INVITATION TO BID AIRPORT HEIGHTS SENIOR HOUSING PHASE I VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION ITB #26T-DV-103

AIRPORT HEIGHTS
SENIOR HOUSING
PHASE I
VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION
INVITATION TO BID
26T-DV-103
MARCH 2026
Cook Inlet Housing Authority
3510 Spenard Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: (907) 793-3064
Email: procurement@cookinlethousing.org

AIRPORT HEIGHTS SENIOR HOUSING PHASE I - VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION
AIRPORT HEIGHTS I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO.
Specified Dates ..........................................................................................................................1
Advertisement ............................................................................................................................2
Invitation to Bid ..........................................................................................................................4
Instructions to Bidders .................................................................................................................7
Bidders Checklist .......................................................................................................................9
Bid Form ................................................................................................................................ 10
Bid Bond ................................................................................................................................1 2
Previous Participation Certificate............................................................................................... 13
Form of Non-Collusive Affidavit ................................................................................................ 18
Representations, Certifications, and Other Statement of Bidders .............................................. 19
Lobbying Certification and Disclosure ....................................................................................... 23
AIA Sample Contract................................................................................................................. 28
Performance Bond ...................................................................................................................3 5
Payment Bond ......................................................................................................................... 38
General Conditions for Construction Contracts ......................................................................... 40
Supplementary Conditions ....................................................................................................... 59
Indemnity and Insurance Requirements ................................................................................... 65
BABA Requirements ................................................................................................................. 71
Job Training Requirements ...................................................................................................... 72
Section 3 Requirements ........................................................................................................... 77
Section 3 Reporting Sample Forms ........................................................................................... 79
MBE WBE Requirements .......................................................................................................... 88
MBE WBE Reporting Sample Forms ......................................................................................... 89
Wage Determination ................................................................................................................. 94
BEES Requirements ................................................................................................................. 99
Summary of Work ................................................................................................................... 100
Project Management and Coordination ................................................................................... 102
Construction Progress Schedules ........................................................................................... 110
Product Requirements ............................................................................................................ 114
References ............................................................................................................................. 120
Closeout Procedures............................................................................................................... 130
DRAWINGS
Airport Heights Drawings March 2026 .......................................................................... 209 pages
ATTACHMENTS
BGES Phase I ESA November 2024 ............................................................................ 140 pages
(updated report forthcoming via addenda)
NGE-TFT GEO Tech Report November 2025 .............................................................. 107 pages
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) .................................. Forthcoming via Addenda
Home Energy Rating Certificate ....................................................................................... 2 pages
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SPECIFIED DATES
AIRPORT HEIGHTS SENIOR HOUSING PHASE I
VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION
ITB # 26T-DV-103
Description Date and Time Location
1. Bid Packet Available March 17, 2026 via CIHA Website
2. Last Day for Questions April 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m. via email
3. Bid Due Date April 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CIHA Main Office
4. Public Bid Opening April 23, 2026, 2:15 p.m. via teleconference
Public Bid Opening Teleconference Information:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21784013802714?p=aqdKNWq4jtfNKE8Af2
Meeting ID: 217 840 138 027 14
Passcode: 6Gx7GB35
Dial in by phone
+1 907-215-4044,,920943271# United States, Anchorage
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 920 943 271#
SPECIFIED DATES
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR INVITATION TO BID
AIRPORT HEIGHTS SENIOR HOUSING PHASE I
VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION
ITB # 26T-DV-103
On behalf of Airport Heights I Limited Partnership, Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) is
accepting sealed bids from responsible and responsive contractors for the Airport Heights Senior
Housing Phase I - Vertical Construction project, located at Tract 1 Seward Towers on the
northeast corner of Debarr Road and Columbine Court, Anchorage, Alaska.
