Provide Mountain View Library Branch Exterior Cleaning

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The Municipality of Anchorage Purchasing Department accepts bids electronically through the Bid Express(R) service at
www.bidexpress.com.
Electronic bid submission:
* allows for digitally-signed bids
* eliminates costs for delivery of bid packages
* provides error checking and alerts to omissions before submission
* easily accommodates last-minute changes and price cuts
* automates email notifications to alert vendors of solicitation postings and solicitation changes
If you are not a current user, please register for a free vendor account to review and bid on the Municipality of Anchorage's solicitations.
For more information about the service, please refer to the Bid Express service's Knowledge Center here to get started.
For technical assistance, please call the service's Customer Success team at 888-352-2439, available Monday - Friday from 7:00 am -
8:00 pm (EST). You can also email them at bidexpress.support@infotechinc.com.
Additional information and notices of solicitation opportunities will be posted on the Purchasing webpage at Muni.org.

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GENERAL PROVISIONS
The attached provisions, as modified by any addendum hereto, will become a part of any Purchase Order resulting from this
Invitation to Bid. The Vendor, by their acceptance of this order, agrees thereto:
1. No alteration in any of the terms, conditions, delivery, price, quality, quantities or specifications of this order will be effective
without prior consent of the Purchasing Director.
2. No charges will be allowed for packing, wrapping, bags, containers, reels, etc., unless otherwise specified.
3. Time of delivery is part of the essence of this contract, and the order is subject to cancellation for failure to deliver on
time.
4. For any exception to the delivery date as specified on this purchase order, the Vendor will give prior notification and obtain
approval thereto from the Purchasing Director.
5. Shipping Instructions: Unless otherwise specified, please ship prepaid via cheapest common carrier FOB Destination. The
MOA cannot accept COD Shipments.
6. Materials purchased are subject to the approval of the MOA and, if rejected, are held subject to the Vendor's risk and
expenses incurred for their return as approved by the Purchasing Officer.
7. The Purchase Order number must appear on all invoices, packing lists, packages, shipping notices, instruction manuals,
and any correspondence.
8. Memorandum of contents will be enclosed in each box or package.
9. The vendor agrees to protect the MOA against all claims for patent or franchise infringement arising from the purchase,
installation, or use of the material ordered on this contract, and to assume all expenses and damages arising from such
claims.
10. It is agreed that the waiver or acceptance of any breach of any of the terms of this order will not operate to relieve the
Vendor of the responsibility herein under for any prior to subsequent breach.
11. All specifications and plans referred to in this order will form a part of the contract.
12. The Vendor warrants articles supplied under this contract to conform to specifications herein, to be fit and sufficient for the
purpose manufactured, merchantable, of good material and workmanship, and free from defect.
13. Cash discount period on all invoices will commence on the date the shipment is received by the MOA. If an adjustment or
damage occurs on a shipment subject to cash discount, the discount period will commence on the date the shipment is
finally accepted.
14. The MOA is exempt from Federal Excise and Transportation Taxes. Exemption certificates will be furnished upon request.
15. Liens: Vendor, by accepting this purchase order, warrants and represents that the goods, wares or merchandise ordered
herein are free and clear from all claims and liens of whatsoever nature.
16. Upon opening bids, apparent results will be posted within the solicitation at BidExpress.
17. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION: During the performance of this contract the contractor agrees as follows:
(A) The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or mental or physical
handicap. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees
are treated during employment without regard to the characteristics listed above. Such action will include, without
limitation, employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruiting advertising, lay-off or termination,
rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training including apprenticeship. The Contractor will
post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the
provisions of this non-discrimination clause. The contractor will comply with all laws concerning the prohibition of
discrimination including, but not limited to Title 5 and Title 7 of the Anchorage Municipal Code.
(B) The Contractor will state, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on contract jobs, that all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,
age, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, marital status, or physical or mental handicap.

