What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is asking construction companies to submit sealed bids for emergency erosion protection at Mile Post 13.5 of Talkeetna Spur Road. The work is meant to protect the road from ongoing erosion by the Susitna River. Bids are due before 2:00 p.m. on October 9, 2026, in Anchorage.
Why was this notice issued?
The state needs a contractor to build near-term erosion protection at Mile Post (MP) 13.5 of Talkeetna Spur Road. Ongoing erosion from the Susitna River puts the roadway at risk of significant damage.
What action is being taken?
DOT&PF Central Region is seeking sealed bids for a state-funded construction project, Project Number CDRER01536. All work except topsoil and seeding must be done by December 15, 2026. The whole project must be done by June 15, 2027. The Engineer's Estimate is between $2,500,000 and $5,000,000.
Who is involved: Construction contractors interested in bidding; travelers who use Talkeetna Spur Road
How can the public respond?
Respond by Fri, Oct 9, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Sealed bids will be received before 2:00 p.m., October 9, 2026 at 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska.”
Ways to respond
- In person / sealed bid delivery 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska
- Online (download bid documents) https://www.bidx.com/ak/lettings
- Online (plan holder registration) http://dot.alaska.gov/procurement/awp/awp-bids.cfm?rc=CR
- In person (purchase bid documents) Central Region Plans Room, 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, before 4:30 p.m., (907) 269-0408; $100.00 per set, payable to the State of Alaska
What to include
Reference Project Number CDRER01536. Plans, specifications, bid packets and addenda can be downloaded for free at https://www.bidx.com/ak/lettings. Your company must self-register by clicking the Plan Holders link on the DOT&PF website (http://dot.alaska.gov/procurement/awp/awp-bids.cfm?rc=CR), or register with the Central Region Plans Room, or your bid may not be accepted. Printed bidding documents cost $100.00 per set. People with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who need auxiliary aids, services, or special changes to submit a bid should call the TTD number (907) 269-0473 no later than one week before the submittal date.
Contact
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Central Region Plans Room
(907) 269-0408
4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska
Will there be public meetings?
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Bid opening: Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska
Key dates
- Oct 2, 2026: Notice published
- Oct 2, 2026: Approximate last day to request disability accommodations for bid submittal (no later than one week before the October 9 submittal date)
- Oct 9, 2026: Sealed bids due before 2:00 p.m.; bid opening
- Dec 15, 2026: Interim completion date for all work except topsoil and seeding
- Jun 15, 2027: Project completion date
Original notice text
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.