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ITB 26-11-214020 ARRC MP186-195 ROW BRUSH CLEARING

Alaska Railroad Corporation · Notice #225323

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is asking contractors to bid on a job clearing brush along the railroad right-of-way (ROW) between Mileposts 186 and 195. Bids are now due by 3:00 PM AKST on October 27, 2026, when they will be opened in public. Bidders had to attend a required site visit near Willow on October 7, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

ARRC issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 26-11-214020 to find a contractor for right-of-way brush clearing. Addendum No. 1 updated the solicitation, answered bidder questions, and extended the bid closing date.

What action is being taken?

ARRC is seeking sealed bids for brush clearing along the railroad right-of-way from Milepost (MP) 186 to 195. The bid closing was extended from October 20 to October 27, 2026, and bids will be publicly opened at closing. Minimum pay rates for laborers and mechanics (Pamphlet 600, Issue 52, effective April 1, 2026) apply.

Who is involved: Alaska Railroad Corporation; interested contractors/vendors

How can the public respond?

Respond by Tue, Oct 27, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“3:00 PM AKST on October 27, 2026 (extended by Addendum No. 1 from the original 3:00 P.M. AKST October 20, 2026); bids will be publicly opened at that time”

Ways to respond

  • Mail Sarah Wallace, Alaska Railroad Corporation, Supply Management, 327 W. Ship Creek Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
  • Email Wallaces@akrr.com
  • Phone 907-265-2425

What to include

Refer to ITB No. 26-11-214020. All responses and questions must be submitted in writing to Sarah Wallace. See the attached bid documents and Addendum No. 1 for full instructions. The site visit was mandatory: pre-registration by email to wallaces@akrr.com was required by 4:00 P.M. (Alaska Time) on October 5, 2026, limited to one estimator or authorized representative per firm, with confirmation from ARRC required. No walk-ins, late registrations, substitutions, or extra attendees without prior written approval. Attendees must wear a hard hat, ANSI-compliant high-visibility safety vest, safety glasses, and sturdy closed-toe footwear, and provide their own transportation.

Contact

Sarah Wallace
Alaska Railroad Corporation, Supply Management
Wallaces@akrr.com
907-265-2425
327 W. Ship Creek Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

  • Mandatory site visit and project tour: Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
    Willow Section House (see attached map)
    Pre-register by emailing wallaces@akrr.com no later than 4:00 P.M. (Alaska Time) on October 5, 2026; only confirmed registrants may attend, one per bidding firm. Includes a safety briefing and escorted tour by ARRC high-rail bus.

Key dates

  • Sep 29, 2026: Bid posted
  • Oct 5, 2026: Deadline to pre-register for mandatory site visit (4:00 P.M. Alaska Time)
  • Oct 7, 2026: Mandatory site visit and project tour at Willow Section House, 10:00 A.M.
  • Oct 20, 2026: Original bid closing date (now extended)
  • Oct 27, 2026: Extended bid closing and public bid opening, 3:00 PM AKST

Original notice text
Addendum No. 1 includes solicitation updates and responses to bidder questions. The bid closing date has been extended to 3:00 PM AKST on October 27, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened at that time. This is to notify interested vendors of the Alaska Railroad Corporation’s Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 26-11-214020 ARRC MP186-195 Row Brush Clearing: Bid Posting: September 29, 2026 Original Bid Closing: 3:00 P.M. AKST October 20, 2026, BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED • Minimum Rates of Pay for Laborers and Mechanics, Effective April 1, 2026, issue 52 File name: Pamphlet_600_Issue_52 • 2026 ROW Clearing APE • ARRC 2025 ROW Clearing CE • ARRC Willow Section Pre-bid Meeting Location Site Visit: A mandatory site visit and project tour will be held at 10:00 A.M. on October 7, 2026. The meeting location will be at the Willow Section House (see attached map). Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the meeting location. Following a project safety briefing, ARRC personnel will escort attendees onto railroad property and conduct a guided tour of the project limits utilizing an ARRC high-rail bus. Due to vehicle capacity limitations and the logistical requirements associated with railroad access and track protection, attendance is strictly limited to one (1) estimator or authorized representative per bidding firm. Pre-registration is mandatory and must be completed no later than 4:00 P.M. (Alaska Time) on October 5, 2026, a minimum of three (3) business days prior to the site visit. Interested vendors must contact wallaces@akrr.com to register. Only vendors who have pre-registered and received confirmation from ARRC will be permitted to attend. No walk-in attendees, late registrations, substitutions, or additional attendees from the same firm will be accommodated without prior written approval from ARRC. All attendees must wear the following required personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the site visit: • Hard hat • ANSI-compliant high-visibility safety vest • Safety glasses • Sturdy protective footwear with closed toes Please direct all responses and/or questions concerning this invitation to bid in writing to Sarah Wallace, Alaska Railroad Corporation, Supply Management, 327 W. Ship Creek Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501, telephone number 907-265-2425, email address Wallaces@akrr.com.

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.