Purpose: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Fairbanks-Delta Area Office is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the development of a fuel break located approximately .5 miles south of the community of Anderson, Alaska.  Successful contract performance will require the contractor to provide all the essential equipment/operators and, lodging/transportation to and from the site.  The intent of this project is to create a 100-foot-wide linear fuel break by “roller chopping" the entire site resulting in crushing/chopping all brush, shrubs and small trees.  All vendor submissions for the Anderson Fuel Break shall be subject to the requirements listed herein.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Operators working on the project should have at least two years’ experience working on remote project sites or similar.

Deadline for Receipt of Bids / Bid Due Date 2:00 PM January 4, 2024

CONTACT: All RFQ documents and/or questions must be directed to Michael Burkhead, Procurement Specialist via email at michael.burkhead@alaska.gov .

ADA: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a bid should contact the Procurement Specialist listed via email at michael.burkhead@alaska.gov ; telephone at 907-269-8461; or TDD at 907-269-5411 not later than 10 calendar days prior to the solicitation closing date to make necessary arrangements.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you received this solicitation from the State's Online Public Notices website, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed to receive subsequent amendments. Registration must be in writing and may be made via email to michael.burkhead@alaska.gov .  Failure to register with the Procurement Specialist listed may result in the rejection of your bid.