Winter Traction Sand

The Aleutians East Borough in Alaska is soliciting competitive quotes for the procurement of winter traction sand for the 2025-2026 winter season. The primary deliverable consists of 600 cubic yards of sand to be delivered to the Public Works building in Naknek, with specifications requiring sand particles no larger than 5/16 inch (8MM) and a maximum of 10 percent passing through a #200 sieve. Bidders are required to submit quotes electronically through the Bonfire platform with a deadline of 4:30 PM Alaska Daylight Time on August 25, 2025, which follows the posting date of August 4, 2025. Sand delivery must be scheduled and completed between October 13 and October 31, 2025, with delivery limited to regular business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM to be coordinated directly with the successful bidder. The Borough will verify final quantities delivered through measurement prior to releasing payment to the contractor.

No specific set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are detailed in this solicitation notice. The documentation contains no reference to incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements that would necessitate integration with award recipients. Similarly, no budget range or award value estimate has been disclosed in the available procurement information, indicating that the Borough will evaluate quotes competitively based on pricing and the bidder's ability to meet the specified material requirements and delivery timeline.