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(C) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining
agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the labor union or workers'
representative of the contractor's commitments under Section 202 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24,
1965, as amended, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants
for employment.
(D) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended,
and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(E) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965,
as amended and by the rules, regulations and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit
access to his books, records, and accounts by the owner of any one the owner will designate for purposes of
investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders.
(F) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of such
rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the
contractor may be declared ineligible for further contracts.
In accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, and
such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order No. 11246 of
September 24, 1965, as amended, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided
by law.
(G) By submitting a bid, the contractor certifies they are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or physical or mental disability. The contractor will comply
with all laws concerning the prohibition of discrimination including, but not limited to Title 5 and Title 7 of the
Anchorage Municipal Code.
(H) The contractor will include the provisions of paragraph 18 (A) through (G) in every subcontract or purchase order
unless exempted by rules and regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of
Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, so such provisions will be binding upon each
subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontractor or purchase order as
the owner may direct as a means of enforcing said provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. Any bid not meeting the requirements of this Invitation to Bid may be considered non-responsive.
2. Any bids quoting other than F.O.B. Destination, including freight, will be considered non-responsive. Destination is: N/A
3. Bids will not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days from date of bid opening.
4. The MOA will not be responsible for any bid preparation costs; including but not limited to costs associated with attending
the pre-bid conference.
5. The MOA will not be responsible for any costs, including attorney fees (administrative, judicial or otherwise), associated
with any challenge as to the determination of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and/or award of contract, and/or
rejection of bids. By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to be bound in this respect and waives all claims to such costs and
fees.
6. The MOA assumes no responsibility for any interpretations or representations made by any of its officers or agents unless
such interpretations or representations are made by Addendum to this Solicitation.
7. Electronic bids will be accepted through BidExpress.com, and is the preferred method for submission. Paper bids
must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the MOA Purchasing Department, 632 W. 6th Avenue, Suite
520, Anchorage, AK 99501 and must include the following, clearly and legibly written/typed on the outside of the
envelope:
a. Bidder's Name (as indicated on Business License), Address, City, State, and Zip Code
b. Invitation to Bid #, Invitation to Bid Title and Buyer's Name
8. At the above indicated time, bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after the scheduled bid opening
date and time or bids not containing the Purchasing Office time and date stamp will not be considered and will be held
unopened by the Purchasing Department.

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Continued)
9. No responsibility will attach to any officer for the premature opening of, or the failure to open, a bid not properly addressed
and identified.
10. A bidder may withdraw, modify, or correct their bid after it has been submitted to the Purchasing Department. Requests for
withdrawal, modification, or correction will be in writing and received by an agent of the MOA Purchasing Department.
Requests for withdrawal, modification, or correction will be received before the time set for bid opening. Modified or
corrected bids will be signed by an authorized bidder representative. Facsimile or emailed modifications or corrections
WILL NOT be accepted. Modified or corrected bids will be received prior to the date and time set for bid opening. No
bidder will be permitted to withdraw an offer after the time set for bids to be opened. Changes to electronic bids will be
made through BidExpress.
11. Whenever a material, article, or piece of equipment is identified on the plans or in the specifications by reference to
manufacturer or vendor name, trade name, catalog number, etc., it is intended merely to establish a standard; unless
otherwise specified in the Invitation to Bid. Any material, article, or equipment of other manufacturers and vendors which
meet the form, fit, and function imposed by the general design will be considered equally acceptable provided the
material, article, or equipment so proposed is, in the opinion of the MOA, of equal substance in form, fit and function. Any
item quoted, as "equal" will be accompanied by complete data and/or brochures to be used in evaluation.
12. Alternate bids are not encouraged unless specifically requested. However, if an alternate bid is submitted, the MOA will
have sole discretion in either accepting or rejecting each alternate offered.
13. The Office of the Purchasing Director is located at 632 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 520, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, and is open
for business from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday, Excluding MOA Holidays. Acceptance of special delivery mail is
not available Saturday or Sunday.
14. The following will be held in the MOA Purchasing Office, 632 W. 6th Ave, Suite 525, Anchorage, AK 99501:
Bids Opened at: 9:00 A.M. Alaska Time, October 7, 2026
15. If more than one bid is offered by any one party for the same product, by or in the name of his clerk, partner, or other
person, all such bids will be rejected. A party who has quoted prices to a bidder is not thereby disqualified from quoting
prices to other bidders, or from submitting a bid directly for the work.
16. The MOA may reject any unbalanced bid if it is in the best interest of the MOA. A bid is considered unbalanced, when in
the opinion of the Purchasing Director, the bid allocates a disproportionate share of costs to one or more bid items and
reduces the costs of another bid item or items, and if there is a reasonable possibility that the bid will not result in the lowest
overall cost to the MOA.
17. When the Bidding Documents contain a basic bid and additive alternates, the low Bidder will be determined by the lowest
combination of the basic bid and as many additive alternates as may be chosen in the order listed in the Bid. The Purchasing
Director may bypass any additive alternate whose selection would cause the Contract to exceed the funds available.
18. The Purchasing Director will use the list of priorities in the bid schedule to determine the low bidder only. After determining
the low bidder, an award may be made on any combination of the bid items provided: (1) it is in the best interest of the
MOA; (2) funds are available at the time of award; and (3) the low bidder's price for the combination to be awarded is less
than the price offered by any other responsive, responsible bidder.
19. The MOA standard payment terms are NET 30. Bidders may offer discounts for prompt payment. The minimum prompt
payment terms acceptable to the MOA is 1% and net 15 days. Prompt payment terms will NOT be utilized to determine
final net price offered. Any prompt payment terms lower than 1% and net 15 will result in payment terms of NET 30. If bid
includes prompt payment terms, bidder will include payment terms on the Bid Proposal Page. NOTE: The prompt
payment period will commence upon receipt and acceptance of the supply/service or receipt of a valid invoice;
whichever occurs last.

