ITB# 202450003742, SCCC Charlie Gate 2

The Alaska Department of Corrections is soliciting sealed bids for ITB# 202450003742, a project to repair the inner slider gate (Charlie Gate 2) at Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska. The procurement involves furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, meals, lodging, and travel costs to replace an existing vehicle gate system within an active correctional facility. Specific deliverables include installing a new 14'W x 14'-6"H Tymetal Pluss sliding fence gate with a complete locking system, constructing a new concrete grade beam with heat mat and tubing, performing electrical work, and executing associated fence repairs. The project requires completion within 7 calendar days, with substantial completion mandated by October 31, 2025, and final completion by November 28, 2025. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid site visit on May 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM, and bid submission deadline of June 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must submit a completed clearance form for background checks and comply with facility security protocols. Qualifications include having an Alaska Business License, Contractor's Registration, and ability to work within strict correctional facility guidelines.

The procurement includes several preference and set-aside considerations, notably Alaska Bidder Preference, Alaska Veteran Preference, and Alaska Product Preference requirements. A race-neutral Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization goal is in effect, requiring bidders to demonstrate commitment to diverse business participation. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount and submit comprehensive documentation including subcontractor lists and insurance certificates. The project is state-funded with an engineer's estimate ranging from $300,000 to $325,000. Contractors must adhere to extensive security protocols, including tool control procedures and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) guidelines, with mandatory removal of all tools and materials from the secure perimeter at the end of each workday. Successful bidders will need to navigate complex correctional facility access requirements, including individual background checks for all personnel entering the facility. Interested vendors must contact the Project Manager, John Gard, to register for the site inspection and obtain necessary clearance documentation.