| Location: | Alaska |
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| Posted: | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Alaska |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 270000009 |
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| Basic Information | |
| Solicitation Number | 270000009 |
| Title | RFQ 270000009 Kenai Snow Removal |
| Department | Military and Veterans' Affairs |
| Category | Procurement |
| Location(s) | Kenai |
| Project/Regulation # | RFQ 270000009 |
| Publish Date | 10/13/2026 |
| Archive Date | 10/31/2026 |
The State of Alaska, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Facilities Management Office (FMO), is soliciting quotes from qualified contractors to provide snow removal and ice control services in Kenai, Alaska.
Information concerning the services, scope of work, pricing requirements, and submission instructions is contained in the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ).
RFQ Number:270000009
Deadline for Receipt of Quotes: 2:00 PM Alaska Time, 10/31/2026. Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered. See the attached RFQ for submission instructions.
Important Notice: Contractors obtaining this RFQ through the Online Public Notice (OPN) system should register their interest with the DMVA Procurement Section by emailing mvadasprocurement@alaska.gov so that they can receive subsequent solicitation amendments directly. Contractors should also monitor the OPN posting for updates. The attached RFQ controls any mandatory registration or acknowledgment requirements.
Questions: Questions about the RFQ must be submitted in writing to Fernando Vazquez at mvadasprocurement@alaska.gov. If necessary, responses will be issued through a written amendment and posted to the OPN.
ADA: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids, services, or modifications to submit a quote should contact the DMVA Procurement Section at MVADASProcurement@alaska.gov , telephone (907) 428-7223, or TTY/TDD 711 (Alaska Relay) as early as possible and no later than ten (10) calendar days before the closing date.
Alaska Public Records: The State of Alaska is subject to the Alaska Public Records Act and applicable disclosure requirements. Respondents seeking confidential treatment of information must comply with the requirements in the RFQ and applicable law. Marking information confidential does not, by itself, guarantee it will be withheld.
Contact Information:
Fernando Vazquez
DMVA/DAS Procurement Section
Telephone:
907-428-7223
| REQUEST FOR QUOTATION Quotations will be received until 10/30/2026 2:00 PM RFQ No.: 270000009 | PURCHASING OFFICE Department of Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||||
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| Page 1 of 31 Date: 10/13/2026 | |||||||
| VENDOR NOTICE (This is NOT a Purchase Order) This is an informal quotation that will not be read at public opening. The information may be publicly reviewed after award. The terms and conditions should be reviewed and understood before preparing a quotation. The quotation shall be the best net price, FOB destination, to include all delivery charges, but exclude applicable taxes. Delivery schedule and discount for early payment shall be indicated in the spaces provided below. Submit quotations electronically in accordance with the SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS instructions provided below. | |||||||
| DELIVERY LOCATION: Kenai Army National Guard Facility, 105 S. Forest Lane, Kenai, Alaska 99611 | BUYER: DMVA Procurement Office / Fernando Vazquez MvaDasProcurement@alaska.gov | ||||||
| VENDOR QUOTATION | |||||||
| KENAI SNOW REMOVAL & ICE CONTROL SERVICES The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Facility Management Office (FMO), is soliciting quotations for performance-based snow removal and ice control services at the Kenai Alaska National Guard facility. See the Specifications / Scope of Work and Quote Schedule included with this RFQ. QUOTE PRICING: Complete and return the Quote Schedule provided with this RFQ. Pricing must include all supervision, materials, equipment, labor, supplies, and other costs necessary to perform the required services. CONTRACT TERM: Two (2) years firm, with three (3) additional one-year renewal options exercisable at the sole discretion of the State, subject to the availability and appropriation of funds. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to MvaDasProcurement@alaska.gov and must be received no later than the date and time specified on the cover page of this RFQ. Please include the RFQ number in the email subject line. Late quotations will not be accepted. | |||||||
| THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR | |||||||
| Delivery shall be made calendar days after receipt of order. Payment Terms: | |||||||
| Company Name | Address | City | State | ZIP | Phone Number | ||
| Alaska Business License | Vendor Tax I.D. No. | Do you qualify for the Alaska Bidders' [ ] Yes [ ] No | |||||
| Typed Name Title | Do you qualify for the Alaska Veteran [ ] Yes [ ] No | ||||||
| Signature Date | Do you qualify for the Military Skills Program Preference? [ ] Yes [ ] No |
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PURCHASING OFFICE
Department of
Quotations will be received until 10/30/2026 2:00 PM
Military and Veterans Affairs
RFQ No.: 270000009
Page 1 of 31 Date: 10/13/2026
VENDOR NOTICE (This is NOT a Purchase Order)
This is an informal quotation that will not be read at public opening. The information may be publicly reviewed after
award. The terms and conditions should be reviewed and understood before preparing a quotation. The quotation
shall be the best net price, FOB destination, to include all delivery charges, but exclude applicable taxes. Delivery
schedule and discount for early payment shall be indicated in the spaces provided below. Submit quotations
electronically in accordance with the SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS instructions provided below.
