The Municipality of Skagway is accepting bids to Ore Peninsula Limited Slope Removal. The WORK covered in the Contract Documents generally includes: removal and disposal of sediment from the slope adjacent to the Cruise Ship Float to prevent future grounding of the float. All work must conform to the requirements provided in the bid documents.
BASE BID
Work includes removal of sediment from the Limits of Removal, coordinating with the Engineer that will sample the sediment for characterization purposes, storing the sediment in watertight containers in the adjacent Ore Terminal, and disposal of the sediment at either a permitted Subtitle D landfill or at a beneficial use site in Skagway, as directed by the Owner, plus any ancillary work to complete and document the work (e.g. environmental controls, surveying).
Bids shall include all labor, equipment, transportation, and materials to complete the specified work. Bids shall also include mobilization and demobilization to and from the Project site. Alaska Labor Standards, reporting and prevailing wage rate determination is made part of this bid package. If this project is over $25,000, a notice of award will be sent to the Alaska Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Section. The State will require that certified payroll forms are completed, and the State has the right to randomly audit the successful bidders company to ensure Davis Bacon Wages are being paid for this project.
A full copy of the Request for Bids can be obtained by calling Skagway Municipal Offices at 907-983-2297, or by e-mailing a.lawson [at] skagway.org (a[dot]lawson[at]skagway[dot]org). Technical questions regarding this project must be directed in writing to the Borough Manager at manager [at] skagway.org (manager[at]skagway[dot]org) and
contracts [at] skagway.org (contracts[at]skagway[dot]org).
Project completion schedule for the Base Bid is as follows:
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE FOR THIS WORK SHALL BE APRIL 1, 2026.
Bidders are expected to be familiar with the potential extreme and challenging weather conditions in Skagway, Alaska and the Municipality will assume all bidders have considered weather in preparing their bids and rely on all bidders having considered Skagway weather in submitting their bids. Extraordinary weather delays may be considered and addressed through contract modification in the sole discretion of the Municipality. Liquidated damages shall be a part of the final contract.
Bidders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with this project through contact with the Borough Manager and by visiting the site of the project.
The Municipality of Skagway shall not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation of bids. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Bids must be sealed and clearly labeled with the following information:
1. “ORE PENINSULA LIMITED SLOPE REMOVAL”
2. Date and Time of Bid Due Date: January 05, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
3. Bidder’s name
Bids are due no later than January 05, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at the address listed above, or delivered directly to Municipal Offices on 700 Spring Street. All bidders are expected to consider weather in determining how to deliver their bids timely and there shall be no exceptions for a late received bid on account of weather.
Request for Bids (RFB) Schedule
- December 8, 2025 RFB advertised
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December 15, 2025 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference 2:00 p.m.
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- December 22, 2025 Technical Questions due no later than 4:00 p.m.
- January 5, 2026 Bids Due to MOS no later than 2:00 pm
- January 22, 2026 Assembly consideration of contract award
- January 23, 2026 Notice of Intent to Award
- January 30, 2026 Tentative Notice to Proceed
Faxed and e-mailed bids will not be accepted. E-mailed bid modifications are accepted. Bids will be opened in the Assembly Chambers at 2:00 p.m. on Date of Closing.
The Municipality of Skagway is an equal opportunity employer.