Akiak M&I Engine Purchase

The Alaska Energy Authority is soliciting bids for one 298 HP John Deere 6090 AFM 85 Tier 3 marine engine with required modifications and accessories under RFQ 27022, with quotations due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time.

The engine must be configured for generator drive application with a 14-inch diameter flywheel, SAE 1 adapter, and 24 VDC starting and control systems as detailed in Appendix C. The engine shall be new, unused, and of recent manufacture, meeting all EPA emissions requirements and Tier 3 marine certification standards. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda and provide firm delivery schedules. An additive alternate for performing an 8-hour load test on the engine after modification is available.

Delivery is desired no later than 12 calendar weeks after contract award. Quotations must be submitted as best net price FOB AEA Warehouse in Anchorage, Alaska, excluding applicable taxes but including all delivery charges and federal duty. The State of Alaska is exempt from certain federal excise taxes including coal, gas guzzler, air cargo, air passenger, and LUST taxes. Offers must remain firm for 90 days from the date of opening.

The contract is funded with federal funds from the Denali Commission, which are exempt from Build America, Buy America Act requirements. Vendors must submit a Debarment Certificate and comply with federal assurances including Equal Employment Opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act requirements for construction contracts over $2,000, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act provisions, and environmental compliance standards. The fabricator must demonstrate extensive experience in diesel engine-driven generator packaging, maintain a competent service organization, and provide a one-year warranty commencing upon acceptance of field testing and final commissioning. Payment for undisputed purchases under $500,000 will be made within 30 days of receipt of proper billing or delivery, whichever is later, with late payments subject to 1.5% monthly interest. Quotations should be submitted via email to AEAProcurement@akenergyauthority.org.