DELIVERY LOCATION: Kenai Army National BUYER: DMVA Procurement Office / Fernando Vazquez
Guard Facility, 105 S. Forest Lane, Kenai, MvaDasProcurement@alaska.gov
Alaska 99611
VENDOR QUOTATION
KENAI SNOW REMOVAL & ICE CONTROL SERVICES
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Facility Management Office (FMO), is soliciting quotations for
performance-based snow removal and ice control services at the Kenai Alaska National Guard facility. See the
Specifications / Scope of Work and Quote Schedule included with this RFQ.
QUOTE PRICING: Complete and return the Quote Schedule provided with this RFQ. Pricing must include all supervision,
materials, equipment, labor, supplies, and other costs necessary to perform the required services.
CONTRACT TERM: Two (2) years firm, with three (3) additional one-year renewal options exercisable at the sole discretion
of the State, subject to the availability and appropriation of funds.
SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to
MvaDasProcurement@alaska.gov and must be received no later than the date and time specified on the cover page of this
RFQ. Please include the RFQ number in the email subject line. Late quotations will not be accepted.
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR
Delivery shall be made calendar days after
receipt of order.
Payment Terms:
Company Name Address City State ZIP Phone Number
Alaska Business License Vendor Tax I.D. No. Do you qualify for the Alaska Bidders'
[ ] Yes [ ] No
Do you qualify for the Alaska Veteran
[ ] Yes [ ] No
Typed Name Title
Do you qualify for the Military Skills Program
Preference?
Signature Date [ ] Yes [ ] No
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SPECIFICATIONS / SCOPE OF WORK
The State of Alaska, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Alaska National Guard Facilities Management
Office is seeking competitive quotes from interested contractors for Snow Removal and Ice Control Services at the
Kenai Alaska National Guard Facilities. The snow removal and sanding will be on an as-needed basis. The resulting
contract will be performance based. The selected contractor shall provide all supervision, materials, equipment,
labor, and supplies necessary to provide snow plowing, sanding, and snow removal to allow access to the identified
Kenai facilities.
EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES: The contractor's equipment must be suitable for performance of this contract
and must meet all pertinent State and federal safety regulations. It will be up to the contractor to determine the
types of equipment and resources required to meet the performance demands outlined in the Scope of Work.
SUPERINTENDENCE: The contractor or its representative shall be on-site at all times during performance of work.
The representative must be empowered to act for the contractor, must be fluent in written and spoken English, and
be competent to adequately perform the contracted services.
SAFE PRACTICES: Acceptable safe practices must be followed in performance of the work. The contractor must
comply with all applicable State and federal safety requirements. The safety of the public and employees of the
facility must be considered at all times.
