AK FLAP ANCHORAGE 2021(1), Far North Bicentennial Park Enhancements
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION.690567 WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS DIV · Response deadline: Tue, 01 Dec 2026
What the government is buying
The Federal Highway Administration's Western Federal Lands Division is soliciting bids for construction work at Far North Bicentennial Park in Anchorage, Alaska. The project, titled "AK FLAP ANCHORAGE 2021(1), Far North Bicentennial Park Enhancements," involves highway, street, and bridge construction as classified under NAICS code 237310. This type of work typically encompasses road and trail improvements, bridges, drainage structures, and related site work within park or recreational settings. The classification code Y1LB indicates this falls under a specific construction contracting category. See the solicitation for detailed scope of work, drawings, and technical specifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Highway Administration, Western Federal Lands Division |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 69056726B000012 |
| NAICS | 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | December 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM AKST |
| Place of performance | Anchorage, AK |
The response deadline reflects Pacific Time (UTC-8), which aligns with Alaska Standard Time during this period. Proposals are due in mid-afternoon local time.
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible offerors—there is no small business set-aside, meaning large businesses may compete alongside small businesses. Firms classified under NAICS 237310 with relevant experience in heavy civil construction, particularly park improvements or federal lands projects, should evaluate this opportunity.
Small businesses interested in competing should verify their size standard for NAICS 237310 (typically $40.0 million in average annual receipts for this code) and ensure active registration in SAM.gov. Joint ventures and mentor-protege arrangements remain viable pathways if teaming strengthens technical capacity. Alaska-based firms may hold logistical advantages given the remote location, though no local preference applies.
Disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, or HUBZone small businesses cannot rely on restricted competition here but should still highlight socioeconomic certifications in proposals where evaluation criteria permit past performance or socio-economic factor scoring.
How to put together a competitive bid
Construction solicitations under FHWA Western Federal Lands typically emphasize technical capability, project understanding, and price reasonableness. Focus your proposal on:
Demonstrated Alaska experience: Anchorage projects present seasonal constraints, permafrost considerations, and supply chain challenges. Highlight comparable remote or cold-weather construction completed successfully.
Personnel qualifications: Identify project managers, superintendents, and key personnel with federal construction experience. See the solicitation for any specific licensing or certification requirements.
Equipment and logistics: Document access to specialized equipment for earthwork, paving, or bridge components, and explain mobilization plans given Anchorage's distance from major supply hubs.
Subcontracting plan: If applicable, outline meaningful subcontracting opportunities to small businesses even though this is an unrestricted procurement; this may enhance proposal evaluation.
Safety record: Emphasize EMR rates, OSHA compliance history, and site-specific safety plans—critical for federal construction evaluations.
Price realism: Avoid unbalanced pricing; FHWA evaluates cost reasonableness against independent government estimates and market research.
Review the solicitation for any required bonds (bid bond, performance bond, payment bond), typically mandatory for federal construction exceeding $150,000.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number 69056726B000012. Review all amendments, attachments, and Q&A postings issued after the October 30, 2026 notice date. Submit questions to the contracting officer before any pre-bid conference date listed in the documents.
Critical deadline: December 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM Alaska time. Allow buffer time for technical submission issues—SAM.gov can experience high traffic near deadlines. Confirm your entity's SAM registration is active and bank account information is current for electronic payment processing.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →