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

The Engineer's Estimate is between $500,000 and $1,000,000 . The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation, Village Safe Water Program (department) is soliciting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a contractor to construct a 6-inch diameter exploratory water supply well(s) in Platinum, Alaska. See the ITB for further details. The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the procurement officer via the below contact information no later than 10 calendar days prior to the proposal closing date to make necessary arrangements. The Engineer's Estimate is between $500,000 and $1,000,000 *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. Description of Work: This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is for a well drilling contractor to construct a 6-inch diameter exploratory water supply well(s) in Platinum, Alaska. See Scope of Work, Drawings and attached Specifications for further details. Bidders must contact the procurement officer to receive the following attachments. All work shall be completed by: Substantial Completion: September 30, 2025 , Final Completion: December 31, 2025 The Department will identify interim completion dates, if any, in the Special Provisions. The apparent successful bidder must furnish a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract and a performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract as security conditioned for the full, complete and faithful performance of the contract. The apparent successful bidder must execute the said contract and bonds within fifteen calendar days, or such further time as may be allowed in writing by the Contracting Officer, after receiving notification of the acceptance of their bid. To be responsive, a bid must include a bid guaranty equal to 5% of the amount bid. (When calculating the bid amount for purposes of determining the 5% value of the bid guaranty, a bidder shall include its base bid amount, plus the amount bid for alternate and supplemental bid items, if any.) The Department hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this Invitation, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. 2. Liquidated Damages: N/A. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the work to be performed with the prospective bidder and allow them to ask questions concerning the ITB. Questions and answers will be transcribed and sent to prospective bidders as soon as possible after the meeting in the form of an amendment. The procurement officer may request questions to be emailed to the procurement officer after the meeting. 6. Bidders who want to attend the teleconference must contact the procurement officer at least 1 business day in advance, in order for call-in information to be provided. Bidders with a disability needing accommodation should contact the procurement officer prior to the date set for the pre-bid meeting so that reasonable accommodation can be made. The teleconference will be recorded. 7. Authorities: This Invitation To Bid is being solicited by the Department of Environmental Conservation under the authority of AS 46.07.040. The Department is using forms and the General Conditions provided by the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Questions Prior to the Deadline for Receipt of Bids: All questions shall be addressed in writing and directed to the Procurement Officer. The deadline for submission of questions is 10 days prior to the ITB deadline. This will allow time for an addendum to be issued if one is required. It will also help prevent the opening of a defective proposal. No questions other than written shall be accepted and no response other than written will be binding upon VSW, an addendum will be published and issued to all offerors by email. *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.