SEF2484 AIP Spreader Truck *Amendment 2*

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, State Equipment Fleet, is requesting bids on AIP Spreader Trucks under ITB SEF-2484, with bids due June 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM and requests for amendments due May 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM. The contract incorporates federal Buy American preferences and FAA trade restrictions applicable to Airport Improvement Program projects, and DBE compliance provisions.

The scope is one new 6x4, 68,000 GVWR truck equipped with chassis-mounted sanders and non-oscillating scrapers for airport snow removal, sanding, and material hauling. Acceptable engine options include NAVISTAR A26, MACK MP8, VOLVO D13, or DETROIT DD13, all meeting current EPA emissions standards with a minimum 450 SAE horsepower and 1,650 foot-pounds torque. Typical acceptable chassis models are International HV513, Freightliner SD114, Western Star 4700SF, Mack Granite GR64F, or state-approved equivalents. All equipment must be newly manufactured, of the manufacturer's latest production model, and compliant with current EPA emissions and FMVSS standards. Delivery must include a fuel tank filled to minimum full on the gauge and all fluid compartments filled to manufacturer specifications.

Renewal quantities depend on FAA funding availability. Equipment will be deployed statewide in Alaska with warranty services centered in Anchorage. The initial contract term is one year with month-to-month extension potential. The state reserves the right to allow the Municipality of Anchorage and other Alaska political subdivisions to make cooperative purchases at identical pricing and terms.

Pricing must be firm for 180 days following bid opening, quoted exclusive of federal, state, and local taxes. The successful bidder must post a $50,000 performance bond within 30 days of the first purchase order and provide a comprehensive 12-month full warranty covering 100 percent parts and labor from the date of in-service placement. Liquidated damages of $312.60 per day apply for late or non-conforming deliveries. The equipment must maintain a minimum 0.90 Reliability Ratio during any consecutive 12-month warranty period and 0.75 monthly ratio.

Kristi Futrel, HQ State Equipment Fleet, 5420 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99507, (907) 269-0793, is the contracting officer.