NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS
Skarland Hall Elevator Modernization
Project No.: D20052 SKEM
Bid No.: 0172022
The University of Alaska is seeking bids for the Skarland Hall Elevator Modernization project. Bids will be received electronically by the University of Alaska on the Bid Express website at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/43192/home until Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., September 22, 2021, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud via the 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 modernizing and upgrading the existing elevator which will include demolishing the existing elevator hydraulic jack, controller, tank and pump assembly. A new machine roomless (MRL) elevator will be installed with digital controller, traveling cable, car and finishes. A new elevator pit sump pump will be installed, and smoke doors will be provided at all levels except the primary floor. Door magnets will be provided for smoke doors, and fire alarm devices will be relocated in the hoistway.
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 provided in this Invitation. 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 Bid Express 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 Friday, September 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. via teleconference at the following toll-free number: (866) 832-7806, PIN 6019244. A one-and-a-half hour site visit may be arranged by appointment only for groups of eight or less between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by contacting the Owner’s Representative named in Specification 01 31 00. A calendar will be available with the bid documents on the Bid Express website to view available site visit times. 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 bidder’s preferences and Alaska Products Preferences have been applied. Further instructions are contained within the Instructions to Bidders.
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.