Tarp Deployment System (Rebid)

The Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) Landfill is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 26022) to procure a tarp deployment system for daily alternative landfill cover. The procurement seeks a comprehensive system capable of covering approximately 60'x75' daily cell areas, replacing current methods that require two employees and 30 minutes of manual labor. The required tarp deployment system must be compatible with existing landfill equipment including Caterpillar D8 and 826H&K Compactors, demonstrate extreme weather resistance, and operate effectively in temperatures as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit. The bid includes two line items: a primary tarp deployment system with one initial 30 ft x 107 ft tarp, and an option to purchase additional tarps. Key technical requirements include remote and wireless deployment/retrieval capabilities for up to four tarps, a diesel engine meeting EPA tier 4 final emissions standards, and integrated LED lighting. Bid submissions are due September 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a question submission deadline of August 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The FNSB will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types. The delivery point is FOB to the FNSB Solid Waste Facility located at 455 Sanduri St, Fairbanks, AK 99701. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation indicates potential for additional tarp purchases based on available funding. The primary objectives include reducing landfill gravel usage, meeting operating permit requirements for vector and litter control, and providing an efficient daily cover solution implementable by two employees. The system aims to improve operational efficiency and environmental compliance for municipal solid waste management. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the bid suggests the landfill is seeking a new technological solution to replace current manual covering processes. The procurement represents an investment in modernizing landfill operations with an emphasis on efficiency, environmental control, and operational adaptability in challenging Alaskan environmental conditions.