The State of Alaska (SOA) Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is seeking qualified applicants to submit a Request for Information (RFI) response outlining their product capabilities, novel solutions and/or devices to solve any or all of the attached needs. This request is part of a research project to inform an innovative partnership between DOT&PF Industry partners to ‘field test’ market-ready solutions that could answer long-standing gaps in coverage as well as emerging issues to inform future planning, policy and transportation projects in a low-cost and third-party review context.
Responses to this RFI are for informational purposes only. Do not include cost estimates as they will not be considered in a response. Responses are due April 9, 2024, by 2:00 P.M. Alaska Time.
It is the responsibility of the interested party to follow up with the procurement officer listed below to ensure the response was received prior to the time and date specified.
This RFI does not extend any rights to prospective vendors or obligate the state to conduct a solicitation or purchase any goods or services.
NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no one shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, regardless of the funding source, including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and State of Alaska funds. Full Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: https://dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml. To file a complaint, go to: dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml.
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C §§ 2000d to 2000d4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
BIDDERS WITH DISABILITIES: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this procurement should contact the Division of Supply & Services at one of the following numbers no later than ten (10) days prior to bid opening to make any necessary arrangements. https://dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml
Amendment 1 3/28/2024
Point of Contact: Phone: 907-465-8558
Heather Pedersen
Procurement Officer heather.pedersen@alaska.gov
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Division of Administrative Serves