ITB 26-22-214614 Railroad Tie Disposal Services

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is soliciting bids under ITB 26-22-214614 for the in-state disposal, processing, recycling, or reuse of approximately 45,000 creosote-treated railroad ties per year. Deliveries typically occur between July and November, with an average of 850 ties per railcar and 5 to 10 railcars arriving every two to three weeks. The contractor is responsible for all permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental protections, including adherence to EPA, RCRA, and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulations. Operational requirements mandate that railcars be unloaded and cleaned within five business days, and ties must be removed from ARRC property within fifteen business days. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with ARRC reserving the right to evaluate bids based on overall value. The contractor must provide a QA/QC plan, a Site Health and Safety Plan, and maintain required insurance and performance and payment bonds. Compliance with Buy America preferences and Equal Employment Opportunity standards is required. Invoicing must be itemized and submitted within five days after the end of each month. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by 3:00 PM local time on June 30, 2026, and must include a Service Bid Form, Contractor's Responsibility Questionnaire, Fee Schedule, and Lobbying Certification.