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

The City of Ketchikan d/b/a Ketchikan Public Utilities (KPU) requests sealed bids for the Whitman Powerhouse Tailrace Channel Modifications, Contract No. 25-01, consisting of (1) excavation and grading of existing tailrace channel, (2) installation of geotextile, filter blanket and riprap, (3) construction of reinforced concrete drop structure for energy dissipation, and (4) new fish barrier rack. Each bid shall be submitted on the Bid Proposal form furnished, shall conform and be responsive to the Contract Documents for said work, materials and equipment, as indicated in the Information for Bidders Bid Bond. A certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the form included in the Contract Documents, payable to the City of Ketchikan in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total bid amount shall accompany each bid, as evidence of good faith and as a guarantee that if awarded the Contract, the bidder will execute the required Form of Agreement, and give the bonds and other instruments as required. Local Preference. Preference may be made to local persons in the award in accordance with the Ketchikan Municipal Code, Section 3.12.040(c)(4). Performance and Payment Security. The successful Bidder, simultaneously with submittal of the form of Agreement set forth in the Contract Documents to the City, will be required to submit performance bonds and payment bonds, and in the amounts specified in the Information for Bidders and the Contract Documents, secured from a surety company authorized to transact business within the State of Alaska and satisfactory to the City, and on the bond forms contained in the contract Documents, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Contractor's Licensing Laws. All Bidders and Contractors shall be licensed at the time of submitting a bid in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska and any Bidder or Contractor not so licensed is subject to the penalties imposed by such laws and the Bid Proposal of such Bidders may be rejected. Right to Reject Bids. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to determine which Bid Proposal, if any, should be accepted in the best interests of the City. The City further reserves the right to waive any informality or irregularity in the bids or bidding. Bids received after the time announced for opening will not be considered. Minimum Wage. The Contractor shall at all times pay not less than the minimum wage per hour for each classification of laborers, workers, or mechanics as set forth in the general prevailing wage rate schedule applicable at the time the work is performed published by the State of Alaska, as amended from time to time, and shall comply with all other provisions of Alaska Statutes, Title 36, Chapter 5 [Wages and Hours of Labor]. Each Bidder, by submitting a bid proposal, acknowledges and represents they have familiarized themselves with the prevailing wage rates and agree to pay and comply with said requirements relating to minimum wages. Withdrawal of Bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the time announced for the opening, or before both the award and execution of the agreement, unless the award is delayed for a period in excess of (60) sixty days. Bid date notes: Hard copy submission of bids will be accepted and shall be designated as such on an outer envelope and be submitted by mail or in person. All potential bidders should be aware that Alaska is considered a "remote location" by express carriers. Delivery by FedEx, UPS, and similar carriers do not guarantee overnight delivery. All bids should be sent at least (2) two full business days before the due date if being sent via the above referenced carriers. Question Deadline 02/06/2025 Bidders are notified to examine thoroughly the bid form, information for bidders, the form of Agreement, bonds, and the other Contract Documents. If any person contemplating submitting a bid for the proposed Contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the Contract Documents, or finds discrepancies or omissions therein, he may submit to the City of Ketchikan, Department of Public Works Engineer's office, an electronic request not less than five (5) days prior to the time announced for opening the proposals for an interpretation or correction thereof