ITB 26-18-214518 Seward Freight Dock Expansion.pdf

May 7, 2026

Invitation to Bid

#26-18-214518

Alaska Railroad Corporation 327 W. Ship Creek Avenue

Anchorage, AK 99501

ARRC SEWARD FREIGHT DOCK EXPANSION

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

Phone Number

Email Address

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

ARRC SEWARD FREIGHT DOCK EXPANSION

INVITATION TO BID

26-18-214518

MAY 7, 2026

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION

327 WEST SHIP CREEK AVENUE

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501

327 W. Ship Creek Ave.

Anchorage, AK 99501 WallaceS@akrr.com

Phone: 907-265-2425

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER INVITATION NUMBER: 26-18-214518

DATE OF INVITATION: May 7, 2026

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 DAY THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2026, AT WHICH TIME BIDS

WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED.

ARRC SEWARD FREIGHT DOCK EXPANSION

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (“ARRC”) is soliciting bids from interested Marine Construction Services contractors for a project to lengthen the existing freight dock structure in Seward, Alaska.

Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2026. 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 26-18- 214518 clearly printed on the face of the envelope. Bids must be complete and in U.S. dollars.

See instructions and conditions enclosed herein.

Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit:

A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday May 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM AK time via Microsoft TEAMS. This conference is mandatory for all prime bidders. Microsoft Teams meeting Join:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/283010850492831?p=9AP6m6xvjlAkODyQAh Meeting ID:

283 010 850 492 831 Passcode:

Gw7Zn3YP

Owner Supplied Steel Sheet Piling for the project is currently located in the ARRC Birchwood Yard, approximate address 20750 Birchwood Spur Rd, Chugiak, Alaska. An Additive Alternate for transport of the material to Seward is included in the Bid Items. A non-mandatory site visit will be held on Thursday May 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM,to view this.. Those wishing to attend shall be required to dress appropriately for weather, and to provide hard hats, safety glasses, and work boots. Interested parties must pre-register by May 20, 2026, 3:00pm with wallaces@akrr.com to register.

A Project Site visit will be held on Thursday May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM AK time approximate address 1001 Port Ave, Seward Alaska, this visit is non-mandatory. The meeting location will be in the Seward Passenger Terminal Building. Those wishing to attend shall be required to dress mailto:WallaceS@akrr.com appropriately for weather, and to provide hard hats, safety glasses, and work boots. Those wishing to observe the area from the dock deck face shall be required to wear a personal flotation device. Interested parties must pre-register by May 20, 2026, 3:00pm with wallaces@akrr.com to register.

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.

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.

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.

Any resulting contract from this solicitation shall incorporate the Standard Instructions, and General Terms and Conditions incorporated in this solicitation, and Federal Terms and Conditions. Work associated with this contract may be funded in part by funds from, MARAD and the Alaska Railroad, Corp (ARRC) It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to determine which designated provisions are applicable to this project. REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR FEDERAL-AID CONTRACTS MORE THAN $100,000.00 can be found within this solicitation or by following this link: https://www.alaskarailroad.com/sites/default/files/procurement/Federal- Aid_Contracts_Terms_Conditions_3-21-23_v3-revises_version_4-20-21.pdf

This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment of any kind, nor does it commit ARRC to pay for any costs incurred in the submission of an offer or for any other incurred cost prior to the execution of a formal contract. ARRC may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the low-responsive offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be the most advantageous to the ARRC. ARRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or any part thereof, negotiate mailto:wallaces@akrr.com https://www.alaskarailroad.com/sites/default/files/procurement/Federal-Aid_Contracts_Terms_Conditions_3-21-23_v3-revises_version_4-20-21.pdf https://www.alaskarailroad.com/sites/default/files/procurement/Federal-Aid_Contracts_Terms_Conditions_3-21-23_v3-revises_version_4-20-21.pdf 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. Any resulting contract from this solicitation shall incorporate the Standard Instructions and General Terms and Conditions incorporated in this solicitation.

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 agencies within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). ARRC has a race-neutral DBE Program and does not set DBE goals on individual solicitations. Nonetheless, ARRC aspires to achieve an overall DBE participation of 4.0% in federal fiscal years 2025-2027 on USDOT-funded contracts. If this contract is funded as a whole or in part by funds from the USDOT, it is imperative that you consult the Federal Terms and Conditions portion of this solicitation.

Green Star recognizes organizations that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to reducing waste, preventing pollution, and conserving energy. The railroad has repeatedly recertified the Green Star Award and earned an additional Green Star Air Quality Award in 2007. In 2011, Green Star Inc. presented the Alaska Railroad with its premier new "Super Nova Award" recognizing a higher level of leadership and commitment to doing business in an environmentally responsible manner. ARRC continues to pursue programs and initiatives that promote environmental stewardship.

Please direct all responses and/or questions concerning this invitation to bid in writing 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.