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BIDDER'S CHECK LIST
I. GENERAL
Bidders are advised, notwithstanding any instructions or implications elsewhere in this Invitation to Bid, only the documents
shown and detailed on this sheet need be submitted with and made part of their bid. Other documents may be required to be
submitted after bid opening, but prior to award. Bidders are hereby advised that failure to submit all required documents shall
be justification for rendering the bid non-responsive. Evaluation of bids for responsiveness shall be accomplished in accordance
with Anchorage Municipal Code, Title 7.
II. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR BID SUBMISSIONS
A. BID PROPOSAL: Pages 7-8. Page 8 shall be signed by an authorized representative of the Bidder. (Electronic bids
will be signed digitally through BidExpress.)
B. ADDENDA: All addenda issued against this Invitation to Bid shall be acknowledged on the solicitation page
electronically at Bid Express. If submitting paper bids, any addenda must be acknowledged on the Bid Proposal page
or by signing the Addenda sheet(s) and submitting the Addenda sheet(s) to the Municipality Purchasing Office prior to
the time and date set for bid opening.
C. If Bidder is a Veteran or Veteran-owned Business as defined by AMC 7.10.010 and wishes to have their bid evaluated
for such preference, proof of Veteran status in the form of an official service discharge form (DD Form 214, NGB Form
22, or other service equivalent) must be included with your bid.
III.RESPONSIBLE BIDDER/CONTRACTOR QUESTIONNAIRE - IF APPLICABLE
Pursuant to AMC 7.20.030.B. the required certifications or disclosures must be submitted to the Purchasing Officer within five
calendar days of the request of Purchasing. The certifications and disclosures will be utilized by the Purchasing Officer to
determine vendor responsibility. The required questionnaire is attached for review.
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BID PROPOSAL
NOTE: If submitting a paper bid, erasures or other changes made on the Bid Proposal page or the signature
page shall be initialed by the person signing the bid.
Est.
Item Description Unit Unit Price Extended Price
Qty.
Weekly exterior cleaning,
1 22 WEEKS $ ___________ $ _____________
Per Specifications
Daily grounds pick up,
2 52 WEEKS $ ___________ $ _____________
Per Specifications
On call clean up of fecal material and urine,
3 104 EACH $ ___________ $ _____________
Per Specifications
Total (Lines 1-3) $ _____________
Prompt Payment Discount - Payment Terms Offered Addendum Acknowledgement
______% Net 15 OR Net 30 (default) Number(s) _________is/are hereby acknowledged
1% is the minimum amount allowed
(As referenced in Special Provisions, paragraph 19)
Local Bidder Preference
I certify that I'm a "Local Bidder" as defined by AMC 7.10.010 and wish to have my bid evaluated in accordance with
AMC 7.20.040 A. 1 (Local Bidder Preference) and, if applicable, offered a Right to Match pursuant to AMC 7.20.040 A. 4.
Veteran Bidder Preference
I certify that I'm a Veteran or Veteran-owned Business as defined by AMC 7.10.010 and wish to have my bid evaluated
in accordance with AMC 7.20.040 A. 2 (Veteran Bidder Preference) and, if applicable, offered a Right to Match pursuant to
AMC 7.40.040 A. 4. I understand that I'm required to provide proof of Veteran status with my bid, as identified in this ITB's
required documents.
BASIS OF AWARD
Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) in accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code
Sections 7.15.040, 7.20.020, 7.20.030, and 7.20.040, with preference to Local and/or Veteran bidders applied in accordance
with Section 7.20.040. Evaluation for determining the lowest bid will be made in the aggregate. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR
AWARD ALL ITEMS MUST BE BID. All items must be new and come with manufacturer's warranty, if supplied by the
manufacturer. The purchasing Director will have the sole discretion to determine whether the bid submitted meets
specifications of the Invitation to Bid, whether a bidder is responsive, and whether a deviation is material.
CONTRACT VOLUME
The MOA does not guarantee any minimum or maximum purchase quantities and/or dollar amounts. The above quantities are
for evaluation purposes only. The MOA reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities listed at the same unit price.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Period of performance will be on an as-needed basis from January 4, 2027 through January 3, 2028, unless terminated sooner,
with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods at the same unit price(s), upon mutual consent of both parties
and lawful appropriation of funds.
Vendor Name ___________________________________________

