A pre-bid conference followed by an onsite walk through via Zoom or in-person will take place on August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at the PWSC Maintenance Shop at 153 Pioneer Ave, Valdez, AK 99686. 

Zoom Information Pre-Bid & Bid-Opening:                                                                         
Meeting ID: 236 903 8416                                                                                                            
Passcode: 345467                                                                                                            

All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond provided by a surety authorized to do business in the State of Alaska on a form provided herein, or a cashier’s check.  Bid security must be in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the maximum amount of the bid.

Questions regarding this IFB shall be directed, in writing, to UAA Facilities Planning & Construction Bid Express or emailed to uaa_fpc@alaska.edu for action, include bid number and project name in email subject line.

Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic form.  They may be viewed online and downloaded without charge and without deposit from Bid Express.

Bidders must register through the web site to be notified of addenda.  Bid documents are not available from the Architect or the Owner, but they may be obtained from most plan rooms and reprographic firms for a fee.  Printed copies may be ordered from reprographic companies through the website or by contacting a reprographer directly. 

Downloaded files may be printed on the plan holder’s equipment.  Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Please go to https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/64480/home to download the UAA project documents, for distribution to your members. No hard copies will be sent. Addenda to the project will be posted on the website.  The bidder is responsible for periodically checking the site.  The Contractor that is awarded the project will be responsible for printing all documents necessary for performing the work.

Prime Bidders, Sub Contractors and Suppliers obtaining bid documents are cautioned not to obtain partial or incomplete sets of bid documents (drawings and specifications) for the purposes of bidding.  It is the responsibility of the bidder(s) to ensure that complete sets of bid documents as posted on Bid Express are obtained.  Neither the Owner nor the Architect shall be held responsible for errors in downloading or the printing of incomplete sets of documents by the bidder(s). 

BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA HAS A PROCEDURE FOR ACCEPTING EQUAL PRODUCTS OR SYSTEMS PRIOR TO BID OPENING.  SUBSTITUTIONS AFTER AWARD ARE LIMITED.  SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND THE GENERAL CONDITIONS.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu)  is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The university is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.