Request for Proposals (RFP) 2025-1200-0345 Aluminum Skiff Build

The State of Alaska Department of Public Safety has issued Request for Proposals (RFP 2025-1200-0345) for the fabrication of a 25-foot aluminum patrol skiff for Alaska Wildlife Troopers, specifically to be used in Dutch Harbor, Southwest Alaska. The procurement seeks a sophisticated marine vessel with precise performance requirements, including a welded aluminum hull capable of operating in rough seas with wave heights up to 8 feet, powered by twin 200hp Yamaha outboard engines and maintaining a cruise speed of 28 knots. Potential contractors must demonstrate extensive qualifications, including a minimum of five years of experience in aluminum vessel fabrication, appropriate welding certifications, and access to a heated and sheltered fabrication facility. The proposal submission deadline is May 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time, with an anticipated contract award by May 27, 2025, and a contract term extending through approximately June 1, 2026. Contractors are required to deliver a fully equipped vessel to Kodiak, Alaska, after completing comprehensive sea trials, with the vessel intended for critical public safety operations such as fisheries enforcement, village visits, and search and rescue missions.

The contract is structured as a firm, fixed-price agreement, with total compensation not exceeding the amount specified in the final contract. Contractors must possess a current Alaska business license and may be eligible for Alaska Bidder and Veteran Preferences, potentially receiving up to a 5% price adjustment. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified marine vessel manufacturers and fabricators who can meet the technical and operational requirements. The proposal requires submission through electronic means, with faxed, mailed, or oral proposals being expressly rejected. Potential bidders are strongly advised to register with the Procurement Officer, Kelly Pahlau, to receive potential amendments, with contact information provided as phone (907)269-8493 and email kelly.pahlau@alaska.gov. All funding for this contract remains subject to legislative appropriation, and the state will not be responsible for payments for goods or services rendered outside the valid contract term.