Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2525N157 McCarthy Rural Airport Maintenance

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is soliciting bids for the McCarthy Rural Airport Maintenance Contract (ITB 2525N157), which covers seasonal airport maintenance services from November 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, with potential renewal for three additional one-year terms. The contract encompasses comprehensive maintenance of runways, taxiways, aprons, state-owned equipment, and state-owned buildings at the McCarthy Airport, requiring the contractor to maintain airport accessibility seven days a week and ensure safe operational conditions. Bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the work site before bid submission and must provide extensive documentation, including a Proposal Form, Contractor's Questionnaire, and fully initialed Contract Technical Specifications. Key responsibilities include daily infrastructure inspections, snow control management, potential aircraft accident response, and facility maintenance. The bid opening is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM Alaska Time, with proposal submissions due by May 28, 2025. Monthly pricing proposals exceeding $35,000 per service period may be deemed non-responsive, and bidders must hold a current Alaska business license.

The procurement includes several preference opportunities for Alaska-based businesses, specifically an Alaska Bidder Preference (5%), Alaska Veterans Preference (5%), and Alaska Military Skills Program Preference (2%). The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities emphasizes nondiscrimination, ensuring disadvantaged business enterprises will have full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Commercial Automobile Liability with specified minimum coverage limits. The contract requires the contractor to supply their own equipment and maintain all necessary operational capabilities throughout the six-month service period. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, proposals will be evaluated based on comprehensive documentation, operational capabilities, and compliance with technical specifications. Prospective bidders can obtain additional information by contacting the procurement officer, Leisha Rice, at dotnrprocurement@alaska.gov or 907-451-5102.