Description
The Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) is seeking qualified contractors to perform repair work on the Chakok Road Bridge (Bridge #0979) located on the North Fork of the Anchor River in the borough. The scope covers removal and replacement of deteriorated timber decking, stringers, and guardrails; recoating and repair of steel truss members, floor beams, pile caps, and steel piles; replacement of advanced‑decay timber retaining walls at both abutments; and installation of erosion‑control measures such as rip‑rap. The contractor must maintain emergency access throughout construction, adhere to a strict traffic‑closure window (11 PM‑6 AM), and comply with existing environmental permits related to anadromous fish habitats. No temporary crossing will be provided; the bridge must stay operational for emergency services. Bids are to be submitted electronically (or as sealed hard copies) by 6 PM on October 21, 2026.
• Scope: steel‑coat repair, timber deck and retaining‑wall replacement, erosion control, signage updates.
• Schedule: pre‑bid conference Oct 8, 2026; Q&A closes Oct 15, 2026; bid deadline Oct 21, 2026; substantial completion required by Feb 28, 2027.
• Financials: estimated repair cost $530,000–$655,000; performance and payment bonds required for contracts ≥ $100,000; liquidated damages $300 per day for delays.
• Requirements: electronic bid‑bond (5 % of bid), compliance with Alaska Title 36 wage rules, local‑preference considerations, and mandatory warranty of one year.