DEFECTIVE WORK: The contractor shall, at its own expense, remedy and correct any defect in its work when
brought to its attention. The contractor shall be fully responsible for injury or damage to persons or property resulting
from its fault or negligence or that of its employees. Where a defect could result in injury, the State reserves the right
to correct the deficiency by the most expedient method available and deduct the cost incurred from monies owed
the contractor.
PETROLEUM SPILL AND LEAKAGE: The contractor is responsible for all cleanup actions required as a result of
spills or equipment leakage during performance of this contract. If equipment is stored on site, appropriate
measures shall be taken to prevent leaks or spills.
SPILL CONTROL: The contractor shall immediately prepare and submit a Spill Information Collection Sheet
whenever there is a suspected or confirmed leak, spill, or release of oil, hazardous substances, or regulated
substances not previously identified in the contract documents. The report shall be provided to the project manager
promptly.
ACCIDENT REPORTING: Notify the project manager or authorized representative as soon as practical, but not
later than four (4) hours after all accidents. Notification will include contractor name, contract title, location, date
and time, names of personnel injured, extent of property damage, extent of injury if known, and a brief description
of the accident.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK
SCOPE OF WORK - SNOW REMOVAL AND ICE CONTROL SERVICE
A. Provide all supervision, materials, equipment, labor, and supplies necessary for snow plowing, sanding, and
snow removal to allow access to the identified facilities in the Kenai area.
B. Sidewalks are inclusive of their assigned areas.
C. In the event of heavy snow accumulation during working hours, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., the contractor will be
notified and expected to commence work within four (4) hours of notification.
D. Because the National Guard has drill periods on weekends, the contractor may be required to provide snow
plowing and sidewalk cleaning on weekends as well as weekdays. The State will not pay contractor overtime
costs beyond the agreed contract pricing.
E. The contractor must comply with all applicable State and federal labor, wage, hourly-rate, safety, and
associated laws bearing on the services provided.
F. Coordination: It is the contractor's responsibility to coordinate with the project manager and facility
occupants regarding gate keys, movement of vehicles, and other issues related to snow removal.
G. Disposal Sites: Snow generally does not need to be moved great distances because suitable disposal areas
are available near the serviced areas. Snow removed under this contract shall be pushed, hauled, or stacked
within designated disposal sites.
H. Prohibited Disposal Sites: Snow shall not accumulate where it restricts visibility at roadway, driveway, or
parking-lot intersections and shall not be plowed against fences, buildings, equipment, telephone poles,
fire hydrants, or storage containers without written authorization.
I. Priorities Schedule: The selected contractor will communicate with the project manager regarding service
priorities. Priorities may change depending on conditions or scheduled use.
J. Response Time for Snow Plowing: Approximately four (4) hours from the snow event or call from the project
manager or authorized State official, with work completed within twelve (12) hours.
K. Response Time for Sanding: As requested by the project manager or authorized State official, within four (4)
hours of callout.
L. Snow Event: The contractor can expect to be called out when snow reaches a depth of two (2) or more
inches. A second occurrence may be charged if snow reaches six (6) inches in a twenty-hour period.
M. Priorities Schedule: The selected contractor will communicate with the FMO project manager regarding
which locations receive servicing priority. All areas may not be sanded for each occurrence.
N. Restoration: All parking areas disturbed by snow removal activities shall be re-graded to form a level parking
area and smooth transition to the roadway or sidewalk. This work is incidental and no additional
compensation will be allowed.
O. Historical Information: Historically, Kenai has approximately twenty-four (24) snow events per season using
the two-inch protocol and approximately ten (10) sanding events per season.
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SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS
SANDING - IMPORTANT DETAILS
1. Sanding will be ordered on an as-needed basis for areas identified on the Quote Schedule and map. The
contractor will communicate with the project manager regarding when and what areas to sand.