The scope of work for this project includes furnishing all material, labor, installation and services
necessary to complete the Airport Heights Senior Housing Phase I - Vertical Construction project
as described in the contract documents, adhering to all applicable local, state, and federal
regulatory building codes and standards. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, utility
connections, limited civil work, hardscape, concrete, paving, striping, landscaping and all
construction of a single 3-story 24-unit residential building. The building total square footage is
approximately 24,405 SF, consisting of a foundation, slab on grade and vertical wood
construction. The contractor shall comply with all administrative requirements of the contract,
including the submission of a project schedule, safety plan, schedule of values, daily reports, job
training reports, Section 3 reports, MBE/WBE reports, certified payroll reports, submittals and
other tasks required under the contract.
The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, with project completion by August 31, 2027.
100% Performance and Payment Bonds will be required for the project.
Bids must be hand-delivered or mailed to CIHA at 3510 Spenard Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99503
or emailed to procurement@cookinlethousing.org and received by the deadline below. Bids
received after this time shall not be accepted. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure its bid is
received at the specified location and time.
Specified Dates:
Bid Packet Available March 17, 2026
Last Day for Questions April 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Bid Due Date April 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Public Bid Opening April 23, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
Bid documents will be available on CIHA's website at www.cookinlethousing.org. Plan holders
are responsible for checking the website for addenda.
Preference. Preference will be given to Minority- and Women-owned and Section 3 businesses.
Minority- and Women-owned and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to submit bids.
Contractors requesting a preference must submit form HUD 5369-A with its bid.
Equal Employment Opportunity. The Contractor may not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical handicap,
sex, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood. The Contractor shall
post in conspicuous places, accessible to employees and applicants for employment, at the
location of the grant project, notices setting out the provisions of AS 18.80.220.
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ADVERTISEMENT

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The Contractor shall state, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on this
project, that the Contractor is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and that all qualified
applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin,
age, physical handicap, sex, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood.
The Contractor shall include the provisions of this EEO article in every subcontract relating to this
Contract and shall require the inclusion of these provisions in every agreement entered into by
any of its subcontractors, so that those provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor.
Pursuant to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act. Pub. L. 117-58, 41 U.S.C. 8301, the recipient of the Federal Financial
Assistance used to fund this infrastructure project is required to apply a domestic content
procurement preference (the "Buy America Preference" or "BAP") for all construction, alteration,
maintenance, or repair of public infrastructure, including buildings and real property, unless
application of the BAP has been waived by HUD. Accordingly, this agreement shall be carried
out in accordance with BABA.
This Invitation to Bid is not to be construed as a commitment of any kind nor does it commit CIHA
to pay for any cost incurred in the submission of bids or any other incurred costs prior to the
execution of a contract.
Published March 17, 2026, through April 23, 2026, at www.cookinlethousing.org.
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ADVERTISEMENT

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INVITATION TO BID
AIRPORT HEIGHTS SENIOR HOUSING PHASE I
VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION
ITB # 26T-DV-103
Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) is accepting sealed bids from responsible and responsive
contractors for the Airport Heights Senior Housing Phase I - Vertical Construction project, located
at Tract 1 Seward Towers on the northeast corner of Debarr Road and Columbine Court,
Anchorage, Alaska.
Sealed bids must be submitted, clearly marked: "Attn: Procurement, ITB # 26T-DV-103, Airport
Heights Senior Housing Phase I - Vertical Construction - Do Not Open". CIHA will reject
bids received after the deadline. Faxed bids will not be accepted. CIHA will open and read
accepted bids at the time stated in the Specified Dates.
* Mailed and/or hand-delivered bids: Bids must be received at CIHA, Attention:
Procurement, 3510 Spenard Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 no later than the
deadline stated in the Specified Dates according to the time clock located at CIHA's front
desk.
* Emailed bids: Bids must be received by the Procurement Department at
procurement@cookinlethousing.org. Bids must be received no later than the deadline,
according to the time and date received by CIHA's email server.
QUESTIONS
CIHA will not be bound by any oral interpretation of this ITB. Questions are encouraged and must
be sent in writing to Procurement by the deadline in the Specified Dates. Questions received after
the deadline will be disregarded. Substantive issues received by the deadline will be answered
by addendum to all plan holders.
* Email: procurement@cookinlethousing.org
No questions shall be directed to any other CIHA employees or CIHA representative.
