What is this notice about?
Some details couldn't be confirmed in the official notice text, so they aren't shown here. Check the official notice.
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
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.