SEF2482 Mechanic Truck Bodies - Notice of Intent to Award a Contract to Bob's Services

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, State Equipment Fleet, is awarding a contract for mechanic truck bodies under ITB No. SEF-2482 to Bob's Services, with an award date of July 2, 2026; bidders have ten calendar days from the June 22 notice issuance to file protests.

Bob's Services submitted the apparent low responsive and responsible bid at $372,420 for a Knapheide Crane Body equipped with a Stellar 5521 Crane (Hydraulic) and Boss K440 Compressor. The evaluation applied a 5% bidders preference adjustment, resulting in an evaluated cost of $353,799 for the winning bid. Two other responsive bidders competed: Quality Equipment bid $482,112.63 (evaluated at $458,007) for an STI Service Trucks International with Tiger Crane 5032 and VMAC H40, and MGX bid $364,440 for a Palfinger PAL PRO 39-11SSCS Mechanics Body with Palfinger crane and compressor components.

The ITB was issued May 15, 2026, with bids opened June 10, 2026. Three bidders submitted proposals. The contracting officer is Kristi Futrel. Successful bidders are instructed not to proceed until receipt of an official Purchase Order or Contract Award document.