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RFP 2026-1000-0242 Central / Circle Fuels Reduction Project - Phase 1

PURPOSE
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP), is soliciting proposals from qualified Contractors to perform mechanical hazardous fuels reduction within and adjacent to the communities of Central and Circle Hot Springs, Alaska.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to implement priority fuels reduction projects identified through the Central / Circle Hot Springs Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) – 2025 and recent wildfire risk assessment efforts. These projects are intended to reduce wildfire intensity potential, improve firefighter access and defensibility, and protect community infrastructure, residences, and other values within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).

Work under this RFP consists primarily of the construction and improvement of strategically located linear fuel breaks and associated mechanical fuel treatments designed to disrupt fuel continuity and mitigate wildfire risk to high-value assets.
 
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS
Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM prevailing Alaska Standard Time on MARCH 17, 2026, as indicated by postmark or email timestamp and late proposals will not be considered. 
 

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE

TIME

DATE

Issue Date / RFP Released

N/A

02/21/2026

Question Due Date

2:00 PM

03/10/2026

Deadline for Receipt of Proposals / Proposal Due Date

2:00 PM

03/17/2026

Proposal Evaluations Complete

Week of

03/30/2026

Notice of Intent to Award

Week of

03/30/2026

Contract Issued

Week of

04/13/2026


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Created 2/21/2026 12:29:12 PM by mflowe

Details

Department: Natural Resources
Category: Procurement
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Location(s): Statewide
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Publish Date: 2/21/2026
Archive Date: 3/18/2026
 
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