ITB 26-44-214805 Fairbanks Locomotive and Passenger Railcar Toilet Pumping Services

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is soliciting bids for toilet pumping services for locomotives and passenger railcars in Fairbanks, Alaska, under solicitation 26-44-214805. The scope of work involves providing all labor, equipment, and supplies to pump waste holding tanks, discharge waste at designated onsite locations, and refill systems with water and approved winter antifreeze. Services are performed at the Roundhouse for locomotives and the Fairbanks Depot for passenger railcars. The period of performance begins January 4, 2027, and runs through January 3, 2028, with a total contract duration not to exceed five years. Award is based on price evaluation, with a 5% preference for Alaska bidders and an additional 5% for Alaska veterans. To be considered responsible, bidders must hold a current Alaska Business License, possess at least three years of experience in similar services, and demonstrate the necessary equipment and financial resources. Required bid submissions must include a cost schedule, sample invoice, service bid form, and a completed seven-part bidder's questionnaire. The contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance, and must adhere to strict hazardous material handling and non-disclosure requirements.