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INVITATION TO BID (ITB) 2025-1000-0167 DOF FIRE RETARDANT TANK FABRICATION

PURPOSE
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is soliciting bids for the fabrication of retardant tanks as part of its efforts to modernize wildfire suppression infrastructure. These tanks are critical for storing and deploying fire retardant at air tanker bases across the state, supporting aerial firefighting operations. The tanks must meet stringent specifications to ensure durability, compatibility with existing systems, and performance in Alaska’s extreme conditions. This project is vital to enhancing the state’s ability to combat wildfires and protect communities, requiring a qualified contractor with experience in metal fabrication and industrial-grade tank construction.

BID SUBMITTAL
Bids must be received no later than 2:00 PM Alaska Time on APRIL 1, 2025, 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

February 21, 2025

Deadline for Receipt of Questions

2:00 PM

March 14, 2025

Deadline for Receipt of Bids

2:00 PM

April 1, 2025

ANTICIPATED Bid Evaluations Complete

Week of

April 7, 2025

ANTICIPATED Notice of Intent to Award

Week of

April 7, 2025

ANTICIPATED Contract Issued

Week of

April 21, 2025



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.

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Revision History

Created 2/21/2025 5:31:36 PM by mflowe
Modified 2/25/2025 2:55:53 PM by mflowe

Details

Department: Natural Resources
Category: Procurement
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Location(s): Statewide
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Publish Date: 2/21/2025
Archive Date: 4/2/2025
 
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