Alaska Online Public Notices #ITB 2026-1000-0293

State of Alaska Seeks Statewide As-Needed Vehicle Rentals for Incident Response

The State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is seeking bids for a non-exclusive, statewide contract to provide as-needed rental vehicles for wildfire suppression and all-hazard incident support across Alaska. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - Products/Services Requested: - Rental of various vehicle types, including: - Compact, mid-size, and full-size sedans - 7-, 12-, and 15-passenger vans - 4x4 pickup trucks (various cab configurations) - 5- and 7-passenger utility vehicles (e.g., Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Expedition) - Delivery and pick-up services for vehicles, with flat and per-mile rates - Rental rates to be bid by location: Fairbanks, Mat-Su/Anchorage, and Kenai - No specific part numbers or quantities; vehicles are rented on an as-needed basis - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vehicles must meet inspection, registration, and operational standards - Vehicles will be subject to enhanced wear and tear due to incident use - Vendors must comply with all state and federal regulations, including civil rights and equal opportunity laws - Contract term is approximately five years with a five-year renewal option; annual rate adjustments allowed (capped at 3% or CPI-U) - No guaranteed minimum or maximum orders - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified vehicle rental providers - Place of Performance: - Statewide, with primary locations in Fairbanks, Mat-Su/Anchorage, and Kenai

Description

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, seeks vendors to provide as-needed rental vehicles to support incident response statewide in Alaska. The contract is non-exclusive and intended for use across the state. Bidders must have or obtain a valid Alaska business license and comply with state and federal regulations. Bids are due by April 28, 2026, with questions accepted until April 21, 2026.

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