SCHEDULE
The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, with project completion by August 31, 2027.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work for this project includes furnishing all material, labor, installation and services
necessary to complete the Airport Heights Senior Housing Phase I - Vertical Construction project
as described in the contract documents, adhering to all applicable local, state, and federal
regulatory building codes and standards. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, utility
connections, limited civil work, hardscape, concrete, paving, striping, landscaping and all
construction of a single 3-story 24-unit residential building. The building total square footage is
approximately 24,405 SF, consisting of a foundation, slab on grade and vertical wood
construction. The contractor shall comply with all administrative requirements of the contract,
including the submission of a project schedule, safety plan, schedule of values, daily reports, job
training reports, Section 3 reports, MBE/WBE reports, certified payroll reports, submittals and
other tasks required under the contract.
Please note, much of the site preparation including installation of the deep utilities will be
completed by a civil contractor under a separate contract with the Owner. The vertical contractor
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shall coordinate its work closely with the civil contractor to ensure both scopes are performed and
completed on schedule.
BID, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS
The Contractor will be required to submit 100% payment and performance bonds for the project
and shall submit with its bid a letter from its surety evidencing the bidder's ability to obtain this
bonding should it be awarded the project. A 5% bid bond must be submitted with the Contractor's
bid, as stated in the Instructions to Bidders.
The Contractor will be required to submit a Multiple Obligee Rider to the Performance and
Payment Bonds.
This bonding requirement is a funding source requirement and cannot be waived.
BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA ACT
Pursuant to the Build America, Buy America Act, (BABA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act. Pub. L 117-58-, 41 U.S.C 8301, the recipient of the Federal Financial
Assistance used to fund this infrastructure project is required to apply a domestic content
procurement preference (the "Buy America Preference" or "BAP") for all construction, alteration,
maintenance, or repair of public infrastructure, including buildings and real property, unless
application of the BAP has been waived by HUD. Accordingly, this agreement shall be carried out
in accordance with BABA.
INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
See Insurance and Indemnity Requirements Form for details on the insurance requirements. No
Contract will be signed until the certificate(s) of insurance have been received and approved by
the CIHA Procurement Manager. If the insurance expires or is cancelled during the term of the
contract, progress payments will be suspended, and work must cease.
PREFERENCE
The work to be performed under this contract is subject to Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or
Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) and Section 3 preference.
In order to be deemed a bona fide Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Women's Business
Enterprise (WBE) a firm must be an independent business concern which is a least fifty-one
percent (51%) owned and controlled by minority group members or women (per MBE WBE
Requirements).
In order to be deemed a bona fide Section 3 Business, a firm must be at least 51% or more owned
by a Section 3 Resident, have 30% or more of full-time workers who are Section 3 Residents, or
commit to subcontract to at least 25% of all subcontracts to Section 3 businesses (per Section 3
Requirements).
Any firm stating a MBE or WBE preference or Section 3 preference must submit a certification
form (per MBE WBE Requirements and Section 3 Requirements).
If comparable bids are submitted from a responsible minority-, woman-owned, or Section 3
enterprise and a responsible non-minority-, woman-owned, or Section 3 enterprise, CIHA will
award to the small, minority, women-owned, or Section 3 enterprise.
SECTION 3 OF THE HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1968
The work to be performed under this contract is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701u), and the implementing regulations at
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24 CFR Part 75. To the greatest extent feasible, the Contractor shall provide economic
opportunities in employment, training, and contracting to Section 3 workers and Section 3
business concerns, in accordance with 24 CFR Part 75. The Contractor shall include the
applicable Section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to 24 CFR Part 75 and shall comply with
all Section 3 reporting and documentation requirements set forth in the ITB Documents.
WAGE DETERMINATION
Federal Davis-Bacon Wages including certified payroll are required for this project. All contractors
for this project must comply with all Federal Labor Standard Requirements and will require
payment of the Federal Davis Bacon Wage for the specific geographic region in which the project
is located. See the Wage Determination Requirements.
