Description
The State of Alaska’s Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a single, one‑time purchase of a Prisoner Transport Bus to be used statewide. The bus must accommodate up to 20 inmates, include secure partitions, fire extinguishers, first‑aid kits, dual horns, winterization for –50 °F, and meet specific safety and durability specifications. Bidders must submit a sealed or electronic PDF bid by the bid opening deadline (Nov 4, 2026 2:30 PM) and provide all required technical data, warranties, and insurance. The contract is a firm‑price, month‑to‑month extension after initial delivery, with a required delivery window of up to 240 days ARO. Preference points are available for Alaska‑licensed businesses, veterans, and disabled‑person programs.
• Quantity: 1 bus (one‑time purchase)
• Delivery: within 240 days after order receipt, F.O.B. Seattle/Tacoma, final destination anywhere in Alaska
• Mandatory requirements: Alaska business license, insurance, warranty, compliance with Alaska product preferences, and submission of preference certifications if applicable
• Bid submission: sealed hard copy to State Equipment Fleet or PDF email to [email protected] by Nov 4, 2026 2:30 PM
• Evaluation: lowest responsive and responsible bidder after Alaska‑bidder preference (5 %) and any applicable veteran or disability preferences