Site work for a civil project in Wasilla, Alaska. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) is soliciting bids from qualified bidders to provide the scope of services. The Matanuska Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) is seeking bids from qualified contractors to upgrade the wells at Knik and Goose Bay Elementary School. Please refer to the attached plans and specifications for additional information. GENERAL INFORMATION A. All work will be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. The contractor is responsible for removal of debris and jobsite cleanup. B. Any alteration or deviation from written specifications involving extra costs shall only be executed upon a written change order signed by both the contractor and the MSBSD. Each written notice of changed conditions shall be clearly identified as such and shall include an estimate of the cost and the contract time impact of the alleged changed condition. C. Contractor shall account for temporary facilities, which may include temporary toilets, dumpsters, utilities, and site security and/or fencing. The contractor should make reasonable precautions to protect the work site as the schools may have community events and occasional summer staffing. D. The contractor shall comply with the requirements of the IBC, OSHA, and all other federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to this project. E. Contractor is responsible for restoring any damaged grounds from construction activities to pre-construction conditions. F. Work can begin April 15, 2024. Knik and Goose Bay Elementary Schools are occupied until June 4, 2024. Water can be turned off from June 5 through August 1, 2024. G. Work must be completed by October 1, 2024. H. Contractor must provide minimum of a one (1) year warranty on work, plus any applicable product manufacturer warranties Scope: Knik Elementary School: The contractor must furnish and install new water well including casing, submersible pump, assembly, water service pipe, valves, flushing hydrant, controls, and all appurtenances as further detailed in Appendix 7: Plans and Specifications. Goose Bay Elementary School: The contractor must remove the existing submersible well pump assembly and F&I drop pipe with a new submersible well pump assembly and drop pipe. Furnish and new flushing hydrant, valves, and all appurtenances as detailed in Appendix 7: Plans and Specifications. The MSBSD Facilities Department will be responsible for securing appropriate permits for the work. Office hours are 7:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Bids must be submitted to the MSBSD Purchasing Department at 690 Cope Industrial Way, Palmer, Alaska 99645. Signed bids must be in the office of the MSBSD Purchasing Department on or before the date and time designated for receipt of bids. The MSBSD will not accept or consider bids that are oral, telephonic, telegraphic, faxed, e-mailed, or otherwise electronically transmitted. The MSBSD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and waive any minor technicalities, informalities, and/or irregularities as it deems appropriate. Question Deadline 01/25/2024 at 4:00 PM AKT. Requests from bidders for interpretation or clarification of the bid documents shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Department. Any questions received after this date and time will not be answered. Questions should reference the applicable bid number and title and can be submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail to the following: Mail: MSBSD Purchasing Department; 690 Cope Industrial Way; Palmer, AK 99645 Fax: MSBSD Purchasing Department; (907) 861-5184 E-mail: bids@matsuk12.us All questions will be answered in writing and issued as an addendum to the bid documents. AWARD OF CONTRACT: A. The MSBSD will award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This bid will be awarded on the basis defined in Attachment A, Scope of Services. B. The MSBSD, as it deems appropriate, shall have the right to reject any and all bids. Bids may be rejected if they do not include a required bid bond or other data required by the bid documents. All responsive bids may be rejected if the MSBSD, in its sole judgment, considers them too costly. C. The MSBSD has the right to accept Alternatives in any order or combination unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bid Documents, and to determine the low bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and Alternatives accepted. D. In determining the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, the MSBSD may consider, in addition to price, at any point in the selection process, any of the following factors: I. The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract. II. Whether the bidder can perform the contract within the time specified without delay or interference. III. The character, integrity, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder. IV. The quality of performance by the bidder on previous contracts of a similar nature. V.Whether the bidder is in arrears on any existing contract with the MSBSD or is in litigation, arbitration, or other legal dispute with the MSBSD. VI. Previous compliance by the bidder with laws and regulations relating to the contract. VII. The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid. VIII. The number and scope of minor variations contained in the bid. IX. If the contract is one which will require future maintenance or repairs, the availability of replacements, replacement parts, and maintenance service for any machinery, equipment, or other material proposed to be installed or supplied by the bidder. X.The quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplier, equipment, or contractual services to the particular use required. XI. Whether the bidder is prepared to furnish supplies, equipment, or contractual services which meet the specifications of the MSBSD. E. The MSBSD reserves the right to make award within a ninety (90) calendar day award period from the date the bids are opened. Bids submitted must be firm for the award period and the contracted service period.