Asphalt Road Paving

This municipal contract calls for the asphalt paving of five (5) existing gravel road sections in Wrangell, Alaska. The Owner will supply and prepare the sub‑base (gravel placement, grading, compaction, and storm‑pipe work), while the Contractor is responsible for delivering and placing a minimum 2‑inch thick asphalt concrete layer, traffic control, site access, and a one‑year warranty. The procurement was conducted as a sealed‑bid, public competition with a unit‑price schedule (price per square yard of asphalt) and lump‑sum items for mobilization and traffic control. Key milestones include a bid deadline of July 22 2016, work commencement within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, and substantial completion required by September 15 2016, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion. The contract also requires performance and payment bonds, specific insurance coverages, and compliance with Alaska prevailing‑wage and certified‑payroll reporting requirements. • Owner‑provided sub‑base preparation; Contractor‑provided asphalt placement (≥ 2 in. thick) and traffic control. • Unit‑price contract (price per square yard) with lump‑sum mobilization and traffic‑control items. • Strict schedule: start within 10 days of notice, substantial completion by 15 Sept 2016; $1,000/day liquidated damages for delay.