PAYMENT TERMS
See General Conditions, part 27, pp. 9-10, for Payments and Retainage.
Terms are NET forty-five (45) days, subject to any discounts for prompt payment. CIHA has
implemented an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment process. The awarded Contractor will
complete an ACH Registration Form to sign up for EFT payments.
BID SUBMITTAL
Bidder shall supply all information and submittals required by the ITB documents to constitute a
proper bid. The bid must clearly state the legal name, address, telephone number, and email
address of the bidder. The bid must be signed above the typed or printed name and title of the
signer. The signer shall have the legal authority to bind the bidder to the bid. Any changes that
are made to this bid using correction fluid, writing utensils, etc. before submission must be dated
and initialed in each area that a change was made. No bids may be withdrawn without the written
consent of CIHA for a period of ninety (90) days subsequent to the deadline date for receipt of
bids.
AWARD
Award of a firm, fixed-price Contract for the specified Work will be made in accordance with
CIHA's procurement policies to the lowest priced, responsive and responsible bidder. CIHA
reserves the right to reject any and all bids for this work and to waive any technicality or informality
in the procurement process that is deemed in the best interest of CIHA. This Invitation to Bid is
not to be construed as a commitment of any kind nor does it commit CIHA to pay for any cost
incurred in the submission of any bid or any other incurred cost prior to the execution of a Contract.
Upon issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award, the successful contractor shall provide the
following within ten (10) business days:
* Insurance letter verifying limits can be met (per Indemnity and Insurance Requirements)
* Subcontractor list along with any self-performed work per task
* Construction Baseline Schedule for Owner approval
* Detailed Schedule of Values for Owner approval
DISPUTES
In the event any dispute arises from this ITB, such dispute will be resolved in accordance with
CIHA's policies and procedures.
CLOSE OUT PROCEDURES
Closeout procedures and requirements can be found in the Closeout Procedures. Closeout
documents must be received before full and final payment will be made to the Contractor.
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Architect at least 7 days before bid opening.
Instructions to Bidders
4. Responsibility of Prospective Contractor
(a) CIHA will award contracts only to responsible prospective
1. Bid Preparation and Submission
contractors who have the ability to perform successfully under the
(a) Bidders are expected to examine the specifications, drawings,
terms and conditions of the proposed contract. In determining the
all instructions, and, if applicable, the construction site (see also the responsibility of a bidder, CIHA will consider such matters as the
contract clause entitled Site Investigation and Conditions Affect-
bidder's:
ing the Work of the General Conditions of the Contract). Failure to do
so will be at the Bidders' risk. (1) Integrity;
(2) Compliance with public policy;
(b) All bids must be submitted on the forms provided by Cook Inlet
Housing Authority (CIHA). Bidders shall furnish all the information (3) Record of past performance; and
required by the solicitation. Bids must be signed and the bidder's (4) Financial and technical resources (including construction
name typed or printed on the bid sheet and each continuation sheet and technical equipment).
which requires the entry of information by the bidder. Erasures or
(b) Before a bid is considered for award, the bidder may be re-
other changes must be initialed by the person signing the bid. Bids
quested by CIHA to submit a statement or other documentation
signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's
regarding any of the items in paragraph (a) above. Failure by the
authority. (Bidders should retain a copy of their bid for their records.)
bidder to provide such additional information shall render the bidder
nonresponsible and ineligible for award.
(d) All bid documents shall be sealed in an envelope which shall be
clearly marked with the words "Bid Documents," the Invitation for 5. Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Bids
Bids (ITB) number, any project or other identifying number, the
(a) Any bid received at the place designated in the solicitation after
bidder's name, and the date and time for receipt of bids.
the exact time specified for receipt will not be considered unless it is
(e) If this solicitation requires bidding on all items, failure to do so will received before award is made and it:
disqualify the bid. If bidding on all items is not required, Bidders
(1) Was sent by registered or certified mail not later than the
should insert the words "No Bid" in the space provided for any item
fifth calendar day before the date specified for receipt of offers (e.g.,
on which no price is submitted.
an offer submitted in response to a solicitation requiring receipt of
(f) Unless expressly authorized elsewhere in this solicitation, alter- offers by the 20th of the month must have been mailed by the 15th);
nate bids will not be considered.
