC. 5.13 ASSIGNMENTS

Per 2 AAC 12.480, the contractor may not transfer or assign any portion of the contract without prior written approval from the procurement officer. Bids that are conditioned upon the state’s approval of an assignment will be rejected as non-responsive.

SEC. 5.14 FORCE MAJEURE (IMPOSSIBILITY TO PERFORM)

The parties to a contract resulting from this ITB are not liable for the consequences of any failure to perform, or default in performing, any of its obligations under the contract, if that failure or default is caused by any unforeseeable Force Majeure, beyond the control of, and without the fault or negligence of, the respective party.

For the purposes of this ITB, Force Majeure will mean war (whether declared or not); revolution; invasion;

insurrection; riot; civil commotion; sabotage; military or usurped power; lightning; explosion; fire; storm; drought;

flood; earthquake; epidemic; quarantine; strikes; acts or restraints of governmental authorities affecting the project or directly or indirectly prohibiting or restricting the furnishing or use of materials or labor required;

inability to secure materials, machinery, equipment or labor because of priority, allocation or other regulations of any governmental authorities.

SEC. 5.15 DEFAULT

In case of default by the contractor, for any reason whatsoever, the state may procure the goods or services from another source and hold the contractor responsible for any resulting excess cost and may seek other remedies under law or equity.

SEC. 5.16 DISPUTES

If the contractor has a claim arising in connection with the contract that it cannot resolve with the state by mutual agreement, it shall pursue the claim, if at all, in accordance with the provisions of AS 36.30.620 – AS 36.30.632.

SEC. 5.17 SEVERABILITY

If any provision of the contract or agreement is found to be invalid or declared by a court to be illegal or in conflict with any law, the validity of the remaining terms and provisions will not be affected; and the rights and obligations of the parties will be construed and enforced as if the contract did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid.

SEC. 5.18 CONTRACT CANCELLATION

1) The state reserves the right to cancel the contract at its convenience upon thirty calendar days written notice to the contractor. The state is only liable for payment in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract for supplies or services provide before the effective date termination.

2) By signature on their bid, the bidder certifies that they will not support or participate in a boycott of the State of Israel. Failure to comply with this requirement may cause the state to reject the bid as non-responsive or cancel the contract.

SEC. 5.19 GOVERNING LAW; FORUM SELECTION

A contract resulting from this ITB is governed by the laws of the State of Alaska. To the extent not otherwise governed by Section 5.15 of this ITB, any claim concerning the contract shall be brought only in the Superior Court of the State of Alaska and not elsewhere.

SEC. 5.20 QUALIFIED BIDDERS

Per 2 AAC 12.875, unless provided for otherwise in the ITB, to qualify as a bidder for award of a contract issued under AS 36.30, the bidder must:

1) Add value in the contract by actually performing, controlling, managing, or supervising the services to be provided; or

2) Be in the business of selling and have actually sold on a regular basis the supplies that are the subject of the ITB.

If the bidder leases services or supplies or acts as a broker or agency in providing the services or supplies to meet these requirements, the procurement officer may not accept the bidder as a qualified bidder under AS 36.30.

SEC. 5.21 FEDERALLY IMPOSED TARIFFS

Changes in price (increase or decrease) resulting directly from a new or updated federal tariff, excise tax, or duty, imposed after contract award may be adjusted during the contract period or before delivery into the United States via contract amendment.

• Notification of Changes: The contractor must promptly notify the procurement officer in writing of any new, increased, or decreased federal excise tax or duty that may result in either an increase or decrease in the contact price and shall take appropriate action as directed by the procurement officer.

• After-imposed or Increased Taxes and Duties: Any federal excise tax or duty for goods or services covered by this contract that was exempted or excluded on the contract award date but later imposed on the contractor during the contract period, as the result of legislative, judicial, or administrative action may result in a price increase provided:

a) The tax or duty takes effect after the contract award date and isn’t otherwise addressed by the contract.

b) The contractor warrants, in writing, that no amount of the newly imposed federal excise tax or duty or rate increase was included in the contract price, as a contingency or otherwise.

• After-relieved or Decreased Taxes and Duties: The contract price shall be decreased by the amount of any decrease in federal excise tax or duty for goods or services under the contract, except social security or other employment taxes, that the contractor is required to pay or bear, or does not obtain a refund of, through the contractor's fault, negligence, or failure to follow instructions of the procurement officer.

