Emergency Inventory Maintenance Engines

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 21036) for the procurement of emergency‑inventory maintenance engines. The scope includes two new John Deere 4045 diesel engines of differing horsepower (148 hp and 99 hp) and two fully enclosed engine‑generator sets (≥ 160 kW) equipped with fuel tanks, designed for rapid deployment to remote Alaskan communities during power outages. The contract was competitively awarded to 49th State Power, LLC for a total budget between $125 k and $150 k, with a performance period from late October 2020 through mid‑February 2021. The solicitation required strict compliance with Tier 3 emissions standards, extensive documentation (drawings, TVA, manuals), and a 1‑year warranty. No subcontractors or joint ventures were permitted, and all work had to be performed within the United States. • Procurement of two John Deere 4045 marine‑tier diesel engines (148 hp & 99 hp) and two enclosed gensets (≥ 160 kW). • Delivery FOB to any Alaska location, with final delivery to AEA warehouse in Anchorage. • Mandatory technical submittals, 8‑hour load testing, and a one‑year (or 18‑month) warranty. • Awarded to 49th State Power, LLC under a firm‑fixed‑price, lowest‑responsive‑bid method.