PWSC Housing Fuel Tank Upgrade – Invitation for Bid (IFB # FPC‑26‑08)

The University of Alaska Anchorage is soliciting bids to replace three underground heating‑oil fuel tanks at its PWSC student‑housing site in Valdez, Alaska. The work includes complete removal and disposal of the existing below‑grade tanks, installation of three new above‑ground double‑wall tanks with associated fuel piping, and site‑work such as back‑filling, concrete sidewalk replacement, and temporary heating for occupied buildings. A separate bid item covers the removal and disposal of contaminated soil (estimated 75 tons) on a unit‑price basis. The contractor must obtain all required permits (except the general permit), provide performance and payment bonds, and meet extensive safety, environmental, and Alaska‑specific preference requirements. • Remove and dispose of three existing underground 1,500‑gal fuel tanks. • Install three new above‑ground double‑wall fuel tanks, new fuel‑oil piping, valves, and secondary‑containment monitoring equipment. • Perform contaminated‑soil removal (≈75 tons) with proper handling, transport, and disposal. • Provide temporary heating/domestic‑hot‑water services, replace sidewalks, back‑fill, and restore the site to pre‑construction condition. • Comply with API, NFPA, OSHA, Alaska Administrative Code, and obtain all required permits, bonds, and insurance.