Palmer Courthouse Snow Removal ITB

The Alaska Court System is requesting bids for snow removal services at the Palmer Courthouse, 435 S. Denali Street, Palmer, Alaska, under ITB 2026 Palmer Courthouse Snow Removal, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid inspection on September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Alaska bidder preferences apply, including preferences for Alaska residents, Alaska products, Alaska veterans, and businesses owned by individuals with disabilities, with preference premiums ranging from 5% to 15% above the lowest bid price.

The scope covers comprehensive snowplowing, snow removal, sanding, and deicing at parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and entryways. Bidders must submit unit prices for five service categories: significant snowfall plowing and removal (depth thresholds of 2.0"–3.9", 4.0"–7.9", and 8.0"+), call-out services for drift cleanup and path plowing billed hourly, lot sanding (heated road sand or F-chip material options), sidewalk snow removal (by depth), and deicing services. All clearing and sanding must be completed by 7:30 AM daily; response time for packed snow and ice exceeding 1" depth is 24 hours, and emergency call-outs during business hours require 2-hour response.

The contract term is three years commencing October 15, 2026, through April 15, 2029, with two one-year renewal options. The estimated base year cost is $48,000. Bidders must provide references from at least three companies where they performed similar services for at least one full year within the prior five years and hold a valid Alaska business license. Bid security of 5% of the total basic bid amount or $500, whichever is greater, is required. Bids will be opened publicly on September 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The Alaska Court System reserves the right to reject all bids and award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.