Hazardous Waste Management, #26T05-003, Anchorage

2. AHFC encourages all contractors to inspect each site location identified in the attached Scope of Work before submitting the bid. Site visits may be scheduled between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To request a visit, please contact the Procurement Officer identified above. 3. No bid shall be withdrawn without the consent of AHFC for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of the bids. 4. Work must conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and codes. Contractor must ensure that qualified employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin. 5. This work is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Section 3 of the HUD act of 1968 is applicable to this Contract. See Paragraph 21 in Section I-HUD 5370-C, General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts. 6. Offerors are specifically advised that a contract shall not be in effect until a written agreement is executed by an authorized agent of the Corporation. The Corporation shall not be liable for any cost incurred by an Offeror in response to this solicitation, including any work done, even in good faith, prior to execution of a contract and issuance of a Notice to Proceed. 7. AHFC will not be subject to payment for costs incurred for proposal preparation or Contract preparation as a result of valid and legal termination of this ITB or termination of any contract resulting from the award of the ITB. 8. If it is discovered that a selected Offeror is in arrears on taxes due the State of Alaska, a contract may not be awarded until the Alaska Department of Revenue approves the payment provisions for the contract. 26T05-003 Invitation to Bid Page 3 of 5 9. Offerors and proposed subcontractors shall be in compliance with the statutory requirements for Alaska business licensing and professional registrations. 10. Professional Liability Insurance for the proposed contract: is required 11. Pre-bid Conference: None As follows: 12. Special Notices: 12.1 An Alaska Business License is required of Contractors who do business in Alaska at time of award. Information regarding applying for an Alaska Business License can be found on-line at http://commerce.alaska.gov/dnn/cbpl/Home.aspx or by calling 1-907-465-2550. The business license must be in the name of the company under which the proposal is submitted. 12.2 Contractor’s Pollution Liability (or equivalent) Insurance: Contractor will provide and maintain Contractor’s Pollution Legal Liability Insurance covering all errors, omissions, or negligent acts of the Contractor, its sub-contractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, made in the performance of the Contract. Limits required are not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence (See Article 7.4 of the Supplement to General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts). 13. Local Hire: Contractor shall comply with all applicable and valid laws and regulations regarding the hiring of Alaska residents now in effect or that might subsequently take effect during the term of this Contract. In order to ensure that the Contractor's subcontractors will comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the hiring of Alaska residents now in effect or that might subsequently take effect, the Contractor shall include in its contracts with subcontractors under this Contract, language that is substantially the same as the first sentence of this provision. Bidder is advised to contact the Department of Labor at (907)269- 4900 (Anchorage) with any questions requiring applicable local hire laws and regulations. 14. Alaska Bidder and Product Preferences are not applicable: The funding for this project is from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Pursuant to AS 36.30.890, the Alaska Bidder Preference (36.30.170), and Alaska Product Preferences (36.30.332) are not applicable. AHFC will not apply the Alaska Bidder Preference, Alaska Products Preference, or the local forest products preference because federal requirements preclude enforcement of these provisions for federally funded projects. 15. Ineligibility: AHFC is prohibited from making award to, or approving as subcontractors, any individuals or firms which are on the list of contractors ineligible to receive awards from the United States as furnished from time to time by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or as provided by State of Alaska Department of Labor (AKDOL). Contractors who have been debarred or suspended by a governmental entity remain ineligible for Contract award by AHFC for the duration of that debarment/suspension. 16. Criteria for Selection: The Contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid complying with the conditions set forth herein, provided its bid is reasonable and it is in the best interest of AHFC to accept it. □ □ 26T05-003 Invitation to Bid Page 4 of 5 AHFC reserves the right to reject the bid of any bidder who has failed to comply with the Invitation for Bid requirements; who has failed to perform any previous contracts with AHFC; who has previously failed to complete a contract of a similar nature on time. 17. Subcontracts: In compliance with AS 36.30.115, the following procedures apply: Within five (5) working days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the low bidder shall submit a list of the subcontractors the bidder proposes to use in the performance of the Contract. The list must include the name and location of the place of business for each subcontractor and evidence of the subcontractor's valid Alaska business license. A bidder for a construction contract shall also submit evidence of each subcontractor's registration under AS 08.18. If a subcontractor on the list does not have a valid Alaska business license and a valid certification of registration under AS 08.18 at the time the bid was opened, the bidder may not use the subcontractor in the performance of the Contract, and shall replace the subcontractor with a subcontractor who had a valid Alaska business license and a valid Certification of Registration under AS 08.18 at the time the bid was opened. 18. Insurance: The successful bidder will be required to secure and maintain the insurance required by the Contract documents. See Article 7 of the Supplement to General Conditions. 19. Proposal Form / Fee Proposal and Certifications (REQUIRED): Bidder must submit a completed statement of qualifications for the firm(s) submitting the bid. At a minimum, the information required by the Bid Form and the attachments thereto must be submitted; other data may be submitted as deemed relevant. Information required by the Bid Form includes the following: A. Affidavit of Disclosure of Interest, signed and notarized. B. Affidavit of Noncollusion, signed and notarized. C. The bidder has attached a listing of projects to which bidder is currently obligated or anticipates being obligated to in the near future. D. The bidder has attached a statement of similar work performed by the bidder or bidder’s key team members during the three (3) years prior to the date of this bid and the name and telephone numbers of persons who may be contacted as references for these projects. E. The bidder affirmatively states that s/he is in compliance with State and Federal Civil Rights Act and other Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. 20. Submission of Bids: A. Bids must be submitted to the Reception Desk at AHFC, 4300 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, Alaska 99504 or by email to submittals@ahfc.us . It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that their bid is in the proper