Sarah Wallace Contract Administration Specialist wallaces@akrr.com

907.265.2425 office

907.744.0031 mobile physical: 327 W. Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 mailto:Wallaces@akrr.com.

SOLICITATION CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

SECTION B – BIDDERS INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION C – SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION D – ARRC Standard Specifications for Construction March 2025 Edition (Orange Book)

SECTION E – SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITONS

SECTION F - SPECIAL CONDITIONS

SECTION G – CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL (CQC) PLAN

SECTION H – FORMS:

CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

BID BOND

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY QUESTIONAIRE

SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

SAMPLE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

PAYMENT BOND

PERFORMANCE BOND

SECTION I – COST SCHEDULE

SECTION J – FEDERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Plan set: Seward Freight Dock Expansion Drawings, 4/27/2026

Due to the size of the files, you may obtain the attachments from the following Dropbox Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ foq09edwptxez0y6gi29a/4.27.26-IFB-ARRC-SEWARD-MARINE- TERMINAL-EXPANSION.pdf?

rlkey=bx3lbwv9exkcotx93aqdxywir&st=6361j06a&dl=0

2. State Wage Rates Pamphlet 600 Issue 52, Effective April 1,

3. Incidental Harassment Authorization - NOAA

4. Letter RE Authorization MMPA – USFW

5. Permit POA-2024-000197 https://www.alaskarailroad.com/sites/default/files/procurement/2025ARRC%20SSC.pdf

SECTION A

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

1. Construction Bid Form

2. Bid Bond - [Form 395-0120]

3. Cost Schedule - Section I

4. Contractors Responsibility Questionnaire - [Form 395-0136]

5. Federal Certifications: Section J:

# 25. Certification Regarding Use of Contract Funds for Lobbying #34. Build America Buy America

REQUIRED AFTER NOTICE OF APPARENT LOW BIDDER The apparent low bidder is required to complete and submit the following documents within Five (5) Working Days after receipt of written notification:

1. Subcontractor List - [Form 395-0131]

2. Contractor’s QA/QC Plan

3. Contractor’s Site Health & Safety Plan

REQUIRED FOR AWARD In order to be awarded the contract, the successful bidder must completely fill out and submit the following documents within the time specified in the intent to award letter:

1. Certificate of Insurance - [from Insurance Carrier]

2. Payment Bond - [Form 395-0126]

3. Performance Bond - [Form 395-0127]

4. Contract and Notice to Proceed, ARRC Generated

5. State of Alaska Department of Labor - Notice of Work

6. Contractor’s Business License and Contractors License

POST AWARD DOCUMENTATION

1. Weekly Certified Payrolls

2. State of Alaska, DOL Notice of Completion

SECTION B

BIDDERS INSTRUCTIONS

BIDDERS INSTRUCTIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(CONSTRUCTION)

To be considered for award, Bids must be made in accordance with the following requirements:

Duty to Seek Clarification: ARRC shall not be held responsible for a Bidder’s lack of understanding of what is required by the Invitation to Bid. Should a Bidder not understand any aspect of the Invitation to Bid, or require further explanation or clarification regarding the intent or requirements of the same, it shall be the responsibility of the Bidder to seek clarification from ARRC prior to submitting his or her Bid.

Terms and Conditions: Any resulting contract from this Invitation to Bid shall incorporate the general terms and conditions contained in this bid package.

Contract Documents: Bidders shall familiarize themselves with the requirements of all of the Contract Documents which include, but are not limited to the “Bidders Instructions & Special Requirements", the Invitation to Bid, Bid and Contract Forms, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Specifications, Drawings, any Addenda issued prior to the receipt of Bids, and any other documents referenced or incorporated therein.

Examination of Site: Bidders should visit the Project Site(s) and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the Work, and the general and local conditions which may affect the Work and the cost thereof.

Examination and Interpretation of Documents: Each Bidder shall examine the Contract Documents carefully and shall make written requests to ARRC prior to Bid submission for interpretation or correction of any ambiguity, inconsistency, discrepancy, omission, or error therein which the bidder may discover. Any interpretation or correction will be issued in an Addendum by ARRC. Only a written interpretation or correction shall be binding. No Bidder shall rely on any interpretation or correction given by any other method.

Addenda: ARRC may modify the Invitation to Bid prior to the date fixed for opening of Bids by issuance of an Addendum to all parties who have been furnished the Bid Package for bidding purposes. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all Addenda on the Construction Bid Form [Form 395-0121].

Qualification of Bidders: Pursuant to ARRC Procurement Rule 1600.3, before a Bid is considered for award, ARRC may request a Bidder to submit information regarding the Bidder’s capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements or the individual integrity and reliability which will assure good faith performance. Such information shall include the Bidder’s prior experience in performing comparable Work, the availability of necessary financing, equipment, facilities, expertise and personnel to perform the Work and whether he or she has ever been terminated or defaulted on construction work.

