ITB 2026-1600-0161 SNOW PLOWING FOR APHL

The State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Health, is soliciting bids under ITB 2026-1600-0161 for snow plowing services at the Anchorage Public Health Laboratory located at 5455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Anchorage, AK. The contract is intended to run from approximately January 5, 2026, through January 4, 2027, with the state holding the option to renew for two additional one-year terms. The estimated annual budget for these services is between 40,000 and 60,000 dollars. Bids must be submitted via email by 2:30 p.m. Alaska Time on December 17, 2025. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all necessary equipment, including plows, shovels, ice chippers, and snow blowers. Plowing is triggered at 2 inches of snowfall, or 4 to 6 inches during continuous storms, and must be completed by 8:00 a.m. and within two hours after snowfall ceases. Sand is the preferred traction compound, while salt and coarse gravel are strictly prohibited. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for the post-season removal of sand every May. Award evaluation is based on responsiveness, with specific preferences applied for Alaska bidders, Alaska veterans, and the Alaska Military Skills Program. Mandatory requirements for bidders include at least three years of commercial snow removal experience within the last five years and demonstrated experience managing similar-sized facilities. The contract includes strict compliance requirements regarding HIPAA confidentiality, human trafficking certifications, and the American with Disabilities Act. Payment is processed via Electronic Funds Transfer within 30 days of invoice approval.