Invitation to Bid - Public Safety Building Rehabilitation

The City and Borough of Wrangell is seeking a qualified contractor to rehabilitate its 1985‑era Public Safety Building, which houses police, fire, jail, and court functions. The work includes extensive exterior envelope repair, roof replacement, structural steel repairs, door and window replacement, interior finishes, and upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and fire‑suppression systems. The estimated construction cost range is $4.4 M‑$4.7 M and the project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act and USDA Rural Development funding requirements. Bids must be submitted by June 30 2026, with a pre‑bid conference on June 11 2026 (mandatory attendance is not required but strongly encouraged) and a site walk‑through following the conference. The contractor must hold current SAM.gov registration, Alaska Business and Contractor licenses, and must provide a 5 % bid bond and full‑amount performance and payment bonds. • Scope: exterior siding/roof, structural steel, doors/windows, interior finishes, MEP upgrades, fire‑suppression. • Budget: $4.4 M‑$4.7 M (base bid + Additive Alternate 1). • Key requirements: BABAA compliance, USDA RD grant conditions, prevailing‑wage (Davis‑Bacon) rules, extensive background‑check clearances for personnel accessing secured areas. • Schedule: 10‑day construction window after start, with a substantial‑completion deadline of May 30 2027.