Bid Forms: Bids must be submitted on the forms provided by ARRC, completed in all respects as required by the Bid Forms and other Contract Documents and manually signed by an authorized official of the Bidder. Bidders may make copies of the Bid Forms for submission of Bids.

Submission of Bids: Bids must be sealed, marked, and addressed as directed in the Invitation to Bid and must be delivered to the office designated in the Invitation to Bid prior to the exact time set for opening bids. Late bids will not be considered.

Modification, Correction, Withdrawal of Bids: Modification, correction or withdrawal of Bids will be allowed only as provided in ARRC Procurement Rule 1200.8.

Bid Opening: Bids will be opened in public at the time set forth in the Invitation to Bid in accordance with ARRC Procurement Rule 1200.6. The contents of the Bids will be open for public inspection after the notice of intent to award a contract is given.

Evaluation of Bids: Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of ARRC Procurement Rule 1200.7. Alternative bids, if called for, are intended to provide ARRC a range of comparative costs which will allow identification of the combinations most responsive to ARRC's need. The order in which the alternatives are listed or set out in the Invitation to Bid should not be taken as any indication as to the order in which ARRC may elect to select the alternatives, if any. Bidders shall submit bid prices for all alternatives stated in the Invitation to Bid and are advised that the order in which the alternatives, if any, are chosen by ARRC, may affect which Bidder is the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder.

Bid Security: In accordance with ARRC Procurement Rule 1200.4, all Bids shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a cashier's check or an acceptable Bid Bond, a form of which is provided herein, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid price.

Rejection of Bids: ARRC reserves the right to waive minor defects or informalities in a Bid in accordance with the provisions of ARRC Procurement Rule 1200.8, or to reject any or all Bids in accordance with the provisions of ARRC Procurement Rule 1600.2.

AGGRIEVED BIDDER/OFFEROR: An aggrieved bidder/offeror may protest an ARRC procurement action by filing a written protest with the procurement officer in accordance with the procedures and time limits specified in ARRC Procurement Rules 1800.1-1800.11.

Award of Contract: Unless the solicitation is canceled or all bids are rejected, the procurement officer shall award a contract based on the solicited bids with reasonable promptness by written notice to the lowest, responsible and responsive Bidder whose bid conforms in all material respects to the requirements and criteria set out in the Invitation to Bid.

Execution of Contract: A written contract must be signed by the Bidder to whom an award is made and returned to ARRC within ten (10) calendar days, together with all required performance and payment bonds, and certificate(s) of insurance in the amounts required by the Invitation to Bid. The Bidder to whom award is made shall not be permitted to occupy the project site until he has first obtained the required insurance and submitted to ARRC proof of such insurance together with a statement certifying that said insurance conforms to requirements set forth in the Invitation to Bid.

Failure to Execute Contract: If the Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded refuses or neglects to execute it, or fails to furnish the required bonds and insurance within the time specified, the amount of his bid security may be retained by ARRC as liquidated damages.

Government Contract Requirements: If Federal funds will be used to pay for any part of the project described in the Invitation to Bid, any contract awarded hereunder will contain provisions requiring the successful Bidder to comply with all pertinent provisions, agreements, and clauses of the subject federal grant and all pertinent laws, regulations, Presidential directives, and executive orders to the extent they apply to the subject matter of the contract.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace: Safety is paramount at ARRC. For that reason, ARRC maintains an alcohol and drug-free workplace and requires that the Contractor do the same. At all times during the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall have in place a written drug and alcohol program that includes, at a minimum, the following:

a. a requirement that all applicants present a negative pre-employment drug screen prior to being hired by the Contractor;

b. a requirement that employees submit to a "reasonable suspicion" drug and/or alcohol test when showing signs and symptoms of drug and/or alcohol influence on duty;

c. a requirement that employees submit to "reasonable cause/post-accident" drug and alcohol tests following certain accidents or incidents (with the threshold level triggering testing to be determined by the Contractor);

d. a provision defining a positive alcohol test as one that reveals a breath alcohol level of .02 or greater;

e. a provision defining a positive drug test as one that reveals concentrations at the levels set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 40.87(b)(screening test) and 49 C.F.R. § 40.87(c)(confirmatory test) or greater;

f. a provision that outlines the consequences of a positive drug or alcohol test and the consequences of an employee’s refusal to submit to drug/alcohol testing; and

g. a provision that establishes the conditions under which an employee may return to work following a positive drug and/or alcohol test, which at a minimum include an evaluation by a substance abuse professional and compliance with a recommended treatment program.

The Contractor agrees that at any time during the performance of this contract, if an ARRC employee reports to the Contractor that an employee of the Contractor or its subcontractor is showing signs and symptoms of drug/alcohol influence on duty, the Contractor shall remove the employee from ARRC property immediately and shall have the employee tested for drug/alcohol influence. If the employee tests positive, the Contractor shall ensure that the employee is not returned to work on the project until he/she has met the return to work requirements contained in the Contractor’s written program.