(2) Was sent by mail, and it is determined by CIHA that the late
(g) Unless expressly authorized elsewhere in this solicitation, bids receipt was due solely to mishandling by CIHA after receipt at CIHA;
submitted by telegraph or facsimile (fax) machines will not be or
considered.
(3) Was sent by U.S. Postal Service Express Mail Next Day
2. Explanations and Interpretations to Prospective Service - Post Office to Addressee, not later than 5:00 p.m. at the
place of mailing two working days prior to the date specified for
Bidders
receipt of Bids. The term "working days" excludes weekends and
(a) Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation
observed holidays.
of the solicitation, specifications, drawings, etc., must request it at
least 7 days before the scheduled time for bid opening. Requests (b) Any modification or withdrawal of a bid is subject to the same
may be oral or written. Oral requests must be confirmed in writing. conditions as in paragraph (a) of this provision.
The only oral clarifications that will be provided will be those clearly
(c) The only acceptable evidence to establish the date of mailing of
related to solicitation procedures, i.e., not substantive technical
a late bid, modification, or withdrawal sent either by registered or
information. No other oral explanation or interpretation will be
certified mail is the U.S. or Canadian Postal Service postmark both
provided. Any information given a prospective bidder concerning
on the envelope or wrapper and on the original receipt from the U.S.
this solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective
or Canadian Postal Service. Both postmarks must show a legible
Bidders as a written amendment to the solicitation, if that information
date or the bid, modification, or withdrawal shall be processed as if
is necessary in submitting bids, or if the lack of it would be prejudicial
mailed late. "Postmark" means a printed, stamped, or otherwise
to other prospective Bidders.
placed impression (exclusive of a postage meter machine impres-
(b) Any information obtained by, or provided to, a bidder other than sion) that is readily identifiable without further action as having been
by formal amendment to the solicitation shall not constitute a change supplied and affixed by employees of the U.S. or Canadian Postal
to the solicitation. Service on the date of mailing. Therefore, Bidders should request the
postal clerk to place a hand cancellation bull's-eye postmark on both
3. Amendments to Invitation to Bids
the receipt and the envelope or wrapper.
(a) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which
(d) The only acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at
are not modified remain unchanged.
CIHA is the time/date stamp of PHA/IHA on the Bid wrapper or other
(b) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this documentary evidence of receipt maintained by CIHA.
solicitation (1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by
(e) The only acceptable evidence to establish the date of mailing of
identifying the amendment number and date on the bid form, or (3)
a late bid, modification, or withdrawal sent by Express Mail Next Day
by letter, or email, if those methods are authorized in the
Service-Post Office to Addressee is the date entered by the post
solicitation. CIHA must receive acknowledgment by the time and at
office receiving clerk on the "Express Mail Next Day Service-Post
the place specified for receipt of bids. Bids which fail to acknowledge
Office to Addressee" label and the postmark on both the envelope or
the bidder's receipt of any amendment will result in the rejection of the
wrapper and on the original receipt from the U.S. Postal Service.
bid if the amendment(s) contained information which substantively
"Postmark" has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (c) of this
changed the CIHA's requirements.
provision, excluding postmarks of the Canadian Postal Service.
(c) Amendments will be on file in the offices of CIHA and the Therefore, Bidders should request the postal clerk to place a legible
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(d) A written award or acceptance of offer mailed or otherwise
furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance
specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further
(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this provision, a late modifica-
action by either party. If this solicitation is a request for proposals,
tion of an otherwise successful bid that makes its terms more
before the offer's specified expiration time, CIHA may accept an
favorable to CIHA will be considered at any time it is received and may
offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a
be accepted.
written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Negotiations
(g) Bids may be withdrawn by written notice, or if authorized by this conducted after receipt of an offer do not constitute a rejection or
solicitation, received at any time before the exact time set for counteroffer by CIHA.
