Addendum 1 : This addendum is being issued The ITB point of contact is changing from dnr.ssd.procurement@alaska.gov to michael.burkhead@alaska.gov . Please direct any questions or correspondence regarding this solicitation to the updated point of contact.

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is soliciting bids for a qualified contractor(s) to provide helicopter charter services, complete with qualified pilot(s), mechanic(s), and fuel servicing for fire management missions in the Delta Junction and Copper River, Alaska areas as specified within this ITB.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: In order for a bid to be considered responsive the bidder must meet these minimum experience requirements:

• Type 3 helicopter;
• One year experience in make and model helicopter submitted;
• FAA or Transport Canada air carrier certificate. Bidder must provide copies of their FAA 133, 135, and 137 Certificates; and
• Must provide fuel servicing vehicle and driver.

A bidder's failure to meet these minimum prior experience requirements will cause their bid to be considered non-responsive and rejected.

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

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS: Bids must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. prevailing Alaska Time on November 20, 2023.

ADA: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bidders who need auxiliary aids or services to participate in this procurement must contact the Procurement Officer no later than 10 days before bids are due.

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.