FRA Drug & Alcohol Testing Compliance: The Contractor agrees to establish and implement a drug and alcohol testing program that complies with 49 C.F.R. part 219, produce any documentation necessary to establish its compliance with part 219, and permit any authorized representative of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), ARRC or its agents, to inspect the facilities and records associated with the implementation of the drug and alcohol testing program as required under 49 C.F.R. part 219 and review the testing process.

The Contractor agrees further to submit the annual Management Information System (MIS) reports required by 49 C.F.R. 219.800 covering the previous calendar year to the FRA before

March 15. The Contractor agrees further to include this provision in any subcontracts that involve the performance of Roadway Worker services for ARRC.

All contractors and subcontractors providing Roadway Worker services for ARRC will be required to register with Avetta, a third-party verification company that ARRC has engaged to verify and track contractor compliance with 49 C.F.R. Part 219 as well as other contractor responsibilities. The cost for each contractor to register will vary based on the services provided, and will be paid by the contractor directly to Avetta.

Resources to assist with registration: Avetta https://www.avetta.com/ Avetta team at 800-506-7427.

Part 219 questions: ARRC Compliance Manager at 907-265-2533.

Offer Acceptance Period: For the purpose of award, offers made in accordance with this ITB shall be good and firm for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of bid opening.

Site-Safety Plan Requirement: Before the contractor or any subcontractor begins any construction related work under this contract including but not limited to mobilization, equipment setup, storage, etc., taking place on sites under Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) control, they will submit a site Health and Safety Plan to ARRC for compatibility acceptance.

The plan must be compatible with ARRC Safety Policies including On-Track Safety, OSHA overwater requirements, ARRC on-site employee safety including safety for Project Managers, Construction Managers, Flaggers, Visitors, Safety personnel, Quality Assurance staff, vendors, and the public. The plan must outlines procedures for first aid, emergency response, chemical exposures, spills, site sign-in requirements for site-safety briefings, coordination with ARRC dispatch, Section 6.16 (SAFETY AND PROTECTION), Section 6.17 (WORK SAFETY ON RAILROAD PROPERTY), and Section 6.18 (EMERGENCIES), other sections of the contract

GENERAL CONDITIONS.

A complete, detailed Site-Safety Plan shall be submitted to the Project Manager at least 5 days prior to commencement of any Work on the Project.

CONTRACTOR’S INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMITTING CERTIFIED PAYROLL:

This contract may include work on an Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) construction project, which is subject to the wage/certified payroll requirements of the DOLWD and/or it may include work on a federally funded construction project and be subject to U. S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon Act wage/certified payroll requirements. As part of the contract the following will be required:

All contractors paid under a construction contract funded in whole or in part with federal funds shall pay laborers and mechanics the higher of the two wages listed in this contract from the U. S. Department of Labor (www.access.gpo.gov/davisbacon/) or from the DOLWD (www.labor.state.ak.us/lss/home.htm). Contractors paid under ARRC only funded construction contracts shall pay laborers and mechanics the appropriate wage established by the DOLWD, which is often called Little Davis-Bacon wages.

http://www.access.gpo.gov/davisbacon/ http://www.labor.state.ak.us/lss/home.htm

All contractors employing laborers and mechanics under this contract, including the owner/operator if he or she worked on the job, must submit weekly certified payrolls that contain the information listed on the DOLWD Weekly Certified Payroll Form 07-6058, pages 1 and 2. Owner/operators working on the project as mechanics or laborers, either as prime or subcontractor, must file certified payrolls and record all information including the hourly wage, fringe benefits, hours worked, overtime, et cetera, however they can defer the weekly payment and write over the total deductions and net pay boxes “owner/operator.” Page 2 is the “Statement of Compliance” and must bear an original signature. The prime contractor is responsible for gathering the certified payrolls, with original signatures, from each subcontractor and for submitting them, along with its own, to the ARRC Certified Payroll Processor.

Private utility companies exempt by the state of Alaska from filing certified payrolls because they are working on their own lines must provide a copy of the state approved sworn work affidavit indicating they are paying state DOLWD required wages. Private Utility companies shall file Notices of Work (NOW) and Notices of Completion (NOC) with DOLWD, listing subcontractors, if any. The DOLWD approved finalized affidavit, NOW, and NOC shall be sent to the ARRC.

The utility company shall collect original certified payrolls from all subcontractors and submit them weekly to the ARRC as outlined in these submission instructions.

These weekly certified payrolls must be sent to ARRC within seven days after the regular “payday” for that certified payroll at the following address:

The Alaska Railroad Corporation Attn: Certified Payroll Processor P.O. Box 107500 Anchorage, AK 99510-7500 certifiedpayrollprocessor@akrr.com

The contractor and its subcontractors are also responsible for filing certified payrolls with DOLWD as required.

