What is this notice about?
The University of Alaska Anchorage is asking contractors to bid on a project to replace fuel tanks at Prince William Sound College (PWSC) housing in Valdez. The work includes removing three underground fuel tanks, installing three new above-ground tanks with piping and site work, and separately handling any contaminated soil. Bids are due on Bid Express by September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM, when they will be opened publicly over Zoom.
Why was this notice issued?
The University of Alaska is seeking bids from contractors through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a construction project, IFB #FPC-26-08 (Project UAA P25003).
What action is being taken?
UAA Facilities Planning and Construction is accepting electronic bids for two bid items: (1) removing and disposing of three below-grade fuel tanks and installing three new above-grade fuel tanks, fuel piping and site work; and (2) removing, handling, transporting and disposing of contaminated soil, including fees.
Who is involved: University of Alaska Anchorage, Facilities Planning and Construction; Prince William Sound College (PWSC) housing in Valdez; prime bidders, subcontractors and suppliers
How can the public respond?
Respond by
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
This deadline has passed.
“September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM (bids submitted on Bid Express)”
Ways to respond
- Online form
Submit electronic bids via Bid Express: https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/64480/home
- Email
Written questions to uaa_fpc@alaska.edu (or through UAA Facilities Planning & Construction on Bid Express)
What to include
Bids must be submitted electronically, in single copy, on Bid Express. Each bid must include a bid bond from a surety authorized to do business in Alaska (on the form provided) or a cashier's check, equal to at least 5% of the maximum bid amount. Questions must be in writing; put the bid number and project name in the email subject line. Bid documents are free to download from Bid Express; no hard copies will be sent. Bidders must register on the site to be notified of addenda and are responsible for checking it for updates and for getting complete document sets. The University has a procedure for approving equal products or systems before bid opening; substitutions after award are limited (see Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions).
Contact
University of Alaska Anchorage, Facilities Planning and Construction
uaa_fpc@alaska.edu
Will there be public meetings?
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Pre-bid conference and site walk-through: Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
PWSC Maintenance Shop, 153 Pioneer Ave, Valdez, AK 99686 (in person or via Zoom)
Zoom Meeting ID: 236 903 8416, Passcode: 345467
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Public bid opening: Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 2:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 236 903 8416, Passcode: 345467
Key dates
- Aug 13, 2026: Notice published
- Aug 20, 2026: Pre-bid conference and site walk-through at 10:00 AM
- Sep 24, 2026: Bids due at 2:00 PM on Bid Express; bids publicly opened and read aloud via Zoom
- Oct 30, 2026: Notice archive date
Original notice text
Electronically submitted bids, in single copy, for PWSC Housing Fuel Tank Upgrade, will be received by the University of Alaska Anchorage, Facilities Planning and Construction until September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM on Bid Express at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via Zoom
Submit electronic bids via Bid Express https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/64480/home.
Scope of Work:
Bid Item 1: All work required to remove and dispose of three below grade fuel tanks, furnish and install three new above grade fuel tanks, associated fuel piping, and site work, in accordance with the contract documents. This excludes work associated with contaminated soil removal and disposal as described in Bid Item 2
Bid Item 2: All work related to contaminated soil removal, handling, transportation, final disposal, and fees
A pre-bid conference followed by an onsite walk through via Zoom or in-person will take place on August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at the PWSC Maintenance Shop at 153 Pioneer Ave, Valdez, AK 99686.
Zoom Information Pre-Bid & Bid-Opening:
Meeting ID: 236 903 8416
Passcode: 345467
All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond provided by a surety authorized to do business in the State of Alaska on a form provided herein, or a cashier’s check. Bid security must be in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the maximum amount of the bid.
Questions regarding this IFB shall be directed, in writing, to UAA Facilities Planning & Construction Bid Express or emailed to uaa_fpc@alaska.edu for action, include bid number and project name in email subject line.
Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be viewed online and downloaded without charge and without deposit from Bid Express.
Bidders must register through the web site to be notified of addenda. Bid documents are not available from the Architect or the Owner, but they may be obtained from most plan rooms and reprographic firms for a fee. Printed copies may be ordered from reprographic companies through the website or by contacting a reprographer directly.
Downloaded files may be printed on the plan holder’s equipment. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Please go to https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/64480/home to download the UAA project documents, for distribution to your members. No hard copies will be sent. Addenda to the project will be posted on the website. The bidder is responsible for periodically checking the site. The Contractor that is awarded the project will be responsible for printing all documents necessary for performing the work.
Prime Bidders, Sub Contractors and Suppliers obtaining bid documents are cautioned not to obtain partial or incomplete sets of bid documents (drawings and specifications) for the purposes of bidding. It is the responsibility of the bidder(s) to ensure that complete sets of bid documents as posted on Bid Express are obtained. Neither the Owner nor the Architect shall be held responsible for errors in downloading or the printing of incomplete sets of documents by the bidder(s).
BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA HAS A PROCEDURE FOR ACCEPTING EQUAL PRODUCTS OR SYSTEMS PRIOR TO BID OPENING. SUBSTITUTIONS AFTER AWARD ARE LIMITED. SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND THE GENERAL CONDITIONS.
The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The university is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text.
This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.