ITB# 260003134, SCCC Replacement of Manual Transfer Switch, AM # (1).pdf

This document is an Addendum #1 issued by the Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Administrative Services, for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 260003134 regarding the replacement of manual transfer switches at Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) in Seward, Alaska. The project requires qualified contractors to remove and replace two Square D Manual Transfer Switches with new Open Transition Automatic Transfer Switches, including all associated labor, materials, equipment, and travel/lodging costs. A mandatory pre-bid site visit was originally scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time, with completion of the project by May 29, 2026. The addendum modifies the original ITB deadline, extending it from November 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time to December 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. All site visit attendees must submit a "Clearance & PREA Form" 72 hours in advance for background checks to access the correctional facility. Bidders obtained from the State's online public notice website must register with the Procurement Office to receive subsequent amendments.

The project has an engineer's estimated budget of approximately $325,000 and requires bidders to submit a 5% bid guarantee along with performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract value. Contractors must possess a valid Alaska Business License and Contractor's Registration and are subject to strict work hour restrictions (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seven days a week) within the active correctional facility. All tools and materials must be removed or secured outside the facility's secure perimeter at the end of each workday, and overtime is not permitted without explicit Department of Corrections approval. The procurement includes a race-neutral Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization goal. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the procurement section at least five days before the submission date. Bid documents may be obtained from the DOC Procurement Section, with contact information provided for Michael Lim, Procurement Manager, at (907) 465-6014 or michael.lim@alaska.gov.