IFB#FPC-23-09 KPC Ward Weld Shop Phase 2

Electronically submitted bids, in single copy, for KPC WARD WELD SHOP PHASE 2, will be received by the University of Alaska Anchorage, Facilities Planning and Construction until February 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm, at the email designated hereinat which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via teleconference toll-free number, 1-866-832-7806 PIN 9120787.

Submit electronic bids via Bid Express https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/64480/home .

The work consists of providing all labor, materials, and equipment to complete renovations to the KPC Ward Building as noted in the design documents dated January 28, 2022. This work includes, but is not limited to, HVAC modifications, welding booth replacement, bottle storage shelter, and other mechanical and electrical modifications located at:

Walter E. Ward Sr. Building
156 College Road
Soldotna, AK 99669

Due to the COVID-19, the University of Alaska has imposed a restriction limiting group gatherings. To comply with this restriction UAA Facilities Planning & Construction will be conducting a pre-bid conference via teleconference to be followed by a restricted walkthrough of the project site.

A pre-bid conference will be conducted via teleconference followed by an onsite walk through. The teleconference will be held February 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm , interested parties may participate by calling 1-866-832-7806 using the participant code 9120787. Immediately following the teleconference an onsite walkthrough of the project location will take place on February 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm , at the Walter E. Ward Sr. Building at 156 College Road, Soldotna, AK 99669.  IMPORTANT - due to the COVID-19 restrictions, University of Alaska Anchorage facilities have limited access, this facility will be locked and in order to ensure access to the facility for the pre-bid walkthrough interested parties shall be present at the time stated above for the walkthrough.

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.

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