Notice of Intent to Award - JW Constructors, LLC.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award document issued by the Alaska Court System on April 4, 2025, regarding the Tok Clerk's Counter Upgrades project (Solicitation #TOK-C-25-0003). The Alaska Court System intends to award the contract to J/W Constructors, LLC following an Invitation to Bid dated February 10, 2025. The project involves minor interior alterations at the Tok Courthouse, including demolishing the existing clerk's counter and constructing a new ADA-compliant counter with enhanced security features like ballistic glazing. A mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting was held on February 20, 2025, and bid responses were due on April 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM.

The document provides a 10-day protest period, with protests to be received by April 14, 2025, in accordance with Alaska Court System Procurement Guidelines Section 4-401. While specific budget details are not disclosed in this notice, the project involves comprehensive interior modifications requiring specialized construction and security installation expertise. The procurement includes several bid preferences to benefit Alaska-based businesses, including a 5% Alaska Bidder Preference, a 10% Alaskans with Disabilities Preference, a 15% Employment Program Preference, and a 5% Alaska Veteran's Preference (not to exceed $5,000). Contractors are expected to maintain proper insurance coverage, provide background checks, and comply with Alaska Little Davis Bacon Act wage requirements.