RFQ 26-31-214852 ARRC DOT Seward Highway MP 90-99 Turnout Fencing

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is asking contractors to send price quotes for building fencing at two highway turnouts along the Seward Highway, between mileposts 90 and 99. The fencing is meant to keep people from trespassing onto the railroad tracks to reach the Bird-to-Gird Trail. Quotes are due by 3:00 PM local time on September 22, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Alaska Railroad Corporation needs contractor help to install fencing within its right-of-way, so it issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ 26-31-214852).

What action is being taken?

ARRC is seeking quotes from contractors to fence in two turnout locations within its right-of-way between Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) Seward Highway mileposts 90-99 (ARRC mileposts 74.7-84). The goal is to prevent trespassing onto the railroad tracks to the Bird-to-Gird Trail.

Who is involved: Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC); contractors interested in submitting quotes for fencing work

How can the public respond?

Respond by Tue, Sep 22, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Quotes will be received Until 3:00 PM Local Time on September 22, 2026”

Ways to respond

Questions by email Hopem@akrr.com
Questions by phone (907) 265-4467
Questions by mail Michele Hope, Alaska Railroad Corporation, Supply Management, 327 W. Ship Creek Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

What to include

Refer to RFQ 26-31-214852. To be added to the planholders list and receive future addenda or additional information, complete and return the first page of the RFQ document. Attachments include fencing location plans, photos of Turnouts 1 and 2, and Standard Specifications for Work on Railroad Property. Direct all questions about this solicitation to Michele Hope.

Contact

Michele Hope
Alaska Railroad Corporation, Supply Management
Hopem@akrr.com
(907) 265-4467
327 W. Ship Creek Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

Pre-bid site visit (non-mandatory): Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 11:00 am
The turn-out at MP 92.5 of the Seward Highway

Key dates

Sep 3, 2026: Notice published
Sep 15, 2026: Non-mandatory pre-bid site visit at 11:00 am at the Seward Highway MP 92.5 turnout
Sep 22, 2026: Quotes due by 3:00 PM local time
Oct 30, 2026: Notice archive date

Original notice text

The Alaska Railroad Corp. (ARRC) is requesting contractor support for fencing work within its Right-Of-Way (ROW) between DOT Seward Highway MP 90-99 (ARRC MP 74.7-84). The ARRC is fencing in two turnout locations to prevent trespassing onto the railroad tracks to the Bird-to-Gird Trail. Quotes will be received Until 3:00 PM Local Time on September 22, 2026 Pre-Bid/Site Visit: A non-mandatory site visit will be held on September 15, 2026, at 11:00 am. Meeting location will be the turn-out at MP 92.5 of the Seward Highway. To register for the planholders list the first page must be completed and returned ensuring receipt of future addenda or additional information. Please direct all questions concerning this solicitation to Michele Hope, Alaska Railroad Corporation, Supply Management, 327 W. Ship Creek Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501, telephone number (907) 265-4467, or e-mail: Hopem@akrr.com .

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