ITB 2526H233 Circle Rural Airport Maintenance

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Maintenance and Operations, is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2526H233 for comprehensive rural airport maintenance services at Circle Airport in Circle, Alaska. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide winter maintenance services from October 1 through April 30 each contract year, including snow removal, equipment maintenance, building support, lighting system operations, and daily inspections of airport runways, taxiways, aprons, safety areas, and roadways. The contractor must maintain airport accessibility and operational status seven days per week throughout the service period. Required qualifications include possession of a valid Alaska business license, demonstrated experience in heavy equipment operation, preferably with aviation background, and proof of Workers' Compensation insurance with a $300,000 combined single limit for General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability. The initial contract term runs from October 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with options for four additional one-year renewals at the State's discretion. Bid submission deadline is 11:00 AM Alaska Time on May 14, 2026, with contract issuance targeted for May 26, 2026. Prospective bidders are encouraged to conduct site inspections by contacting Frances Law at 907-451-5205. The procurement utilizes a Firm Fixed Price contract type with Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment provisions allowing price modifications no sooner than 12 months from contract execution and no more than once per contract year.

The State of Alaska applies multiple preferences to this procurement, including an Alaska Bidder Preference of 5%, Alaska Veteran Preference of 5%, Alaska Military Skills Program Preference of 2%, Employment Program Preference of 15%, and Alaskans with Disabilities Preference of 10%. The procurement emphasizes nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring disadvantaged business enterprises receive full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. The State also complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Division of Supply & Services no later than ten days prior to bid opening. The solicitation establishes a budget of $45,000 per service period, and bids exceeding this amount may be deemed non-responsive. No incumbent contractor information or existing infrastructure requiring integration is specified in the solicitation. Payment terms provide for invoicing within 30 days of receipt following contract approval by the Commissioner, and interested parties should register with Procurement Officer Adam Tolles at adam.tolles@alaska.gov or (907) 451-1625 to receive subsequent amendments to the bid documents.