Landing Craft Services For Pelican Alaska

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Alaska Marine Highway System is soliciting bids for landing craft services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2525S047, specifically seeking transportation services between Juneau and Pelican, Alaska. The procurement requires a landing craft capable of completing four round-trip monthly voyages during May, June, and July 2025, with precise operational specifications including United States Coast Guard certification, an open deck cargo space of 20' x 60', cargo carrying capacity of 150,000 pounds, and ability to transport two 28-foot loaded freezer vans. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience operating landing craft in Northern Southeast Alaska and have USCG-certified vessel captains with two years of experience. The bid is due by 2:00 PM Alaska Time on April 24, 2025, with contract award anticipated on April 28, 2025, and the contract term running through July 31, 2025. Evaluation will consider Alaska Bidder Preference (5%), Alaska Veteran Preference (5%, not to exceed $5,000), and potential Employment Program Preference (15%), with a current Alaska business license being a mandatory requirement.

The procurement includes strict restrictions on vendor participation, explicitly prohibiting subcontractors and joint ventures, with all services mandated to be performed within the United States. Extensive insurance requirements are specified, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, marine liability, and marine property & indemnity coverage with combined single limit per occurrence ranging from $1 million to $5 million. The contract is subject to fund availability and legislative appropriation, with payment processed after services are rendered. While no specific budget range is detailed, the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial maritime service contract. Preference mechanisms are built into the bidding process to advantage Alaska-based businesses and veterans, creating opportunities for local economic participation. The procurement is specifically targeted to the Anchorage Municipality jurisdiction within Alaska, focusing on critical transportation infrastructure for remote Alaskan communities.