Project No. 0958032 & 0959021 SFHWY00315 & SFHWY00163; JNU Douglas Hwy Stage 2 Construction & Highway Slope Stabilization

STATE OF ALASKA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES

SOUTHCOAST REGION - DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION INVITATION TO BIDS (ITB’s)

Sealed bids in single copy for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment, and performing all work on Project No. 0958032 & 0959021 SFHWY00315 & SFHWY00163; JNU Douglas Hwy Stage 2 Construction & Highway Slope Stabilization, described herein, will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time December 20, 2022, at the Construction Contracts Office, 1st Floor, 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska.

This Federal funded project includes reconstructing and resurfacing Douglas Highway from about 700 feet south of Cordova Street to F Street.  Other work includes ADA improvements, storm drain system repairs, signing and striping improvements, and bridge joint repairs.  A list of anticipated work items are listed below: Pavement removal and roadway excavation, Pavement cold planning, Removal and installation of concrete gutter and curb & gutters, Removal and installation of asphalt and concrete sidewalks, Reconstruction of existing accessible sidewalk ramps, Replacement and lining of existing culverts and storm drains, Construction of riprap aprons, Installation of new curb inlets, Removal and installation of storm drain manholes, Replacement of existing signs, Addition of new signs, New pavement markings, Replacement of existing guardrail and bridge transition rail, Repairs to existing Lawson Creek Bridge joints, Replacement of wood planter box and steps with concrete retaining wall and wood stairs at Villa Gastineau Condos..

The Engineer's Estimate is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. All work shall be completed by December 31, 2023. This is a Race Neutral project as defined in Section 120 of the Specifications.

Plans, specifications, bid documents, reports, addenda, and other bidder information are posted online, and available for downloading free of charge at: https://www.bidx.com/ak/lettings .

Hard copies of these documents are still available in hard copy for a non-refundable fee of $100/set from the Southeast Regional Contracts, 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska, 99801-7999. E-Mail:  srdotpfcontracts@alaska.gov.  Fax Number:  (907) 465-4238, Text Phone Number (hearing impaired):  (800) 770-8973.  Please include your company name, mailing address, phone number and fax number, and whether you are a General, Subcontractor, or Supplier with your order. Companies owned by women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to bid. If you wish to receive expedited service, please provide your Fed-Ex account number. Please be advised that this company does not provide overnight service to or from Juneau.  Allow at least 2 to 3 business days for receipt of expedited packages.

Bid results may not be available until after 4:00 PM on the bid opening day.  The results can be obtained on the Internet at: https://www.bidx.com/ak/lettings .

Bidding Documents are available for inspection at the office of the Regional Department of Transportation and Public Facilities offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.

All technical questions regarding design and construction of this project should be in writing and directed to the office of Keri Williamson, P.E., Construction Project Manager, telephone number (907) 465-1819, fax number (907) 465-2030. All technical questions regarding bidding and award procedures, or problems with downloading of the electronic documents should be in writing and directed to the office of Eric Verrelli, Chief of Contracts, telephone number (907) 465-4420, fax number (907) 465-4238.

Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a bid/proposal should contact the TTD number (800) 770-8973, no later than one week prior to the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements.