The Municipality of Skagway is accepting bids to construct the INCINERATOR REPLACEMENT. The WORK covered in the Contract Documents generally includes: Removal of the existing Incinerator system including chimney, and installation of a new Incinerator of similar size; removal and replacement of Incinerator support systems including conveyor, mechanical, ventilation, plumbing, electrical and fire protection for a refurbishment of the existing pre-engineered metal building; replacement of the existing wet sprinkler fire protection systems; site work including new retaining wall, regrading of the upper entry drive areas, and ash field site modifications and extension; general construction work including window and doors replacement, internal restroom addition, roof fall protection, exterior stairs, and other miscellaneous related WORK. All work must conform to the requirements provided in the bid documents.
BASE BID
Work includes refurbishment to an existing pre-engineered metal building, exterior and interior components, replacement of the Incinerator and conveyor assemblies, and miscellaneous related work at the Municipality of Skagway Incinerator facility located at the 6-mile marker of the Klondike Highway. 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 be completed, and the State has the right to randomly audit the successful bidder's 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 the 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) andcontracts [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 AUGUST 5, 2027.
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. There shall be no exceptions for a late received bid on account of weather.
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. “INCINERATOR REPLACEMENT”
2. Date and Time of Bid Due Date (March 6, 2026, 2:00PM)
3. Bidder’s name
Bids are due no later than 2:00 pm Alaska Standard time on February 6, 2026 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. Bids will be opened in the Assembly Chambers at 2:00 p.m. on Date of Closing. 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.
Physical bids must be sealed and clearly labeled with the following information:
1. “Project Name”
2. Date and Time of Bid Due Date (Bid Date and Time)
3. Bidder’s name
The Municipality of Skagway allows electronic submission for this solicitation. Bids and the required documents below may be delivered through email to: contracts [at] skagway.org (contracts[at]skagway[dot]org). Include the notation “BID ENCLOSED” and the ”Project Name” in the Subject line of the email. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure timely delivery of Electronic Bids. The Municipality’s e-mail server will not accept files larger than 10 MB. If electronic bid files
are larger than 10MB, Proposers should send multiple e-mails with the information as set forth in the solicitation above as well as the total number of e-mails submitted by the Bidder. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to make clear they are sending multiple emails and what is contained in each email. The Municipality has no obligation to determine the intent of the Bidder where the Bidder uses multiple emails. The Bidder shall clearly state the content of each email and provide the direction of what is submitted to be evaluated by the Municipality. The Municipality will use the time stamp on the Bidder’s e-mail to determine timeliness and Bidders are responsible for ensuring timely delivery of Electronic Bids. The Municipality is not responsible for Bidder’s technical difficulties in submitting electronically. Late Bids shall be rejected as non-responsive. Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery and verification or receipt at the electronic location designated for receipt of Bids. The time the Electronic Bid is received shall be the Municipality of Skagway’s email server time.
Electronic bids must be submitted in and clearly labeled with the following information:
• “Project Name” – (proposer name)”
o The PDF shall contain all forms and documents outlined in these documents including:
▪ Bid Form & Bid Schedule
▪ List of Subcontractors
▪ Bid Bond
▪ Non-Collusion Declaration
▪ Contract Officer Documentation
BID OPENING ZOOM LINK:
Topic: RFB Opening - Incinerator Replacement
Time: Mar 6, 2026 02:00 PM Alaska
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81540287641
Meeting ID: 815 4028 7641
The Municipality of Skagway is an equal opportunity employer.