The certified payroll must be completely filled out by the contractor including, but not limited to:

i. Contractor’s complete name, including joint ventures, Inc., LLC, etc.

ii. Contractor’s license number, also called the contractor’s registration number, is required in addition to a business license to do construction work in the state

iii. Employee’s

a. Name

b. Address (domicile and mailing)

c. Social security number

d. Job classification

e. Hours worked mailto:certifiedpayrollprocessor@akrr.com

f. Wages/fringe benefits paid

iv. Contracting agency project number, which is the ARRC contract/purchase order number and is listed on the DOLWD finalized Notice of Work. This notice also lists the DOLWD project number, project name, and location. The prime contractor will supply all of this information to its subcontractors.

v. Week ending date and payroll numbers. The first week or part of a week of payroll will be designated as payroll number 1 for the first week, 2 for the second week, etc. until the final week worked on the project. If no work is completed during a given week, the contractor must nonetheless submit a certified payroll for that week, with the appropriate consecutive payroll number for that week, and write “No Work Performed” on payroll.

vi. The Statement of Compliance must be completely filled out indicating how fringe benefits are paid and listing the payroll period. The Statement of Compliance must be signed, dated, and filed within seven days of the payment date of the payroll.

vii. Stamp or write “Confidential” on the certified payroll to help insure the privacy of contractor employees.

Sample copies of DOLWD certified payroll forms with the “Statement of Compliance is shown in Figures 1 and 2 below.

Failure to timely submit complete and accurately filled out weekly certified payrolls to ARRC may result in the delay of payment on the contract.

State of Alaska Certified Payroll Form, State of Alaska Certified Payroll Form, page 2

SECTION C

Scope of Work The Alaska Railroad, Corp. (ARRC) is requesting Marine Construction services for the Seward Freight Dock Extension Project. The Seward Freight Dock Extension project lengthens the existing freight dock structure. This project is only Phase One (1) of the Seward Freight Dock Expansion Program. This solicitation does not include Phase Two (2) and Three (3) of the Seward Freight Dock Expansion in the scope of work. The existing dock is composed of an Open-Cell Sheet PileTM bulkhead on the west, with rock protected fill slopes to the east and south. The surface is unpaved and includes two active railroad tracks. A shallow armor rock protected groin extends from the southeast corner of the dock. The Project lengthens the existing dock from 620 feet to 1,000 feet deeper into water. It includes construction of a new mooring dolphin, a catwalk 100 feet beyond the deck area, and salvaged and new slope protection.

The US Army Corp of Engineers has issued a permit to Construct this project. Contractor shall adhere to the provisions of Permit POA-2024-000197 (provided as an attachment).

BID ITEMS:

Item No. 1: Item No. 1 – Mobilization and Demobilization

Perform work and operations necessary to move personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; establish facilities, except those provided by the Owner’s representative, and pay costs incurred, before beginning construction; complete similar demobilization activities; and furnish required submittals such as as-builts, certificates, payrolls, etc. as necessary. Contractor shall comply with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development requirements.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

Item No. 2 – Salvage Armor Rock (Existing Dock South Slope)

Remove, salvage, stockpile existing Amor Rock from the slope on the south side of the Dock per limits shown on plans for reuse. Salvaged Rock that exceeds the quantity to be reused will be stockpiled at a location on site as directed by the ARRC. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing labor, equipment, incidentals, survey monitoring, and other work associated with the salvage of the Armor Rock. All items required for complete salvage of this item will be considered incidental and shall be included in the cost of this item.

Method of Measurement: Cubic Yards (CY)

Item No. 3 – Salvage Armor Rock (Groin West Slope)

Demolish the existing Navigation Aid. Remove, salvage, stockpile existing Amor Rock from the slope on the west side of the Groin per limits shown on plans for reuse. Salvaged Rock that exceeds the quantity to be reused will be stockpiled at a location on site as directed by the ARRC. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing labor, equipment, incidentals, survey monitoring, and other work associated with the salvage of the Armor Rock. All items required for complete salvaged of this item will be considered incidental and shall be included in the cost of this item.

Method of Measurement: Cubic Yards (CY)

Item No. 4 - Install South Slope Armor Rock

Install salvaged or new Armor Rock and new Filter Rock per limits shown in the plans and as required by the specifications. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing labor, equipment, incidentals, survey monitoring, and other work associated with the installation of the Armor Rock. All items required for complete installation of this item will be considered incidental and shall be included in the cost of this item.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

Item No. 5 - Install East Slope Riprap

Install Owner Supplied or new Riprap Type A, or substituted Armor Rock and new Filter Rock per limits shown in the plans and as required by the specifications. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing labor, equipment, incidentals, survey monitoring, and other work associated with the installation of the Armor Rock. All items required for complete installation of this item will be considered incidental and shall be included in the cost of this item.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

