Invitation to Bid (ITB) F2026-12-002 GALENA HANGAR LEASE

The State of Alaska's Department of Public Safety, specifically the Aircraft Section, is seeking a hangar lease in Galena through Invitation to Bid (ITB) F2026-12-002. The procurement requires a hangar facility between 2,500 and 3,600 square feet, with a door opening of 55 feet wide by 18 feet high, to provide year-round storage and operational space for state aircraft. The contract term spans from approximately December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028, with an option to renew for seven additional one-year terms. Bids must be submitted electronically to dps.das.solicitations@alaska.gov by 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time on October 20, 2025, with a virtual public bid opening. The evaluation will focus on responsive and responsible bidders meeting specified facility requirements, including secure and well-maintained infrastructure with specific electrical, mechanical, and safety standards. All questions must be submitted in writing to Procurement Officer Olivia Jewell at olivia.jewell@alaska.gov, with confirmation of any phone conversations required in writing.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference provisions that may advantage certain bidders. Preference may be given to Alaska-based businesses, veteran-owned enterprises, and businesses with specific employment or disability programs. Bidders must hold a valid Alaska business license and comply with federal regulations including the Civil Rights Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. The estimated budget range for this lease is between $500,000 and $1,200,000, with bids exceeding $1,200,000 considered non-responsive. The contract will be a firm fixed-price type, with potential annual price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Alaska. Successful bidders can anticipate a contract award approximately the week of October 20, 2025, with potential for long-term engagement through the seven additional one-year renewal options. Interested parties must register with the Procurement Officer to receive subsequent amendment notifications, with failure to do so potentially resulting in bid rejection.