Pre-bid_sign-in_sheet.pdf

This pre-bid sign-in sheet documents attendees at a bidders' conference for the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) Invitation to Bid (ITB) #26-04-214208 for the construction of an artificial marine reef in Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska. The project involves the design, fabrication, transportation, deployment, and installation of approximately 105-142 structural reef units across approximately 2.80 acres in Phase 1, with provisions for future expansion phases totaling an additional 2.18 acres. The reef will serve as compensatory mitigation for the Seward Freight Dock expansion project. The original bid due date of April 13, 2026, was extended to April 21, 2026, via Addendum #2. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on March 19, 2026, via Microsoft Teams, with a site visit also scheduled for March 19, 2026, requiring pre-registration. Attendees recorded on the sign-in sheet included representatives from CNR Industrial Services, Inc., Global Diving & Salvage, Inc., Ballard Marine Construction, Resolve Marine, Knik Construction (two representatives), and American Marine International, representing firms with relevant marine and diving expertise.

The project requires substantial completion by November 26, 2026, and final completion by December 31, 2026. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid price, with the successful bidder required to provide payment and performance bonds each at 100 percent of the contract value. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids remaining firm for 60 days from the bid opening. Phase 1 mitigation is estimated at $500,000, with funding provided entirely through ARRC internal resources. Contractors must comply with Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development prevailing wage requirements, FRA Drug & Alcohol Testing Compliance under 49 C.F.R. Part 219, weekly certified payroll submissions, and ARRC safety policies. Three years of reef colonization monitoring is required following installation, with annual reports documenting structural integrity and marine life colonization submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.