Cutler Apartments Window Replacement Phase 3
Project No.:  D21068 CUWR3
Bid No.:  0692021,

The University of Alaska is seeking Bids for the Cutler Apartments Window Replacement Phase 3 project. Bids will be received electronically by the University on the Bid Express website at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/43192/home until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud via teleconference number listed for the pre-bid conference. Bid results will be made available to the public on the Bid Express website after evaluation.

The Work consists of replacing the existing wood framed windows with triple-pane low-E vinyl windows with solid-surface sills and metal blinds at the Cutler 300 and 600 apartment blocks.

Bidders are advised that the University of Alaska has a procedure for accepting alternate products or systems prior to bid opening.  Acceptance of substitutions after award is limited.  See Instructions to Bidders and the General Conditions.

Funding for this project is available.

Bid documents for this project are available for viewing and downloading at the Bid Express website address designated herein. Bid documents may also be viewed by appointment only at the office of Division of Design and Construction, University of Alaska, 1850 Tanana Loop, Lola Tilly Building, UAF Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska.

Bidders must register through the website to be notified of addenda.  The bidder is responsible for periodically checking the site for addenda or additional information for the project.

A pre-bid conference will be held on March 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. via teleconference at the following toll-free number: (866) 832-7806, PIN 5658448. A one hour site visit of a vacant unit may be arranged by appointment only for groups of eight or less between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by contacting the Owner’s Representative named in Specification 01 31 00. Parking is limited and bidders are advised to purchase a day parking pass at one of the campus kiosks prior to the time and date of the pre-bid site visit.  More information can be found at www.uaf.edu/parking.

Bid security is required to be submitted with each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. State law requires a bid to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible "Alaska Bidder" after a five percent (5%) preference and Alaska Products Preference have been applied.  Further instructions are contained within the Invitation for Bids.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to reject any or all bids, offers, or parts thereof it deems necessary, to waive any informality in the bid or offer received, and to award in the best interest of the University.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.