Request for Proposals (RFP) 27ACT0820A King Air Hangar Space Lease

The State of Alaska Department of Public Safety is requesting proposals for leased hangar space with ground-handling and support services for a King Air 350i aircraft in the Anchorage area, with proposals due September 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Alaska Time. Alaska Offeror Preference of up to 10 points applies to qualifying Alaska businesses.

The facility must accommodate a maximum 58-foot width, 15-foot height, and 47-foot length aircraft, requiring a minimum 3,016 square feet total (2,726 square feet for aircraft and equipment storage plus 290 square feet for equipment and walking space). Required services include 24-hour ground handling and towing with one-hour response time, Jet A with Prist fueling, oxygen services or space for state-provided oxygen, bathrooms, indoor passenger receiving area, parking for up to eleven vehicles, and maintenance equipment space. The Lessor bears all costs for facility maintenance, repairs, utilities, heating, electricity, water, sewage, garbage, snow removal, road maintenance to a public road, and fire prevention compliance. Lessor must provide Workers' Compensation Insurance with statutory coverage and Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum $300,000 combined single limits prior to contract commencement.

The contract is a firm fixed-price lease for an initial three-year term with seven one-year renewal options exercisable at the State's discretion, totaling up to ten years. Monthly payments are due on or before the first day of each month. Contract prices remain firm through October 2027, with annual adjustments thereafter based on Consumer Price Index changes in variable operational costs (35 percent of Base Monthly Lease Rate). Cost proposals must itemize ground services separately: normal ground handling and towing (estimated 40 services per term), after-hours and holiday services (estimated 10 services per term), oxygen services (estimated 6 services per term), and lavatory services if not included in lease price.

Evaluation uses a 100-point scale: Ownership and Lease Space Information (6 points), Facility Condition (10 points), Environment/Access/Provisions (17 points), Walkthrough (17 points), Contract Cost (40 points), and Alaska Offeror Preference (10 points if applicable). Walkthroughs are scheduled during the week of October 5, 2026; the Notice of Intent to Award is October 16, 2026; contract start is November 1, 2026. Contract continuation is contingent on Alaska State Legislature appropriation. Contact Kelly Pahlau, Procurement Officer, (907) 269-8493, kelly.pahlau@alaska.gov. Prospective bidders must register with the Procurement Officer to receive amendment notifications.