SEF2488 Earthquake Trailer *Amendment 4*

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, HQ State Equipment Fleet, is requesting bids for one new Earthquake Simulator Trailer under ITB SEF-2488, with bids due June 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Amendment 4, posted June 11, revised the bid opening date from June 11 to June 22.

Alaska Bidder Preference of 5% applies to qualifying vendors holding current Alaska business licenses and meeting residency and business-location requirements. Additional preferences include Alaska Veteran Preference (5%), Employment Program Preference (15%), Alaskans with Disabilities Preference (10%), and Alaska Product Preference (3–7% depending on classification).

The scope is a tandem-axle, fully enclosed trailer measuring 8'5" wide by 20' long by 11'6" tall, weighing approximately 9,800 lbs, equipped with a side-rail "Seismo-Drive" four-seat simulator assembly, variable manual speed control with pre-programmed three-ride options, integrated surround-sound system, on-board Honda EU7000IS generator (or equivalent), integrated viewing window, ADA-compliant stairs and exit ramp, and professional vinyl-wrap customization (design to be coordinated with the purchaser). A typical unit referenced is the CARSO Carrier 4 Seat Simulator or State-approved equivalent. The unit will be located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. Delivery must occur within a maximum of 270 calendar days after receipt of order. The contractor must provide onsite factory-trained instructor delivery and training at the State Equipment Fleet Maintenance Facility in Anchorage within 30 days of acceptance, covering safe operation, maintenance, control settings, generator operation, and CO monitoring. Comprehensive documentation, build sheets, parts and service information, and operator and service manuals are required. Pricing must be firm for 180 days following bid opening, with FOB Anchorage, Alaska, and all delivery, setup, training, and travel costs included. The successful bidder must provide one-year full parts and labor warranty, achieve 90% equipment reliability during any consecutive 12-month period (75% monthly minimum), and maintain authorized warranty dealer facilities with factory-certified personnel. Liquidated damages are $100 per calendar day for late delivery or non-conforming goods. Municipality of Anchorage and other Alaska political subdivisions may cooperatively purchase from the resulting contract at the same price with no additional administrative fees.

Sealed bids are submitted to Tricia Dye, State Equipment Fleet, 5420 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99507, or electronically to tricia.dye@alaska.gov (PDF format, maximum 20 MB).