6Item No. 6 – Sheet Pile Dock Extension

Demolish the existing onshore bollard, end wall pipe rail, and cut-off end wall sheet piles. Construction of the extension of the sheet pile bulkhead, the associated backfill, and upland. Furnish additional structural steel needed in addition Owner Supplied Sheet Piles. Transport, install and provide required compaction and/or vibrocompaction of Owner Supplied and new fill material. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing all new materials beyond the Owner Supplied materials, labor, equipment, incidentals, survey monitoring, and other work associated with the installation of the OPEN CELL SHEET PILETM bulkhead. The work shall include necessary hardware, bracing, templates, pipe rail, accessories, shop or field fabrication, plates, or other items required for complete assembly of the sheet pile cells. All items required for complete installation of this item will be considered incidental and shall be included in the cost of this item.

Available Owner Supplied material includes: Bulk Fill from Port stockpile; RCA from Port stockpile; and Lowell Creek bulk fill. Additional fill material, including surface course, shall be furnished as required by the Contractor.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

Item No. 7 – Install Fender Systems

Provide the New Pin Piles. Install the Owner Supplied Fender System and Pin Piles with the energy absorber Units. Includes Transport of Owner Supplied Fender System material from storage location in the Port of Seward

Method of Measurement: Each (EA)

Item No. 8 – Mooring Dolphin

Provide New Piles, Contingency Piles, Pipe Strut, and miscellaneous materials, hardware, etc. Salvage and reinstall existing Mooring Dolphin including Spin FinTM Piling (24" dia.x0.5"t), Caps, and Ladder. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing all necessary new materials, cathodic protection, bracing, templates, accessories, field fabrication, coatings, attachment assemblies, pile tips, driving shoes, and all labor, equipment, incidentals and other work associated with the installation of all these items.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

Item No. 9 – Catwalk (100')

Demolish existing catwalk. Furnish and install new catwalk as shown on plans. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing all necessary new materials, concrete slabs, field fabrication, coatings, attachment assemblies, fasteners, and all labor, equipment, incidentals and other work associated with the installation of all these items.

Method of Measurement: Each (EA).

Item No. 10 – Face Beam

Furnish and Install Steel Face Beam, Filler Plate, Face Beam Bollards, Fixed and Removable Bullrail, Safety Ladders, Signs, etc. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing all materials, coatings, along the face and end of the OPEN CELL SHEET PILETM Dock and all labor, equipment, incidentals and other work associated with the installation of all these items.

Method of Measurement: Linear Foot (LF)

Item No. 11 – Onshore Bollard

Furnish and Install New Onshore Bollard and Bollard Pile (30"x1.0"). The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing all materials, coatings, labor, equipment, incidentals, and other work associated with the installation of the onshore bollard. All items required for completed installation of these items will be considered incidental and shall be included in the cost of this work.

Method of Measurement: Each (EA).

Item No. 12 – High Mast Lights and Foundations

Furnish and Install High Mast Lights, poles, Foundation Piles with fill, Bollards, and life ring and fire extinguisher cabinets. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing all materials, labor, equipment, incidentals, coatings, and other work associated with the installation of all high mast lights shall be considered incidentals for this item.

Method of Measurement: Each (EA).

Item No. 13 - Drainage

Furnish and Install Storm Drainpipe, Storm Water Catch basins, Oil Water Separator Stormceptor, and TideFlex. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing all materials, labor, equipment, incidentals, and other work associated with the installation of the drainage system. All items required for completed installation of these items will be considered incidental and shall be included in the cost of this work.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

Item No. 14 - Water

Furnish and Install Water Main, Water Extension, Insulation, and Hydrants. Includes demolition and salvage of existing water system. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing all materials, labor, equipment, incidentals, and other work associated with the installation of the water system. All items required for completed installation of these items will be considered incidental and shall be included in the cost of this work.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

Item No. 15 – Power

Demolish existing electrical components as detailed on the Plans. Furnish and Install Power extension.

The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing all materials, labor, equipment, incidentals, and other work associated with the installation of the uplands power and associated conduits. All items required for completed installation of these items will be considered incidental and shall be included in the cost of this work.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

Item No. 16– Protected Species Observers

Includes efforts for compliance with required in the permits related to observation, coordination and reporting for Protected Species Observers.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID ITEMS

Item No. A1 – Cathodic Protection

Furnish and install OCSPTM Dock anodes as shown on plans. The work shall consist of planning, performing, and providing all materials, labor, equipment, incidentals, survey monitoring, and other work associated with the installation of the OCSPTM Dock Cathodic Protection. Work shall include necessary channels, anodes, attachments, hardware or other items required for complete installation of Cathodic Protection. All items required for complete installation of this item will be considered incidental and shall be included in the cost of this item.

