Alaska Online Public Notices #26-21-214865

Alaska Railroad Corporation seeks contractors for rail equipment paint and repair services under term contract

This opportunity involves the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) seeking contractors for specialized paint and repair services for its passenger rail equipment. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC), Supply Management Office, Anchorage, AK - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; work is performed on ARRC-owned railcars - Products/Services Requested: - Painting, refurbishment, repair, fabrication, inspection, and related services for ARRC's fleet - Specific project: Repainting and repairing passenger coach ARR 352 (bistro car) - Disassembly and media blasting to bare metal - Bodywork, priming, and paint application per detailed specifications - Reassembly including window and exterior part installation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have a rail-accessible shop in Anchorage, AK - Strict environmental and safety standards must be met - Adherence to federal funding requirements (FTA and FRA provisions) - Milestone inspections and liquidated damages ($7,500/day) for delays - Encouragement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation - Physical delivery of sealed bids required; electronic submissions not accepted - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided

Description

This solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide rail equipment painting, refurbishment, repair, fabrication, inspection, and related services on an as-needed basis for ARRC's fleet of passenger railcars, locomotives, and other rail equipment under a term service contract. The contract includes a three-year base term with two optional one-year renewals, for a potential total term of five years. Sealed bids must be delivered physically to the Alaska Railroad Corporation in Anchorage, Alaska by August 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM AKST. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

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