ITB 2527H097 Highway & Airport Maintenance Sand

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is soliciting bids on a one-time purchase and delivery of Highway and Airport Maintenance Sand for statewide roadways and airport runways under ITB 2527H097, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time. Bidders may qualify for Alaska Bidder Preference (5%), Alaska Veteran Preference (5%, not to exceed $5,000), Alaska Military Skills Program Preference (2%, not to exceed $5,000), or Alaska Product Preference (3–7% depending on classification).

The scope comprises five lots across Southeast and Kodiak/Aleutian districts: Lot 1, 500 cubic yards of highway maintenance sand for Haines; Lot 2, 400 cubic yards of airport sand for Hoonah; Lot 3, 800 cubic yards of highway sand and 500 cubic yards of airport sand for King Salmon; Lot 4, 140 cubic yards of airport sand for Kodiak; and Lot 5, 200 cubic yards of airport sand for St. Paul. Bidders may bid any combination of lots. Sand must meet specified gradation and moisture content requirements. The contractor is responsible for quality control sampling and testing at specified frequencies with written results provided to the Contract Project Manager; failure to comply results in a 5% price reduction. Additional price reductions apply for material out of specification on certain sieves and for moisture content exceeding 5%.

Pricing must be firm, fixed-price in U.S. currency, exclusive of federal, state, and local taxes. Payment is within 30 days of receipt of proper billing or delivery, whichever is later; a 5% early-payment discount applies for payment within 15 business days. Liquidated damages of 3% per calendar week apply for late delivery, capped at 12%. Deliveries must be completed by October 15, 2026 for Southeast District locations and November 15, 2026 for Kodiak District locations. The contractor must hold a valid Alaska business license prior to the bid deadline and maintain commercial general liability insurance ($300,000 minimum), commercial automobile liability insurance ($300,000 minimum), and workers' compensation insurance as required by Alaska statute. Bid opening and evaluation conclude by August 31, 2026, with Notice of Intent to Award issued the same date. Contact Procurement Officer Chris Hunt at (907) 465-8448 or chris.hunt@alaska.gov.