ITB TITLE: 2527H032 Chenega Bay Rural Airport Maintenance

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Division of Program Management and Administration, is soliciting bids for year-round maintenance services at Chenega Bay Rural Airport under ITB 2527H032, with bids due August 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Alaska Time. An Alaska Bidder Preference of 5% applies to qualified bidders; additional preferences of up to 5% (Alaska veterans, not to exceed $5,000), 2% (Alaska Military Skills Program participants, not to exceed $5,000), 15% (employment programs), and 10% (Alaskans with disabilities) may apply based on veteran or program status.

The scope encompasses year-round maintenance of all state-owned runways, taxiways, aprons, safety areas, access roads, lighting systems, buildings, and related infrastructure. Services include daily inspections, snow and ice removal during winter, grading and vegetation management during spring and summer, equipment maintenance coordination, trash removal, and building support. The contractor must provide weekly status reports to the airport manager and ensure heavy equipment operators are competent.

The maximum yearly budget is $56,072.41 under a firm fixed-price contract. Bids exceeding this amount will be deemed non-responsive. The initial contract term runs July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options to renew for four additional one-year terms at the state's discretion. Price adjustments are permitted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Alaska, with adjustment requests submitted 30 days prior to contract renewal dates. Payment is due within 30 days of receipt of proper invoices or service delivery, whichever is later, with preference for Electronic Funds Transfer.

Prior to award, the contractor must possess a valid Alaska business license and maintain workers' compensation insurance and commercial general liability and automobile liability with minimum limits of $300,000 each. The notice of intent to award is anticipated for August 14, 2026, with contract issuance expected by August 25, 2026. Bidders must register with Procurement Officer Ben Wright (907-269-0811, ben.wright@alaska.gov) upon downloading solicitation documents to receive amendments.