2. Sand will be applied at approximately 0.0081 cubic feet per square yard of area (0.0003 cubic yards per
square yard, or 30 cubic yards per 100,000 square yards). If measured by weight, sand should be calculated
at approximately 2,600 pounds per cubic yard.
3. The contractor will provide documentation of sand quantities delivered for each occurrence, with scale
tickets indicating weight or cubic yards delivered.
4. Sand size shall be F-chip.
5. End-of-Season Sand Sweeping: Offerors must enter a price for the sweeping line item on the Quote
Schedule. A blank price will be interpreted as no additional charge for this service.
PLOWING SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADS
1. Roads are to be kept clear to a width extending two (2) feet outside painted fog lines. Where no fog lines
exist, roads are to be kept clear two (2) feet outside the road edges.
2. Maximum accumulated snow and ice on road surfaces shall be less than one (1) inch.
3. Plowing that does not meet minimum depth and width requirements will be deemed deficient and must be
corrected at no additional charge.
MINIMUM EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall use a minimum 3/4-ton vehicle to plow snow. If a bucket loader is used, the minimum bucket
size shall be three (3) yards. Failure to use equipment meeting these minimum requirements may result in a Service
Deficiency Claim and contract cancellation. No distinction or price allowance will be made for wet, dry, drifted,
frozen, or packed snow.
WORK INSPECTIONS: When required, the contractor's project manager shall be prepared to schedule an
inspection with the State's representative. Inspections will normally take place between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES: All corrections must be accomplished within twenty-four (24) hours of the
deficiency. Carryover of non-corrected deficiencies may be grounds for default.
SERVICE CONTRACT DEFICIENCIES: Failure to provide a required service may result in a written Service
Deficiency Claim (SDC). If a deficiency is not corrected within twenty-four (24) hours, the State may obtain corrective
services from another contractor or State staff and require reimbursement. More than three substantiated SDCs in
a one-year period may be grounds for default.
CONTRACTOR AND EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS: The contractor and all employees shall be capable and
experienced in the contract work. The State may require removal of a worker whose continued presence is contrary
to the public or State's best interest and may require fingerprinting/background checks. Any associated costs will
be borne by the contractor.
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CONDUCT OF WORK: All services shall be performed according to the frequency schedules in this RFQ and
without interfering with State business or work being performed by other contractors.
QUOTE SCHEDULE ENTRIES / INVOICES: Offerors must enter a price for each Quote Schedule line item. A
blank line will be treated as no additional charge. Invoices must be itemized by occurrence type, date, and building
number and include documentation sufficient to identify applicable Quote Schedule line items. Invoices shall be
submitted no later than the third working day for the preceding month's work to mvafmocontracts@alaska.gov.
SERVICE LOCATIONS: Kenai Readiness Center and OMS, including the parking lots, fenced area, sidewalks, roads,
and other areas identified on the service-area map and Quote Schedule.
KENAI ARMORY - SNOW REMOVAL SERVICE-AREA MAP
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| Item | Description | Est. Qty./Year | Unit Price | Est. Annual | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Price | ||||||
| 1 | Parking lots - plowing / snow removal | 24 Events | $____________ | $____________ | ||
| 2 | Fenced area - plowing / snow removal | 24 Events | $____________ | $____________ | ||
| 3 | Parking lots - sanding / ice control, including F-chip sand | 10 Events | $____________ | $____________ | ||
| 4 | Fenced area - sanding / ice control, including F-chip sand | 10 Events | $____________ | $____________ | ||
| 5 | Paved surface end-of-season sand sweeping, complete | 1 Event | $____________ | $____________ | ||
| TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL PRICE | $________________ | |||||
| TOTAL TWO-YEAR FIRM EVALUATION PRICE (Annual Total x 2) | $________________ |
QUOTE SCHEDULE
Kenai Snow Removal & Ice Control
Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror based on the Total Two-Year Firm Evaluation
Price, after application of all applicable preferences. The Total Two-Year Firm Evaluation Price is calculated by
multiplying the Total Estimated Annual Price by two (2). Estimated quantities are provided solely for bid evaluation
and do not represent a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity of service.
