ITB 26-21-214865 ARRC Rail Equipment Paint & Repair Services Contract

• Scope: Disassembly, media‑blast, bodywork, priming, painting, reassembly of passenger coach ARR 352. <br>• Location: Contractor’s rail‑accessible shop (Anchorage, AK) with car delivered to ARRC shop. <br>• Schedule: Access begins April 6 2026; final delivery by April 27 2026. <br>• Contract term: 3‑year base, up to 2 optional 1‑year renewals (max 5 years). <br>• Bid submission: Sealed bids only, mailed to 327 W Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, AK; deadline August 27 2026, 3:00 PM AKST. <br>• Questions due: March 17 2026. <br>• Minimum qualifications: Own rail‑accessible shop, ≥5 years experience painting heavy equipment, preferably railcars. <br>• Payment: Progress payments up to 50 % per item; liquidated damages $7,500 per day of delay (capped at 20 % of contract price).