• State’s Ability to Make Changes: The state reserves the right to request verification of federal excise tax or duty amounts on goods or services covered by this contract and increase or decrease the contract price accordingly.

• Price Change Threshold: No adjustment shall be made in the contract price under this clause unless the amount of the adjustment exceeds $250.

SEC. 5.22 PROTEST

AS 36.30.560 provides that an interested party may protest the content of the ITB.

An interested party is defined in 2 AAC 12.990(a) (7) as "an actual or prospective bidder or bidder whose economic interest might be affected substantially and directly by the issuance of a contract solicitation, the award of a contract, or the failure to award a contract."

If an interested party wishes to protest the content of a solicitation, the protest must be received, in writing, by the procurement officer at least ten days prior to the deadline for receipt of bids.

AS 36.30.560 also provides that an interested party may protest the award of a contract or the proposed award of a contract.

If a bidder wishes to protest the award of a contract or the proposed award of a contract, the protest must be received, in writing, by the procurement officer within ten days after the date the Notice of Intent to Award the contract is issued.

A protester must have submitted a bid to have sufficient standing to protest the proposed award of a contract.

Protests must include the following information:

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• the name, address, and telephone number of the protester,

• the signature of the protester or the protester's representative,

• identification of the contracting agency and the solicitation or contract at issue,

• a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest including copies of relevant documents, and

• the form of relief requested.

Protests filed by telex or telegram are not acceptable because they do not contain a signature. Fax copies containing a signature are acceptable

The procurement officer will issue a written response to the protest. The response will set out the procurement officer's decision and contain the basis of the decision within the statutory time limit in AS 36.30.580. A copy of the decision will be furnished to the protester by certified mail, fax or another method that provides evidence of receipt.

All bidders will be notified of any protest. The review of protests, decisions of the procurement officer, appeals, and hearings, will be conducted in accordance with the State Procurement Code (AS 36.30), Article 8 "Legal and Contractual Remedies.”

SECTION 6. ATTACHMENTS

Sec. 6.01 Attachments

Attachments:

1. Bid Schedule

2. ITB 2525N093 Bid Submission Cover Sheet

3. Certificate of Buy America Act Compliance form 25D-62

4. FHWA provisions

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF BID OPENING:

A. Completed ITB – Page 1 of this Solicitation B. Bid Schedule – Attachment 1 of this solicitation.

C. Bid Submission Cover Sheet – Attachment 2 of this solicitation.

D. Completed Certificate of Buy America Act Compliance form 25D-62 attachment 3 of this solicitation.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED PRIOR TO AWARD:

A. Current Certificate of Insurance per Section 2.20 of this Solicitation.

B. Current Alaska Business License per Section 5.01 of this Solicitation.

BID RESPONSE CHECKLIST:

1. Completed Page One

2. Completed Bid Schedule (attachment 1).

3. Completed Bid Submission Cover Sheet (attachment 2).

5. Completed Certificate of Buy America Act Compliance form 25D-62 (attachment 3).

4. All Mandatory Return Amendments.

Attachment 1

BID SCHEDULE

Please note that the price is inclusive of all shipping and handling and any fee’s associated with delivery.

The bidder’s failure to provide the following information may cause the bid to be rejected as nonresponsive:

1) GUARANTEED DELIVERY BY AUGUST 22, 2025.

Bids indicating deliveries after August 22, 2025 will be rejected.

Submitted by:

Business Name:

Address:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

LOT 1: Yukon River Bridge Redecking: Timber must be delivered F.O.B. by August 22, 2025. Bids received with a delivery date later than August 22, 2025, will be considered non-responsive.

Item No. Quantity Unit

F.O.B. Final Destination Seven Mile Camp at Milepost 62 of the Dalton

Highway Sagwon, Alaska 99519 Unit Price

1) 4320 EA

Timbers per specifications in SEC. 2.01 including F.O.B Shipping $

Grand Total Unit Price x4320 $

ATTACHMENT 2

Bid Submission Cover Sheet

Revised March 7, 2024

PROJECT INFORMATION

ITB NUMBER: 2525N093

PROJECT NAME: Yukon River Bridge Redecking

BIDDER INFORMATION

Company Name:

Address:

Tax ID:

Alaska Business

License #:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Provide contact information for the individual that can be contacted for clarification regarding this bid:

Name Title

Address Email

Telephone

ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The bidder acknowledges receipt of the following amendments and has incorporated the requirements of such amendments into their bid. Failure to identify and sign for all amendments may subject the bidder to disqualification.