Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Bear Valley Limited Road Service Area (LRSA) consists of approximately 3.66 miles of graveled roads as depicted in Exhibit A, Street Names/Service Area Boundary and shown in Exhibit B, Bear Valley LRSA Map. This contract is for year-round road maintenance services for snow clearing, ice ripping, sanding, steam thawing, cleaning out/unplugging culverts and other basic road maintenance. However, under the State of Alaska Department of Labor Title 26, the Laborers’ and Mechanics’ Minimum Rates of Pay may apply for such services and must be paid accordingly. No substitute of equipment will be allowed after opening of bids or before the contract is executed by Anchorage. Payment shall be on hours equipment is utilized within the service area. Unless otherwise specified in this document the Contractor will be paid a minimum of two (2) hours for each piece of equipment responding to a call out. Snow Clearing/Ice Ripping is defined as the removal of snow/ice from designated areas using motor graders, snow blowers, front loaders, or by other means as designated by the Administrator. Snow clearing is further defined as removal of all such snow accumulation to within two (2) inches of the road surface. Contractor shall have a Grader, at least 32,000 pounds GVWR, have a minimum 150 horsepower engine, and have a minimum wheel drive of 6x4. Additionally, equipment shall meet all State of Alaska, Division of Motor Vehicles requirements. At the discretion of the Administrator, 3/4-inch serrated cutting edges shall be used and shall be paid at an additional 7% of the bid rate. No additional charge may be included for mounting or dismounting any additional equipment whether or not prescribed.
