SEF2475 Dedicated Snow Blowers *Amendment 1*

The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, is soliciting bids for Dedicated Snow Blowers. The contract period is 5 years, and the quantities required are 3 for immediate purchase. The equipment will be used at Alaska Airports, Statewide. The bidder must provide a comprehensive listing of all components used to assemble the unit, including make, model, and serial numbers. The bidder must also provide a comprehensive listing of parts and service information, including lists of required filters, oil types, and service schedules. The contract includes a warranty period, and the bidder must provide warranty service at the unit's assigned location. Key features of the required equipment include: * 4X4 carrier mounted dedicated blower * Forced air blower system with a minimum capacity of 20,000 CFM * Nozzles with directional control and interlocked with the blower head angle * Hydraulic system for raising the nozzles for transport * Diagnostic software capable of retrieving and clearing diagnostic codes, displaying live streaming data, and performing calibrations and diagnostic tests. The bidder must provide training for operators and mechanics, and the training must include a minimum of 8 hours of operator training and 8 hours of mechanic training. The contract also includes optional items, such as paper publications, pneumatic casters, plastic/poly cutting edge, spot casting/loading chute, and diagnostic software. The bidder must be an authorized dealer of the vehicle proposed, with service facilities in Anchorage as a minimum. The local service facilities must be capable of servicing the entire unit, including the chassis and any auxiliary equipment provided. The bidder must provide verification of the local maintenance facility and staff factory training to provide the service and technical support and have experience on similar units. The contract requires the bidder to provide a user list of the model being bid, including the model and serial number, date delivered, company or agency name, address, contact name, and phone number. The contract also requires the bidder to provide documentation of component sourcing, including copies of purchase orders and invoices, and to provide proof that the model bid is not a prototype. The bidder must comply with all applicable federal, state, and borough regulations, codes, and laws, and must be liable for all required insurance, licenses, permits, and bonds. The contract includes a price guarantee, and the bidder must maintain prices under the contract firm for 180 days after bid opening. The bidder must provide a list of subcontractors that will be used in the performance of the contract, including the name of each subcontractor and the location of the place of business for each subcontractor. The contract requires the bidder to provide a final inspection of the unit at the FOB point to assure that the unit still meets specifications. The bidder must register with the procurement officer to receive subsequent amendments, and failure to contact the procurement officer may result in the rejection of the bid. The contract includes a provision for the bidder to certify that they have a valid Alaska business license, or will obtain one prior to award of any contract resulting from this ITB. The bidder must comply with all terms and conditions set out in the Invitation to Bid (ITB), including the laws of the State of Alaska, the applicable portion of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and the regulations issued thereunder by the State and Federal Government. Some of the key requirements for the bidder include: * Providing a comprehensive listing of all components used to assemble the unit * Providing a comprehensive listing of parts and service information * Providing warranty service at the unit's assigned location * Providing training for operators and mechanics * Being an authorized dealer of the vehicle proposed, with service facilities in Anchorage as a minimum * Providing verification of the local maintenance facility and staff factory training * Providing documentation of component sourcing * Complying with all applicable federal, state, and borough regulations, codes, and laws * Maintaining prices under the contract firm for 180 days after bid opening * Registering with the procurement officer to receive subsequent amendments * Certifying that they have a valid Alaska business license, or will obtain one prior to award of any contract resulting from this ITB. The bidder must also provide the following documents: * A copy of the business license application with a receipt date stamp from the State's business license office * A receipt from the State’s business license office for the license fee * A copy of the bidder’s valid business license * A sworn notarized affidavit that the bidder has applied and paid for a business license. The bidder must submit the bid under the name as appearing on the person’s current Alaska business license in order to be considered responsive. The contract requires the bidder to furnish materials, equipment, and services in compliance with all terms and conditions specified in the ITB/Contract. The bidder must provide a final acceptance of the unit at the final destination, and the State will conduct a final inspection of the unit to assure that it still meets specifications. The contract includes a provision for the State to reject the bid if the bidder fails to comply with the requirements of the ITB. Some of the benefits of this contract for the State of Alaska include: * Obtaining dedicated snow blowers that meet the required specifications * Receiving comprehensive training for operators and mechanics * Having access to warranty service at the unit's assigned location * Being able to register with the procurement officer to receive subsequent amendments * Having the option to purchase diagnostic software * Being able to reject the bid if the bidder fails to comply with the requirements of the ITB. Some of the benefits of this contract for the bidder include: * Having the opportunity to provide dedicated snow blowers that meet the required specifications * Being able to provide comprehensive training for operators and mechanics * Having the option to provide warranty service at the unit's assigned location * Being able to register with the procurement officer to receive subsequent amendments * Having the option to purchase diagnostic software * Being able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and borough regulations, codes, and laws. Overall, this contract provides an opportunity for the State of Alaska to obtain dedicated snow blowers that meet the required specifications, while also providing benefits for the bidder, such as the opportunity to provide comprehensive training and warranty service. • The contract period is 5 years • The quantities required are 3 for immediate purchase • The equipment will be used at Alaska Airports, Statewide • The bidder must provide a comprehensive listing of all components used to assemble the unit • The bidder must provide a comprehensive listing of parts and service information • The contract includes a warranty period • The bidder must provide warranty service at the unit's assigned location • The contract requires the bidder to provide training for operators and mechanics • The bidder must be an authorized dealer of the vehicle proposed, with service facilities in Anchorage as a minimum • The local service facilities must be capable of servicing the entire unit, including the chassis and any auxiliary equipment provided • The bidder must provide verification of the local maintenance facility and staff factory training • The contract requires the bidder to provide a user list of the model being bid • The contract requires the bidder to provide documentation of component sourcing • The bidder must comply with all applicable federal, state, and borough regulations, codes, and laws • The contract includes a price guarantee • The bidder must maintain prices under the contract firm for 180 days after bid opening • The bidder must register with the procurement officer to receive subsequent amendments • The contract requires the bidder to certify that they have a valid Alaska business license, or will obtain one prior to award of any contract resulting from this ITB.