ITB 2025-1200-0074A - P/V Stimson Shipyard Repairs

The State of Alaska Department of Public Safety is seeking bids for comprehensive shipyard repairs on the Patrol Vessel Stimson, a 156-foot maritime vessel, through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2025-1200-0074A. The procurement targets extensive vessel maintenance including dry docking services, hull repairs, painting, mechanical upgrades, and system inspections, with specific requirements such as deck board replacement, crane installation, zinc anode replacement, and comprehensive painting using International Paint products. Contractors must be located in Alaska or Washington and possess a minimum of five years of shipyard repair experience. The bid submission deadline is December 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Alaska Standard Time, with an anticipated contract award date of January 3, 2025, and work to be completed between April 7 and May 30, 2025. Technical specifications demand rigorous surface preparation, non-destructive testing of hull plates and engine room components, and coordination with marine specialists including marine chemists and electronics technicians. Pre-bid site inspections are available upon request, subject to vessel operational constraints.

The procurement includes multiple preference programs benefiting Alaska-based businesses and workers, with preferences including 5% for Alaska Bidders, 5% for Alaska Veterans, 2% for Alaska Military Skills Program, 15% for Employment Programs, and 10% for Alaskans with Disabilities. Insurance requirements mandate workers' compensation coverage, commercial general liability insurance of at least $300,000 per occurrence, and commercial automobile liability insurance with similar coverage limits. Interport transportation costs vary from $53,704 for Seward to $105,208 for Ketchikan, which will be factored into bid evaluations. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with net 30-day payment terms for undisputed purchases under $500,000. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing through a detailed bid schedule covering temporary services, dry docking, hull services, painting, tank inspections, crane services, and various maintenance tasks, with some line items based on estimated hours of work.