The unit price for each line item must include all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation,
overhead, and other costs necessary to perform the service described in the RFQ and Scope of Work.
Est. Annual
Item Description Est. Qty./Year Unit Price
Extended Price
Parking lots -
1 plowing / snow 24 Events
removal $____________ $____________
Fenced area -
2 plowing / snow 24 Events
removal $____________ $____________
Parking lots -
sanding / ice
3 control, 10 Events
including F-chip
sand $____________ $____________
Fenced area -
sanding / ice
4 control, 10 Events
including F-chip
sand $____________ $____________
Paved surface
end-of-season
5 1 Event
sand sweeping,
complete $____________ $____________
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL PRICE $________________
TOTAL TWO-YEAR FIRM EVALUATION PRICE (Annual Total x 2) $________________
Pricing note: A blank price will be interpreted as no additional charge for that line item. The State will pay only for
services actually ordered and performed in accordance with the contract.
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| Authorized Representative: | Title: | ||
| Signature: | Date: |
Alaska Business License
Business Name:
No.:
Authorized
Title:
Representative:
Signature: Date:
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) REVIEW: Offerors shall carefully review this RFQ for defects and questionable
or objectionable material. Offerors' comments concerning defects and questionable or objectionable material in
the RFQ must be made in writing and received by the purchasing authority before the date and time set for receipt
of quotes. This will allow time for an amendment to be issued if one is required. It will also help prevent the opening
of a defective quote, upon which award cannot be made, and the resultant exposure of offerors' prices. Offerors'
original comments should be sent to the purchasing authority listed on the front of this RFQ.
1. QUOTATION FORMS: Offerors shall use this and attached forms in submitting quotes. A photocopied quote
may be submitted.
2. SUBMISSION: Quotations shall be signed where applicable and received at the designated Purchasing Office
no later than as indicated.
3. QUOTE REJECTION: The State reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, combinations of items, or lot(s),
and to waive defects or minor informalities.
4. EXTENSION OF PRICES: In case of error in the extension of prices in the quote, the unit prices will govern; in a
lot bid, the lot prices will govern. Negligence by the vendor in preparing the quotation confers no right for the
withdrawal of the quotation after it has been opened.
5. ALASKA PROCUREMENT CODE: The Procurement Code (AS.36.30) and its Regulations (2 AAC Ch. 12), are
made a part of this document as if fully set forth herein. Note: AS.36.30 and 2 AAC Ch. 12 are available at most
public libraries and legislative information offices; and both are available for review at Alaska State Purchasing
Offices.
6. PRICES: The offeror shall state prices in the units of issue on this RFQ. Prices quoted for commodities must be
in U.S. funds and include applicable federal duty, brokerage fees, packaging, and transportation cost to the FOB
point so that upon transfer of title the commodity can be utilized without further cost. Prices quoted for services
must be quoted in U.S. funds and include applicable federal duty, brokerage fee, packaging, and transportation cost
so that the services can be provided without further cost. Prices quoted must be exclusive of federal, state, and
local taxes. If the offeror believes that certain taxes are payable by the State, the offeror may list such taxes
separately, directly below the bid price for the affected item. The State is exempt from Federal Excise Tax except the
following:
* Coal - Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC), Section 4121 - on the purchase of coal;
* "Gas Guzzler" - IRC, Section 4064 - on the purchase of low m.p.g. automobiles, except that police and other
emergency type vehicles are not subject to the tax;
* Air Cargo - IRC, Section 4271 - on the purchase of property transportation services by air;
* Air Passenger - IRC, Section 4261 - on the purchase of passenger transportation services by air carriers;
* Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Tax (LUST) - IRC, Section 4081 - on the purchase of Aviation
gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Gasoline, and Kerosene.
