RFP 2025-1200-0345.pdf.crdownload

The document is a Request for Proposals (RFP 2025-1200-0345) issued by the Alaska Department of Public Safety for the procurement of a 25-foot aluminum patrol skiff for Alaska Wildlife Troopers. The project requires fabrication of a marine vessel with specific performance characteristics, including a welded aluminum hull capable of operating in waves up to 8 feet, powered by twin 200hp Yamaha outboard engines and maintaining a cruise speed of 28 knots. Proposals are due by May 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time, with an anticipated contract award on May 27, 2025, and a contract term extending through approximately June 1, 2026. The vessel is intended for critical public safety operations such as fisheries enforcement, village visits, and search and rescue missions in Dutch Harbor, Southwest Alaska, with final delivery to Kodiak, Alaska, after comprehensive sea trials.

The contract is structured as a firm, fixed-price agreement, with total compensation not exceeding the amount specified in the final contract. Contractors must possess a current Alaska business license and may be eligible for Alaska Bidder and Veteran Preferences, potentially receiving up to a 5% price adjustment. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement is open to qualified marine vessel manufacturers who can meet technical and operational requirements. All funding remains subject to legislative appropriation, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Officer, Kelly Pahlau, with contact information provided as phone (907)269-8493 and email kelly.pahlau@alaska.gov. Potential bidders are strongly advised to register with the Procurement Officer to receive potential amendments.