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ITB: . 0003315/SFHWY00689; Statewide Bridge Navigational Light Improvements

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is asking construction companies to bid on a federally funded project to replace old aircraft warning lights and boat navigation lights on bridges in Juneau, Sitka, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor and Kotzebue with new LED (light-emitting diode) lights. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on December 3, 2026, in Juneau. The state estimates the job will cost between $250,000 and $500,000, and all work must be finished by June 30, 2027.

Why was this notice issued?

The department is seeking sealed construction bids through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Project No. 0003315/SFHWY00689, Statewide Bridge Navigational Light Improvements.

What action is being taken?

Accepting sealed bids from contractors to furnish all labor, materials and equipment to replace existing aviation obstruction lighting and marine navigation lighting on bridges in Juneau, Sitka, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor and Kotzebue with new LED lighting. The Engineer's Estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000, and work must be completed by June 30, 2027. This is a Race Neutral project as defined in Section 120 of the Specifications.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Southcoast Region - Design and Engineering Services; construction contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Companies owned by women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to bid.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Dec 3, 2026 25 days from today.

“Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time December 03, 2026”

Ways to respond

  • In person Construction Contracts Office, 1st Floor, 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska
  • Online (bid documents) Plans, specifications, bid documents and addenda free to download at https://www.bidx.com/ak/lettings
  • Mail/Email/Fax (hard copy documents) Hard copies for a non-refundable fee of $100/set from Southeast Regional Contracts, 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska, 99801-7999. E-Mail: srdotpfcontracts@alaska.gov. Fax: (907) 465-4238

What to include

Submit sealed bids in single copy, referencing Project No. 0003315/SFHWY00689. When ordering hard copies, include your company name, mailing address, phone number and fax number, and whether you are a General, Subcontractor, or Supplier; provide a Fed-Ex account number for expedited service (no overnight service to or from Juneau; allow 2 to 3 business days). Bidding documents may also be inspected at regional department offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau. Technical questions about design and construction must be in writing to Jake Estenson, P.E., Construction Project Manager, (907) 465-1793, fax (907) 465-2030. Questions about bidding, award procedures or downloading documents must be in writing to Jenny Huntley, Chief of Contracts, (907) 465-4420, fax (907) 465-4238. People with disabilities needing aids or special arrangements to submit a bid should contact TTD (800) 770-8973 no later than one week before the submittal date. Bid results may not be available until after 4:00 PM on bid opening day at https://www.bidx.com/ak/lettings.

Contact

Jenny Huntley, Chief of Contracts
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Southeast Regional Contracts
srdotpfcontracts@alaska.gov
(907) 465-4420
6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska, 99801-7999

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Nov 5, 2026: Invitation to Bid published
  • Dec 3, 2026: Sealed bids due by 2:00 p.m. prevailing time; bid results may be posted after 4:00 PM
  • Jun 30, 2027: All project work must be completed

Original notice text

Project No. 0003315/SFHWY00689; Statewide Bridge Navigational Light Improvements STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES SOUTHCOAST REGION - DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES CONSTRUCTION INVITATION TO BIDS (ITB’s) Sealed bids in single copy for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment, and performing all work on Project No. 0003315/SFHWY00689; Statewide Bridge Navigational Light Improvements, described herein, will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time December 03, 2026, at the Construction Contracts Office, 1st Floor, 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska. This Federally funded project will replace existing aviation obstruction lighting and marine navigation lighting for bridges in Juneau, Sitka, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, & Kotzebue with new LED lighting. . The Engineer's Estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000. All work shall be completed by June 30, 2027. This is a Race Neutral project as defined in Section 120 of the Specifications. Plans, specifications, bid documents, reports, addenda, and other bidder information are posted online, and available for downloading free of charge at: https://www.bidx.com/ak/lettings. Hard copies of these documents are still available in hard copy for a non-refundable fee of $100/set from the Southeast Regional Contracts, 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska, 99801-7999. E-Mail: srdotpfcontracts@alaska.gov. Fax Number: (907) 465-4238, Text Phone Number (hearing impaired): (800) 770-8973. Please include your company name, mailing address, phone number and fax number, and whether you are a General, Subcontractor, or Supplier with your order. Companies owned by women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to bid. If you wish to receive expedited service, please provide your Fed-Ex account number. Please be advised that this company does not provide overnight service to or from Juneau. Allow at least 2 to 3 business days for receipt of expedited packages. Bid results may not be available until after 4:00 PM on the bid opening day. The results can be obtained on the Internet at: https://www.bidx.com/ak/lettings. Bidding Documents are available for inspection at the office of the Regional Department of Transportation and Public Facilities offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau. All technical questions regarding design and construction of this project should be in writing and directed to the office of Jake Estenson, P.E., Construction Project Manager, telephone number (907) 465-1793, fax number (907) 465-2030. All technical questions regarding bidding and award procedures, or problems with downloading of the electronic documents should be in writing and directed to the office of Jenny Huntley, Chief of Contracts, telephone number (907) 465-4420, fax number (907) 465-4238. ** Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for Solicitations for bids or Requests for Proposals for work: ** NONDISCRIMINATION: The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C §§ 2000d to 2000d4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: https://dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml To file a complaint: dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml. Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a bid/proposal should contact the TTD number (800) 770-8973, no later than one week prior to the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements.

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