Site work and new construction of a water / sewer project in Anchorage, Alaska. Working plans call for the construction of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of October 3, 2024 no bid received on the project . No definite date for the rebid.** Disconnect utilities and remove the existing guard house, protection barriers, and identification system equipment from the current site. Design, fabricate, and install a new guard house, protection barriers and identification equipment to meet the design criteria established by the Port of Alaska. Installation is to include connections to existing utilities, vehicle gate system, and communications for the new guard house. ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: $300,000 to $450,000 The Municipality of Anchorage reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening of bids or before the award of contract unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding forty-five (45) days from the time of the opening. The Municipality shall not be responsible for bid preparation costs, nor for costs, including attorney fees, associated with any (administrative, judicial, or otherwise) challenge to the determination of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and/or award of contract, and/or rejection of bids. By submitting a bid, each bidder agrees to be bound in this respect and waives all claims to such costs and fees. Contracts shall be awarded by written notice issued by the Purchasing Officer to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; however, preference will be given to local bidders in compliance with Anchorage Municipal Code, Section 7.20.040. The Municipality of Anchorage assumes no responsibility for any interpretations or presentations made by any of its officers or agents unless such interpretations or presentations are made by written addendum to this Invitation to Bid. Bonding requirements are per MASS/MASS B or as per Special Provisions. The Scope of Work for this project includes all labor, equipment, and materials to remove and replace the existing Checkpoint 1 guard house and replace it with a new guard house. This section provides a brief outline of the Work included in the Bid Schedule. Section XII of this Project Manual provides a detailed description of the Scope of Work. Some documents and schematics are considered Sensitive Security Information per 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520 and are therefore not provided as part of the Bidding Documents, however, relevant drawings and documents not included in this Project Manual will be made available to prospective Contractors at a pre-bid site visit. The date and time for this site visit is provided in the Invitation to Bid. The site visit is not mandatory; however, bidders are highly encouraged to visit the site and review this information. If bidders are unable to attend the prescheduled site visit and wish to review site conditions, please coordinate access with the Port Director or their designee at (907) 343-6201. Upon receiving written Notice to Proceed by the POA, the Contractor shall commence providing all the labor, materials, and equipment necessary to execute the Work required under Article 4.1 Design Criteria: Security Checkpoint 1 Replacement, as described below. 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. Complete the security guard house and protection barrier design and fabricate a new modular guard house for Security Checkpoint 1. See the design criteria in Section 4.0 for detailed requirements. A. Design process will consist of the following: 1. Initial Design Review 2. Corrected design phase 3. Final Approval, Documentation, and Permitting. Upon approval of Security Checkpoint 1 guard house design documents proceed with fabrication of the guard house. After fabrication is complete and prior to installation of the guard house, disconnect and remove the existing guard house, protection barriers, and Identification system equipment. Coordinate the temporary closure and removal activities with the Port of Alaska security personnel. Provide a work plan showing construction sequence for review and approval by the Port of Anchorage prior to beginning any work. Provide traffic control during construction activities and provide a traffic control plan for review and approval by the Port of Alaska prior to beginning any work. Prior to beginning work coordinate with Port of Alaska security forces for temporary security check point operations during construction. Check point activities will remain in operation at all times during construction activities. SP-4 5. Immediately following the removal of the existing guard house proceed with the installation of the new guard house, barrier protection, and identification system equipment. Prepare utility connections and locations as needed. Install the new guard house including connection to the existing traffic gate system infrastructure. 6. 7. Upon completion of the installation provide support needed to commission the guard house to ensure full and proper operations including full connection to the security forces infrastructure. Provide as-built drawings to document installed conditions and utility connections. The Design Criteria for the new Security Checkpoint 1 building is as follows: 1. General a. Due to dust and environmental conditions (cold and dirt) provisions for the use of heavy-duty equipment for computers, keyboards and monitors will need to be accommodated. i. Equipment is not part of this scope. b. The guard house utilizes a computer-based ID system for driver identification; however Officers are required to enter and exit the guard house frequently to verify ID and to provide directions. i. Specifically, to passenger cars c. When the computer-based ID checking system is not operational, hand checking of ID is required. This will require the officers to move in and out of the guard house for each vehicle to view driver ID's. d. Traffic consists of 60% semi-tractors and 40% passenger vehicles. e. Any relocation or expansion of the guard house site will need to be coordinated with existing utilities, pipelines, and railway lines. i. The guard house can extend to the south only a limited distance due to utilities and roadway access requirements. 