Method of Measurement: Each (EA)

Item No. A2 – Scour Protection

Excavate/Dredge, Furnish and Install Riprap Type B, and Furnish and Install Porous Fill in front of the existing OCSPTM freight dock bulkhead face per limits shown on plans.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

Item No. A3 – Transport Owner Supplied Sheet Piling

Transport approximately 1275 Tons of Sheet Pile from ARRC Birchwood Yard in Chugiak to Project site in Seward.

Method of Measurement: Lump Sum (LS).

Item No. A4 – Owner Requested Delay - Marine Construction Stand-by

ARRC may require the Contractor to clear in water work areas for commercial vessel operations. This requirement, notification and durations are included in the Contract documents. In the event the owner requests that the contractor relocated work or equipment in excess of 24 hours, and this results in a delay of construction activities, the contractor may be compensated at an hourly rate. The rates shall include equipment, staff time, and any impacts to project. Back-up for this item shall be provided prior to execution of Contract. Substantial and Final completion will be extended an equal amount of time for Owner Requested Delays.

Method of Measurement: Hours (Hour)

Item No. A5 – Protected Species Delay over 24 hours – Marine Construction Standy-by

The Construction Permit includes requirements for observed protected species. Depending on the Contractor activity, species, and distance from the construction work being performed, a stoppage of in-water activity may be required. If an activity is halted due to the presence of a designated wildlife species, the time of work stoppage and when work is resumed shall be recorded. The Contractor shall include allowance for time and cost incurred in their bid for work stoppages of up to 24 hours. In the event the stoppage lasts longer than 24 hours, and this results in a delay of construction activities, the contractor may be compensated at a daily rate. The daily rates shall include equipment, staff time, and any impacts to project. Back-up for this item shall be provided prior to execution of Contract. Substantial and Final completion will be extended an equal number of days for Protected Species Delays.

Method of Measurement: Day (Day)

SECTION D

ARRC STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION

MARCH 2025 (ORANGE BOOK)

SECTION D – ARRC Standard Specifications for Construction March 2025 Edition (Orange Book)

SECTION E

SUPPLIMENTAL CONDITIONS

Supplemental Conditions

SC - 01 ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENT

Marine General Liability Insurance: Covering claims for bodily injury, property damage, including Marine Contractual Liability, Sudden and Accidental Pollution, and if applicable Tankerman’s Liability, Marine Terminal Operators Liability, and Charter’s Liability, with a $5,000,000 limit per occurrence and $10,000,000 limit in the aggregate. A maximum deductible or self-insured retention of $25,000 per occurrence shall be allowed.

OWNER SUPPLIED MATERIALS:

The following materials will be made available to the Contractor for use on the project at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall make provisions for transport of the materials from their current location as needed. Contractor shall be responsible for reporting the quantity of material incorporated into construction at the time it is removed from its exiting location.

Item No. OS01 Bulk Fill - Coal Yard

Bulk fill may be used at locations noted in the Contract documents. The Bulk Fill has been determined to meet Selected Material Type A & B properties. No additional testing for use of Bulk Fill as Selected Material Type A & B will be required prior to placement. Additional testing and/or screening will be required to use Bulk Fill as D-1 or E-1 Fill.

The bulk fill quantity is based on a loose placed, uncompacted fill stockpile. The Contractor is responsible for determining the reduction of volume that will occur as the loose bulk fill is placed and compacted at the dock and upland expansions. The quantity reflects a minimum amount which will be available for use. The actual quantity available may be greater and may be used without cost to the Contractor. The total quantity of material used shall be measured and tracked in a method agreed upon by the Owner’s Representative.

Coordinate with the Seward Port Manager for access and transport: Dwayne Atwood AtwoodD@akrr.com 907-265-2696 office | 907-362-6038 mobile.

Location: Port of Seward, north of Port Avenue in the former Coal Yard

Method of Measurement: Cubic Yards (CY).

Item No. OS02 Bulk Fill - Lowell Point Waterfall

The material is generated seasonally as water flows through the Lowell Creek Tunnel. The quantity is the anticipated amount which will be available over the one-year construction duration. Coordinate with the City of Seward Director of Public Works for access and transport: Doug Schoessler <doug@cityofseward.net>. Additional testing for use of Bulk Fill from Lowell Point Waterfall will be required prior to placement to ensure it meets the specification requirements.

The bulk fill quantity is based on a loose placed, uncompacted fill stockpile. The Contractor is responsible for determining the reduction of volume that will occur as the loose bulk fill is placed and compacted at the dock and upland expansions. The quantity reflects a minimum amount which will be available for use. The actual quantity available may be greater and may be used without cost to the mailto:AtwoodD@akrr.com mailto:doug@cityofseward.net

Contractor. The total quantity of material used shall be measured and tracked in a method agreed upon by the Owner’s Representative

Location: Lowell Creek Road, south of Seward downtown area.

