ITB 2526C034 Airport Lighting - Nome Airport

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking bids for ITB 2526C034, a procurement focused on airport lighting equipment for Nome Airport. The solicitation covers 26 line items of ADB Safegate brand-specific airport lighting components, including LED light kits, runway edge lights, steel columns, transformers, beacon lamps, connectors, lenses, and related hardware. Quantities range from 1 to 800 units depending on the specific item, with all equipment required to be new and currently in production by the manufacturer. Bids must be submitted by December 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM Alaska Time, with bid evaluations to be completed by December 3, 2025. Bidders must guarantee delivery by April 1, 2026, to the specified address at 101 Airport Way, Nome, Alaska 99762. The contract is a firm fixed-price procurement with payment to be made within 30 days of receipt of goods and proper invoicing, with potential for a 5% prompt payment discount if invoices are paid within 15 business days.

The procurement includes several preference provisions that may advantage certain bidders, including an Alaska Bidder Preference of 5% for qualified bidders with a current Alaska business license who have maintained a staffed place of business in the state for six months preceding the bid deadline. Additional preferences include Alaska Veteran Preference (5%, not to exceed $5,000) and Alaska Military Skills Program Preference (2%, not to exceed $5,000). The solicitation emphasizes nondiscrimination, specifically noting that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on grounds of race, color, or national origin. Bidders must provide proof of a valid Alaska business license and appropriate insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the contract requires all shipping and delivery costs within Alaska to be included in the bid price, with the F.O.B. point being the final destination. Payment for the contract is already appropriated, though the state's obligation does not commence until the contract is approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.