2. Guard House a. It is highly preferred to have the guard house floor elevation to be higher than the grade level in order to have visibility down the road and to be above the plane of vehicle headlights. i. Stair access is needed from the guard house floor to the adjacent grade, with a maximum stair height of 7". b. The width of the guard house is limited to 6'-0" as measured from the exterior surface and foundation. c. Existing Foundation slab will need to be modified/extended to accommodate any changes to the guard house size, gate assemblies, and barriers. d. Sliding doors are highly preferred on both sides of the guard house for interacting with vehicles. e. No Sliding windows. f. South facing front window on the guard house will need to be protected from glare. i. Tinted and tilted glazing is preferred. SP-5 g. Remote RV style restroom is preferred but not a requirement for the guard house. The Port would like to explore possible options for adding a restroom to the guard house. i. ii. Provide two options for the guard house design with costs. One option with a restroom facility and a second option without a restroom facility Servicing and maintenance access to the remote restroom system will need to be considered but service and maintenance activities are not a part of this scope. h. Storage cabinet is needed for cleaning supplies and storge drawers are needed for forms and paperwork. i. j. Countertop work surface with an under counter drawer is needed at the front of the guard house. Minimum of 2 coat hooks are required. 3. Barriers a. Simple uncomplicated solution is the recommended approach for barrier protection elements. b. Collapsing sand filled barriers arranged to deflect slow speed vehicle or tractor traffic in icy conditions are required. i. Outbound side of the guard house experiences higher speeds. c. Ground mounted plates or recessed mounting methods are problematic and are not to be used due to salt, snow, ice buildup, and corrosion issues. 4. HVAC equipment a. Packaged and centrally located mechanical unit is highly preferred. b. Indirect air distribution for heating and cooling are preferred. i. No direct heat at the officer's station c. Ventilation/cooling in summer months is highly preferred. i. Allows for the doors to be closed to protect from dust and insects. d. Air filtration system is required for interior spaces. e. Air filtration is required for network and radio equipment storage area or cabinet. f. Positive interior pressure to control dust infiltration is highly preferred. 5. Lighting a. No lights are to be located at the front of the guard house that will interfere with vision/observation of the roadway. b. Conduct a lighting study of the immediate site to determine where would be the most effective location for additional lighting or replacement of light fixtures to provide even and brighter distribution on the traffic lanes at each side of the guard house. i. Building mounted light fixtures are an option with careful consideration given to clearance required at vehicle lanes. 6. Mobility a. Moving the guard house is not a frequent event. b. Moving the guard house only occurs for large oversize loads that need to access the port or be taken to the barge terminal. (ex. crane, generator equipment) c. Loads requiring the guard house to move are anticipated to be of a width that will fit onto roadways. SP-6 d. Guard house will be lifted with the use of heavy-duty forklifts provided by the Port and moved off to the side of the road way to allow for passage of oversized loads. i. 7. Noise Coordinate with Port for size and configuration of forklift pick points. a. Sound deadening materials and material density will be required to mitigate traffic noise from trucks, cars, and trains. b. A minimum of a 50 STC rating is highly preferred for walls, roof and floor. 8. Electrical a. A cabinet or closet is required for dust control and cooling for communication and data equipment. i. ii. Locate the cabinet in the rear of the guard house. Provide a conduit pathway for comm and data lines from cabinet to guard station. b. Computer monitor will be mounted at a standing height at the front counter. c. Radio system requires a base and power outlet at the guard station desk. d. Traffic control gates will be connected to power from the guard house. i. Gate controls are to be located at the guard station counter. ii. Existing gates are to be repaired and reused. e. Electrical Design is required to coordinate the connections for the building, gates, and communications. i. f. Port to provide the design and coordination documents for electrical equipment, communications equipment, and data equipment. Signal light system that is integral with the driver identification system is required to signal drivers that they are allowed to pass into the Port. i. Controls are located at the guard station front counter. ii. Signal lights are to be placed on the inbound side of the guard house in view of both tractor and vehicle driving positions. g. External identification scanners for tractors and vehicles are to be mounted on separate structures and heights applicable to the driver's window. i. ii. Provide impact protection for scanner structures. Protection for scanner structures may be incorporated into the barrier structure. h. Digital reader board is to be mounted on the exterior of the guard house to provide messaging to oncoming traffic. i. I. Controls are to be located at the guard station counter. Remote access back to the central control building is required. J. Provide power outlet at inbound door side for a heated exterior mat to melt ice and snow on stair surfaces. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. Questions Due: 12:00P.M. Local Time, September 13, 2024