Description
This contract concerns the construction of a new concrete pavement system for the Wrangell Marine Service Center in downtown Wrangell, Alaska. The work includes demolition of existing structures, extensive earthwork, placement of a shot‑rock base, geotextile reinforcement, and the installation of reinforced concrete slabs (12‑in. and 14‑in. thick) with joint sealing, as well as associated site utilities, drainage, and ancillary works such as curb‑and‑gutter and lighting. The solicitation was issued through a competitive sealed‑bid process, required a 5 % bid bond, and mandated compliance with prevailing‑wage rates, extensive insurance, performance and payment bonds, and bi‑weekly certified payroll submissions. Key dates include a pre‑bid conference on June 17, 2014, bid submission deadline of July 1, 2014, a Notice to Proceed on September 9, 2014, and substantial completion of the base scope by October 28, 2014.
• Scope: demolition, excavation, back‑fill, base‑course, geotextile, reinforced concrete paving, joint sealing, utility relocation, and site restoration.
• Contract type: unit‑price construction contract with optional additive alternates.
• Requirements: bid security, Alaska contractor and business licenses, performance/payment bonds, prevailing‑wage certified payroll, and extensive insurance coverage.