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BID PROPOSAL (CONTINUED)
By submitting a bid, the bidder acknowledges receipt, has reviewed and has an understanding of all documents listed on the
Invitation to Bid Cover Sheet. For purposes of bid evaluation and contract award, in the event of inconsistency between the
unit price and extended amount, the unit price will govern.
_________________________________________________ ____________________________
Authorized Representative Signature Date
_________________________________________________ ____________________________
Printed Name Title
_________________________________________________ ____________________________
Printed Vendor Name Phone Number
_________________________________________________ ____________________________
Mailing Address Fax Number
_________________________________________________ ____________________________
City, State, Zip Code Company Email Address
_________________________________________________
Physical Address of Company (if different from above)
_________________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code
By signing above the bidder certifies they are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, or physical or mental disability. The contractor will comply with all laws concerning the prohibition of
discrimination including, but not limited to Title 5 and Title 7 of the Anchorage Municipal Code.

Exterior Grounds Cleaning at Mountain View Library Specifications
Anchorage Public Library is requesting the following services:
Item 1. Power washing the sidewalks, outside walls, and concrete structures once a week from May 15 -
October 15 and as weather permits throughout the year (temperature's above 40 degrees). Estimated 22
weeks of service.
Item 2. Daily pick-up Tuesday through Saturday (the library is closed Sunday and Monday) and dispose of
debris, garbage, trash, and refuse from the perimeter and grounds of the Mountain View Library.
Preferred in the morning before branch opens at 10:00 am. Estimated 52 weeks of service.
Item 3. On call cleanup of fecal material and urine from exterior grounds, 2 times per week minimum.
The response time is 2 hours. Estimated 104 call outs.
Contractors will be able to use an onsite water source; however, they will need to supply a hex stem key.
Location of Service:
Mountain View Library
120 Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508

INSURANCE
By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees, if they are the successful bidder, to obtain and maintain the
insurance required by this section. The bidder also agrees to provide the Municipality a copy of their
Certificate of Liability Insurance prior to signing the contract and prior to commencement of any
work under this contract.
GENERAL: The Contractor will not allow any subcontractor to commence work until the subcontractor has
obtained insurance as listed in this section. The contractor and each subcontractor shall maintain this
insurance throughout the life of this contract, including any maintenance and/or guarantee/warranty period.
The contractor shall obtain separate insurance certificates for each contract.
ADDITIONAL INSURED: The Municipality of Anchorage shall be listed as an additional insured on all
General and Auto Liability policies required by this contract. All policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation
against the Municipality, except Professional Liability. All policies shall remain in effect during the life of the
contract. The Contractors insurance certificate shall also indicate the Municipality of Anchorage as a
certificate holder of the policy.
WORKERS COMPENSATION: The Contractor shall purchase and maintain during the life of this contract,
workers compensation insurance for all employees who will work on this project and, if any work is sublet,
the Contractor shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide such insurance. Employers' Liability with
a minimum limit of $500,000 shall be maintained and Workers Compensation with minimum limits as
required by Alaska State Workers Compensation Statutes. The policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation
against the Municipality.
NOTICE TO "OUT-OF-STATE" CONTRACTORS WORKING IN ALASKA: The Contractor shall provide
evidence of Workers Compensation insurance, either State of Alaska Workers Compensation coverage or
an endorsement to the Contractor's home state Workers Compensation policy, evidencing coverage for
"other states" including Alaska, prior to execution of a contract or, if approved, before commencement of
contract performance in Alaska.
GENERAL LIABILITY: The Contractor shall purchase and maintain, in force, during the life of this contract
such general liability insurance as shall protect the Owner and the Contractor against losses which may
result from claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as from claims for
property damages which may arise from any operations under this contract whether such operations be
those of the Contractor, a subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them.
Commercial General Liability Minimum Limits
Products/Completed Operations $2,000,000
Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
General Aggregate $2,000,000
Medical Payments $5,000
Commercial Auto Liability Minimum Limits
Combined single limit (Bodily Injury and Property $1,000,000
Damage)
Including all owned, hired, and non-owned
Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Minimum Limits
Per Alaska statute $500,000
Errors and Omissions Minimum Limits
Professional Liability
(Not required unless limits appear in space provided)
Umbrella Liability Minimum Limits
(Not required unless limits appear in space provided)
$ ____________________ S.I.R.
Each insurance policy required by this section shall require the insurer to give advance notice to the
MOA/Contract Administrator prior to the cancellation of the policy. IF the insurer does not notify the MOA
upon policy cancellation, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the MOA of such cancellation.
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