Tok Courthouse Clerk's Counter Upgrades

The Alaska Court System is seeking bids for the Tok Courthouse clerk's counter upgrades, a project located at Mile 1313.5 Alaska Highway in Tok, Alaska. This procurement involves minor interior alterations that include demolishing the existing clerk's counter and constructing a new ADA-compliant counter with enhanced security features, such as ballistic glazing. The project scope specifically encompasses replacement of selected interior finishes, casework, and minor space reconfiguration, with strict instructions that no structural, electrical, or mechanical alterations are permitted. A mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on February 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with the final bid submission deadline set for April 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Bidders are required to provide bid security of 5% for bids exceeding $100,000 and will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications, including the requirement for solid surface counter materials, ballistic shielding, and plywood backer.

The contract opportunity includes several bid preferences designed to benefit specific Alaska-based businesses and populations, including a 5% Alaska Bidder Preference, a 10% Alaskans with Disabilities Preference, a 15% Employment Program Preference, and a 5% Alaska Veteran's Preference (not to exceed $5,000). Contractors must maintain proper insurance coverage, provide background checks for all personnel working on-site, and comply with Alaska Little Davis Bacon Act wage requirements. The project will be awarded as a competitively bid lump sum single prime contract, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Contractors must coordinate work around normal courthouse operations, with certain tasks required to be performed after standard business hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Friday). While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves comprehensive interior modifications that will require specialized construction and security installation expertise.