ITB 2527H066 ANC Airport Ramp Snow and Ice Control

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Program Management and Administration, is requesting bids for Airport Ramp Snow and Ice Control services at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM Alaska Time and a mandatory site visit on August 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Multiple Alaska-resident preferences apply: Alaska Bidder Preference (5%), Alaska Veteran Preference (5%, not to exceed $5,000), Alaska Military Skills Program Preference (2%, not to exceed $5,000), Employment Program Preference (15%), and Alaskans with Disabilities Preference (10%). No subcontractors or joint ventures are permitted.

The contractor shall provide supervision, labor, and equipment for winter contaminant removal (snow, sleet, slush, and ice) from airside ramp and taxi lane locations. Required equipment includes five wheel loaders (2015 or newer, 390 HP minimum, 60,000 lb operating weight) with five compatible snowplow attachments (minimum 24 ft. wide with wings), two bucket attachments (6–8 cu. yd. capacity), one crew cab 4x4 pickup (2015 or newer), and one high-speed runway sweeper (2006 or newer, 20 ft. width with steel bristles). All equipment must be stored on airport premises from November 1 through April 30 and equipped with active GPS telematics. The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in airport airside construction or snow removal operations, with a designated Contractor Coordinator holding at least three years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.

The contract term runs approximately September 10, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals exercisable at the state's discretion. This is a firm fixed-price contract with compensation based on hourly rates for authorized equipment and hours worked during call-outs; no guaranteed minimum hours or call-outs apply. Call-outs may occur 24/7/365 when snow accumulation approaches two inches or under other operationally necessary conditions. A $10,000 bid guarantee (certified or cashier's check) is required with each bid, and the successful bidder must provide a performance bond equal to the entire contract value. Required insurance includes commercial general liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), commercial automobile liability ($5,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence), and workers' compensation insurance as required by Alaska statute. A price adjustment of up to 3% may be requested no sooner than 12 months from contract execution and no more than once per contract year. Liquidated damages are set at $60.00 per man-hour for corrections. Bidders must register with Procurement Officer Ben Wright (ben.wright@alaska.gov, 907-269-0811) upon downloading solicitation documents to receive amendments.