Item No. OS03 Recycled Concrete Aggregate

ARRC supplied Recycled Concrete Aggregate will be acceptable a to be graded as 6" minus for use at areas specified in the Construction plans and specification.

The RCA quantity is based a loose placed, uncompacted fill stockpile. The Contractor is responsible for determining the reduction of volume that will occur as the loose bulk fill is placed and compacted at the dock and upland expansions. The quantity reflects a minimum amount which will be available for use.

The actual quantity available may be greater and may be used without cost to the Contractor. The total quantity of material used shall be measured and tracked in a method agreed upon by the Owner’s Representative

Location: Port of Seward, east and adjacent to the Bulk fill – Coal yard

Item No. OS04 Riprap

ARRC supplied Rip Rap will be acceptable a to be graded Class 4/5 for use at areas specified in the Construction plans. Owner supplied riprap maybe substituted for Riprap Type A. The riprap quantity is based a loose placed riprap stockpile. The Contractor is responsible for determining the reduction of volume that will occur as the loose riprap is placed and keyed in at the erosion protection slopes. The quantity reflects a minimum amount which will be available for use. The actual quantity available may be greater and may be used without cost to the Contractor. The total quantity of material used shall be measured and tracked in a method agreed upon by the Owner’s Representative.

Location: Port of Seward, northeast corner of the Freight Terminal

Item No. OS05-OS08 Sheet Piling

ARRC supplied Sheet piling are stockpiled for use per sheet of lengths indicated in the Owner Suppled Materials Summary Table. The sheet pile are galvanized PS 31 sheets and have been inspected and determined to meet project specifications. No additional testing is required.

Location: Port of Seward

Method of Measurement: Each (EA) sheet

Item No. OS09 Fender Systems

ARRC supplied Fender Systems (6), as show as “by others” in the plans, will be available for installation.

Location: Port of Seward

Method of Measurement: Each (EA)

OWNER SUPPLIED MATERIALS SUMMARY TABLE:

Item No.

Item Description Unit Quantity Comment

OS01 Bulk Fill - Coal Yard CY 85,000

OS02 Bulk Fill - Lowell Point Waterfall CY/YR 8,000 Off-site

OS03 Recycled Concrete Aggregate CY 10,000

OS04 Riprap CY 2000

OS05 Sheet Piling PS31 60 Ft EA 31

OS06 Sheet Piling PS31 65 Ft EA 248

OS07 Sheet Piling PS31 70 Ft EA 140

OS08 Sheet Piling PS31 75 Ft EA 297

OS09 Fender Systems EA 6

SECTION F

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Site Conditions: The Port of Seward (ARRC Seward Reserve) has port, maritime, and rail operations all year. The project is located in an operating Port and Marine Terminal. Contractor activities shall be performed to allow continued use of the facilities with minimal impact to port operations. It is recommended that the Contractor become familiar with the site conditions and review the existing site operations prior to bidding the work, so as to make their own assessment of what means and methods will be necessary to complete the work.

Seward Mobilization: The Contract Staging Area on the freight Dock will be available by October 15, 2026. Some additional uplands area may be available in advance of this date. This will be dependent on Port operations. The Contractor may request early access or staging area from the Port Manager prior to contract access date.

In-Water Construction: The In-Water work shall comply with the requirements of the permits included in this solicitation. The mitigation requirements for this project is By Others and not included in this solicitation.

This mitigation work is scheduled to be completed by November 26, 2026. In-Water demolition or construction may not begin until this mitigation work is complete. If mitigation is completed prior to this date, in-water work may begin sooner subject to the requirements of the permits including the Incidental Harassment Authorization.

Port Uplands Traffic: The Port of Seward has vehicle and rail operations year-round including cruise ship operational traffic, Cargo transportation, tenant businesses, and lease holder movements. Contractor shall prepare a traffic plan in coordination with ARRC to ensure activities, including material hauling and road construction, have minimal impacts to site traffic.

ARRC Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate with both the Construction Manager and The Seward Port Manager of Marine Operations or designee for:

daily operations, access to the physical project site, the delineation of the Contractor equipment staging area(s), vessel coordination.

Daily Reports: The Contractor shall furnish and submit on a daily basis, unless otherwise approved by the Owner, a daily progress activity report for each day of Work; beginning on the first day of mobilization and continuing through the last day of demobilization. A statement noting that no activity was completed shall be submitted if applicable. Daily reports shall contain, at a minimum, the followings items:

1. A description of the day’s Work activity.

2. Details of any incidents including any near losses.

3. A summary of Contractor resources employed that day including, but not limited to labor, equipment, and materials.

4. Weather information during the day.

5. A minimum of two (2) photos portraying the day’s Work activities with descriptions

Additional photos of the Work activity and site conditions are encouraged.

Payment Application Schedule: The Contractor shall include an updated schedule with each payment application.

Marine Vessel Traffic: Freight Vessels and operations can be anticipated all year at the Seward Freight Dock.