Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #223085
Alaska DOT&PF Solicitation for Sodium Formate Airport Runway Deicer
Posted
March 13, 2026
Respond By
April 06, 2026
Identifier
223085
NAICS
424690
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is seeking bids for a one-year contract to supply and deliver Sodium Formate solid deicer for airport runways statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska DOT&PF, Division of Program Management and Administration, Statewide Supply and Services Section - Procurement Officer: Chris Hunt - Product Requirements: - Only Sodium Formate solid deicer is acceptable; must meet SAE AMS 1431F (or most recent version) and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-30D specifications - Particle size: 2mm-6mm - Delivery in bulk (end dump or side dump only) or in UV-resistant polypropylene bladders (2,000–2,700 lbs) with polyethylene liners - No alternative products (e.g., Calcium Nitrate, Sodium Acetate) are allowed - Delivery Locations: - Multiple DOT&PF maintenance stations and airports across Alaska, including Anchorage International Airport, Bethel, Homer, Kenai, Palmer, and others - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory use contract for DOT&PF - $5,000 certified or cashier's check required as bid guarantee (no bid bonds) - Compliance with Alaska business license requirements - No removal of prompt payment terms - Amendment to solicitation is informational; not mandatory for return - No specific OEMs are named, but the specification for Sodium Formate is strictly enforced
Description
This Invitation To Bid (ITB) is for a one-year, mandatory use firm and as-needed quantities contract for the purchase and delivery of Sodium Formate, a solid deicer, for airport runways maintained by the State of Alaska's Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. The contract aims to ensure the availability of this deicing material statewide. Bidders must submit proposals by April 6, 2026, and comply with specified business license and bid guarantee requirements. The solicitation includes detailed product specifications and delivery methods, with an amendment clarifying certain questions.