Invitation to Bid (ITB) F2026-12-006 Wasilla Hangar Lease

The State of Alaska Department of Public Safety, Division of Administrative Services, Aircraft Section is seeking to lease hangar space in Wasilla through Invitation to Bid (ITB) F2026-12-006. The procurement targets a year-round hangar facility measuring between 2,500 and 3,600 usable square feet, with a desired door opening of 55 feet wide by 18 feet high. Required specifications include compliance with state, city, and local codes for electrical, mechanical, and fire safety systems, along with 24/7 secure access for Department of Public Safety personnel. Preferred amenities include an AVGAS tank, restroom, office space, and high-speed internet. Bids must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time on January 28, 2026, with bid evaluations expected the week of February 2, 2026. The contract will have an initial three-year term from approximately February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2029, with an option to renew for seven additional one-year terms at the state's discretion.

The solicitation includes Alaska Bidder Preference of 5 percent for responsive bidders meeting state residency and business license requirements. Bidders must own the property offered and complete the Alaska Bidder Preference Certification Form, which requires detailed information about business licensure, physical business location, and ownership structure. For joint ventures, all members must submit individual certification forms. The state has established a budget range between $200,000.00 and $300,000.00, with bids exceeding $300,000.00 deemed non-responsive. The lease will be a firm fixed-price contract, with potential price adjustments after the first year using the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). The lessor will be responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and utilities, except for electricity and heat, which will be paid by the lessee. Lease payments remain subject to annual legislative appropriation, and the state reserves the right to terminate the contract if funds are not appropriated.