Project No. 0003209/SFHWY00085-1 / SFHWY00085-2 / SFHWY00109 / SFHWY00150 / SFHWY00151 / SFHWY00153-1 / SFHWY00153-2; KTN: Revilla & Gravina Airport Ferry Facility Improvements

STATE OF ALASKA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES

SOUTHEAST 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. 0003209/SFHWY00085-1 / SFHWY00085-2 / SFHWY00109 / SFHWY00150 / SFHWY00151 / SFHWY00153-1 / SFHWY00153-2; KTN: Revilla & Gravina Airport Ferry Facility Improvements, described herein, will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time March 26, 2020, at the Construction Contracts Office, 1st Floor, 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska.

This work encompasses five individual but integrated projects that are to be constructed at the Revilla and Gravina Airport Ferry Facilities in Ketchikan, Alaska consisting of both upland and marine improvements.

The Revilla work encompasses: Reconstruction of the existing upland vehicle and pedestrian access areas; construction of a new passenger waiting building facility; construction of pedestrian covered walkways, concrete sidewalks, electrical, potable water, sanitary sewer and storm drain utilities; reconstruction of Tongass Highway. Marine improvements include construction of a new airport ferry berth consisting of steel sheet pile bulkheads; pile supported, concrete surfaced access dock structures; floating steel structures and associated offshore mooring and berthing structures; steel vehicular bridge. The work further includes reconstruction and rehabilitation of the existing Revilla Airport ferry berth encompassing existing restoration of the existing steel bridge and float and hydraulic and electrical system upgrades.

The Gravina work encompasses: Reconstruction of the existing upland vehicle and pedestrian access areas; structural modifications to the existing pedestrian walkway canopy and widening of the existing concrete pedestrian walkway; electrical utilities and access road improvements. Marine improvements include construction of a new airport ferry berth consisting of new steel sheet pile bulkheads and offshore fill and rock revetment; pile supported, concrete surfaced access dock structures; floating steel structures and associated offshore mooring and berthing structures; steel vehicular access bridge. The Gravina work further includes reconstruction and rehabilitation of the existing Gravina Airport ferry berth encompassing a new steel float structure; new offshore mooring and berthing dolphin structures; restoration of an existing steel bridge and hydraulic and electrical system upgrades.

The Engineer's Estimate is between $40,000,000 and $50,000,000. All work shall be completed by December 31, 2022. 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 $100.00/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 David Lowell, P.E., Construction Project Manager, telephone number (907) 465-4812, 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 Jeff Jenkins, 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.