opening of bids; provided that written confirmation of withdrawals (e) Neither financial data submitted with an offer, nor representations
over the signature of the bidder is mailed and postmarked prior to concerning facilities or financing, will form a part of the resulting
the specified bid opening time. A bid may be withdrawn in person contract.
by a bidder or its authorized representative if, before the exact time
set for opening of bids, the identity of the person requesting 9. Bid Guarantee (applicable to construction and
withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the bid.
epuipment contracts exceeding $25,000)
All bids must be accompanied by a negotiable bid guarantee which
6. Bid Opening
shall not be less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. The
All Bids received by the date and time of receipt specified in the bid guarantee may be a certified check, bank draft, U.S. Government
solicitation will be publicly opened and read. The time and place of Bonds at par value, or a bid bond secured by a surety company
opening will be as specified in the solicitation. Bidders and other acceptable to the U.S. Government and authorized to do business in
interested persons may be present. If respondent representatives the state where the work is to be performed. Certified checks and
are present for the opening, each Bid shall be opened, and only the bank drafts must be made payable to the order of CIHA. The bid
name of the responding company shall be announced. guarantee shall insure the execution of the contract and the
furnishing of a method of assurance of completion by the successful
7. Service of Protest
bidder as required by the solicitation. Failure to submit a bid
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision: guarantee with the bid shall result in the rejection of the bid. Bid
guarantees submitted by unsuccessful Bidders will be returned as
"Interested party" means an actual or prospective bidder whose
soon as practicable after bid opening.
direct economic interest would be affected by the award of the
contract.
10.Assurance of Completion
"Protest" means a written objection by an interested party to this
solicitation or to a proposed or actual award of a contract pursuant to (a) Unless otherwise provided in State law, the successful bidder
this solicitation. shall furnish an assurance of completion prior to the execution of any
contract under this solicitation. This assurance shall be separate
(b) Protests shall be served on the Contracting Officer by obtaining
performance and payment bonds, each for 100 percent or more of
written and dated acknowledgement from -
the contract price.
(b) Bonds must be obtained from guarantee or surety companies
Rashaad Esters acceptable to the U.S. Government and authorized to do business in
Procurement Manager
the state where the work is to be performed. Individual sureties will
Cook Inlet Housing Authority
not be considered. U.S. Treasury Circular Number 570, published
3510 Spenard Road
annually in the Federal Register, lists companies approved to act as
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
sureties on bonds securing Government contracts, the maximum
underwriting limits on each contract bonded, and the States in which
[Contracting Officer designate the official or location where a protest
the company is licensed to do business. Use of companies listed in
may be served on the Contracting Officer]
this circular is mandatory. Copies of the circular may be downloaded
(c) All protests shall be resolved in accordance with CIHA's protest on the U.S. Department of Treasury website http://
policy and procedures, copies of which are maintained at CIHA. www.fms.treas.gov/c570/index.html, or ordered for a minimum fee by
contacting the Government Printing Office at (202) 512-2168.
8. Contract Award
(c) Each bond shall clearly state the rate of premium and the total
(a)CIHA will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the amount of premium charged. The current power of attorney for the
responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be person who signs for the surety company must be attached to the
most advantageous to CIHA, cost or price and other factors, bond. The effective date of the power of attorney shall not precede
specified elsewhere in this solicitation, considered. the date of the bond. The effective date of the bond shall be on or
(b)CIHA may after the execution date of the contract. (d) Failure by the successful
bidder to obtain the required assurance of completion within the time
(1)reject any or all offers if such action is in CIHA's interest,
specified, or within such extended period as CIHA may grant based
(2)accept other than the lowest offer,
upon reasons determined adequate by CIHA, shall render the bidder
(3) waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers ineligible for award. CIHA may then either award the contract to the
received, and next lowest responsible bidder or solicit new bids. CIHA may retain
the ineligible bidder's bid guarantee.
(4) award more than one contract for all or part of the
requirements stated.
(c)If this solicitation is a request for proposals, CIHA may award a
contract on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions.
Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms
from a cost or price and technical standpoint.
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