PURPOSE
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is seeking bids for the refinishing of Aero Commander 695B, N905AK. The selected vendor will be responsible for all stages of the process, to include surface preparation, priming, chemical stripping of existing coatings, and proper handling and reinstallation of flight control surfaces. The aircraft will be refinished according to a specified design that ensures both aesthetic quality and long-term durability. This refinishing is crucial to maintaining the aircraft's operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and continued performance in support of the Division’s wildfire and resource protection missions across Alaska.
BID SUBMITTAL
Bids must be received no later than 2:00 PM Alaska Time on October 18, 2024, via email to madelyn.lowe@alaska.gov, or mailed/hand delivered to DNR/DOF 101 Airport Rd. Palmer, AK 99645. Responses received after this date and time will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.
| ACTIVITY | TIME | DATE |
| Issue Date / ITB Released | N/A | September 27, 2024 |
| Deadline for Receipt of Questions | 2:00 PM | October 8, 2024 |
| Deadline for Receipt of Bids / Bid Due Date | 2:00 PM | October 18, 2024 |
| ANTICIPATED Bid Evaluations Complete | Week of | October 21, 2024 |
| ANTICIPATED Notice of Intent to Award | Week of | October 21, 2024 |
| ANTICIAPTED Contract Issued | Week of | October 28, 2024 |
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If you receive this solicitation from the State's Online Public Notice website, you must register with the DNR Procurement Section to receive subsequent amendments. Registration must be in writing and may be made via email to madelyn.lowe@alaska.gov.