ADF&G Request for Quotes # 1126136 - ADF&G Underwater ROV

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, is issuing Request for Quotation 1126136 for the procurement of one underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) system for research purposes. The required system must be capable of operating in winter conditions beneath lake ice in one-degree Celsius water and must include a 1080p camera, 100-meter tether with detachable reel, rugged transport case, handheld controller with integrated screen, heading sensors for navigation assistance, mounted lights, rechargeable battery, and chargers for both the ROV and controller. The ROV must feature integrated sonar navigation capabilities to function effectively in low-visibility turbid water environments. An optional multibeam sonar unit with 100-meter range may be quoted separately. The system must be delivered to 1801 S. Margaret Drive, Suite 2, Palmer, Alaska 99645, with all shipping costs included in the bid price. Quotations must be received by January 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time via email to dfg.contracting@alaska.gov, with the procurement officer Eric Verrelli available at 907-465-6178 or eric.verrelli@alaska.gov for questions. The firm price ceiling for this procurement is $23,000.00; bids exceeding this amount will be considered non-responsive. Pricing must be quoted in U.S. dollars as the best net price, FOB destination, excluding applicable taxes but including all delivery charges.

The State of Alaska has established several procurement preferences available to qualified vendors, including Alaska bidder preference (5%), Alaska veteran preference (5%), and Alaska Military Skills Program preference (2%), provided that vendors meet specified qualification criteria and hold current Alaska business licenses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and no specific technology integration requirements are noted. Payment for the purchase will be made within 30 days of receipt of proper billing or delivery of goods, whichever is later. The State reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and is not liable for quote preparation costs. This procurement represents a potential contract value of up to $23,000.00 for a single ROV system, with no specified contract term identified in the available documentation.