Alaska Online Public Notices #1126185

This opportunity involves the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game seeking transportation services for live fish using wet rental highway tractors with drivers. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Administrative Services, Division of Sport Fisheries - Products/Services Requested: - Wet rental of highway tractors with drivers to transport live fish - Tractors must be capable of pulling a 46 ft. 4 in. long by 8 ft. 8 in. wide step deck trailer with a 4,000 gallon water tank (fully loaded weight ~80,000 lbs) - Tractors must pass DOT inspections and have alternators sufficient for an 80 amp (12 volt) trailer life support system - Drivers must have valid State of Alaska CDL with hazardous material and tanker endorsements - Approximately 3,000 miles of transportation anticipated, with 20 hours of standby time - Standby charges apply for loading, unloading, or state-caused delays - Contractor must provide a backup tractor within four hours in case of breakdown - Contractor responsible for all required transport permits - State provides certain connection parts for the fish trailer - No minimum or maximum trip guarantees; 4-7 round trips expected each year (May-June) - Award based on lowest total quote price; fuel surcharges not allowed - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vehicle manufacturers are named; any qualified provider meeting requirements may compete - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict vehicle and driver qualifications (DOT, CDL with endorsements) - Backup tractor availability within four hours - No fuel surcharges permitted - State provides some trailer connection parts - Primary Locations: - William Jack Hernandez Hatchery (Anchorage) - Release sites: Homer, Seward, Eklutna Tailrace near Palmer

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is soliciting quotes for wet rental highway tractors with drivers to transport live fish from Anchorage's William Jack Hernandez Hatchery to various release sites including Homer, Seward, and the Eklutna Tailrace near Palmer. The contract requires dependable tractors capable of pulling a 46 ft. step deck trailer loaded with a 4,000 gallon water tank, and drivers must have CDL with hazardous material and tanker endorsements. The contract anticipates 4-7 round trips from May through June each year, with no minimum or maximum trip guarantees, and includes standby charges for loading, unloading, or delays caused by the state.