ITB 2026-2000-0240 PMCF Annual Fertilizer & Farm Supplies

The State of Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2026-2000-0240) for a one-time purchase of miscellaneous fertilizers and farm supplies to be delivered to Point Mackenzie Correctional Farm (PMCF) in Wasilla, Alaska. This procurement encompasses 23 line items including various fertilizer products, agricultural chemicals, seeds, and related supplies, with quantities ranging from 6 units to 6,120 pounds depending on the specific item. All bids must include pricing for all 23 items to be considered responsive, and bidders must hold a valid Alaska business license prior to the bid deadline to qualify for state preferences. The deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time on March 6, 2026, with questions due by February 27, 2026. Partial delivery of items is acceptable by April 15, 2026, with all remaining items required by May 1, 2026. The state anticipates bid evaluations will be complete by March 9, 2026, with a Notice of Intent to Award issued March 10, 2026, and the contract issued March 23, 2026. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of goods or proper invoice, whichever is later, with the state eligible for a 5% prompt payment discount if invoiced amounts are paid within 15 business days; all contractors must prepay freight charges with F.O.B. destination being the final delivery location in Wasilla, Alaska.

This firm fixed-price, one-time purchase contract offers multiple Alaska-based preferences including Alaska Bidder Preference (5%), Alaska Veteran Preference (5%, not to exceed $5,000), Alaska Military Skills Program Preference (2%, not to exceed $5,000), Local Agricultural and Fisheries Product Preference (7%), Alaska Product Preference (3-7% depending on classification), Employment Program Preference (15%), and Alaskans with Disabilities Preference (10%). Bidders interested in competing must register with Mr. Allan Oyao at allan.oyao@alaska.gov to receive subsequent amendments and be added to the vendor list; failure to do so may result in bids being considered non-responsive. The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids or services to participate in this procurement should contact Mr. Oyao. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The contract is contingent upon legislative appropriation of funding and programmatic needs, with the Department of Corrections noting a limited budget for this procurement; specific dollar values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation.