Rainbird Trail Improvements Staircase and Viewing Platform Construction Service

The City of Ketchikan, Alaska is seeking a contractor to construct trail improvements along the Rainbird Trail. The project aims to restore the trail infrastructure by adding two new wood-framed structures to enhance safety and accessibility for trail users. The selected contractor will build a new wood-framed staircase approximately 50 feet in length and a 16-foot by 16-foot viewing platform of post and beam construction. The scope of work requires extensive sitework at both the staircase and platform locations, including improvements to the transition areas in the immediate vicinity. This sitework encompasses clearing and grubbing for all footings and plinths to provide sufficient construction space, preparing the subgrade according to the engineering plans, and constructing all associated timber structures. The contractor will perform the construction work offsite according to the provided engineering drawings. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency is seeking budget proposals from bidders rather than providing a pre-determined budget limit. Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the initial announcement, but the agency expects adherence to the provided engineering specifications. The agency will host a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 12, 2026, to discuss the project requirements. Bidders must submit all questions regarding the project no later than June 16, 2026.