7. PAYMENT FOR STATE PURCHASES: Payment for agreements under $500,000 for the undisputed purchase of
goods or services provided to a State agency, will be made within 30 days of the receipt of a proper billing or the
delivery of the goods or services to the location(s) specified in the agreement, whichever is later. A late payment is
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subject to 1.5% interest per month on the unpaid balance. Interest will not be paid if there is a dispute or if there is
an agreement which establishes a lower interest rate or precludes the charging of interest.
8. PAYMENT DISCOUNT: Discounts for prompt payment will not be considered in evaluating the price you quote.
However, the State shall be entitled to take advantage of any payment discount(s) offered by the vendor provided
payment is made within the discount period. Payment discount periods will be computed from the date of receipt
of the commodities or services and/or a correct invoice, whichever is later. Unless freight and other charges are
itemized, any discount provided will be taken on full amount of invoice.
9. VENDOR TAX ID NUMBER: If goods or services procured through this RFQ are of a type that is required to be
included on a Miscellaneous Tax Statement, as described in the Internal Revenue Code, a valid tax identification
number must be provided to the State of Alaska before payment will be made.
10. INDEMNIFICATION: The Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the contracting agency from
and against any claim of, or liability for error, omission or negligent act of the Contractor under this agreement. The
Contractor shall not be required to indemnify the contracting agency for a claim of, or liability for, the independent
negligence of the contracting agency. If there is a claim of, or liability for, the joint negligent error or omission of the
Contractor and the independent negligence of the Contracting agency, the indemnification and hold harmless
obligation shall be apportioned on a comparative fault basis. "Contractor" and "Contracting agency", as used within
this and the following article, include the employees, agents and other contractors who are directly responsible,
respectively, to each. The term "independent negligence" is negligence other than in the Contracting agency's
selection, administration, monitoring, or controlling of the Contractor and in approving or accepting the
Contractor's work.
11. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this contract is declared by a court to be illegal or in conflict with any law, the
validity of the remaining terms and provisions shall not be affected; and the rights and obligations of the parties shall
be construed and enforced as if the contract did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid.
12. TITLE: Title passes to the State for each item at FOB destination.
13. FILING A PROTEST: An offeror shall attempt to informally resolve a dispute with the procurement officer
regarding a small procurement. If the attempt is unsuccessful, the vendor may protest the solicitation or the award
of a small procurement contract under AS 36.30.320. The protest must be filed in writing with the commissioner of
the purchasing agency or the commissioner's designee and include the following information: (1) the name,
address, and telephone number of the protester; (2) the signature of the protester or the protester's representative;
(3) identification of the contracting agency and the solicitation or contract at issue; (4) a detailed statement of the
legal and factual grounds of the protest, including copies of relevant documents; and (5) the form of relief requested.
The protester must file a copy of the protest with the procurement officer for the purchasing agency. Protests will
be treated in accordance with AS 36.30.550 and 2 AAC 12.695.
14. COMPLIANCE: In the performance of a contract that results from this RFQ, the contractor must comply with all
applicable federal, state, and borough regulations, codes, and laws; and be liable for all required insurance,
licenses, permits and bonds; and pay all applicable federal, state, and borough taxes.
15. SUITABLE MATERIALS, ETC.: Unless otherwise specified, all materials, supplies or equipment offered by an
offeror shall be new, unused, and of the latest edition, version, model or crop and of recent manufacture.
16. SPECIFICATIONS: Unless otherwise specified in the RFQ, product brand names or model numbers are
examples of the type and quality of product required, and are not statements of preference. If the specifications
describing an item conflict with a brand name or model number describing the item, the specifications govern.
Reference to brand name or number does not preclude an offer of a comparable or better product, if full
specifications and descriptive literature are provided for the product. Failure to provide such specifications and
descriptive literature may be cause for rejection of the offer.
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17. FIRM OFFER: For the purpose of award, offers made in accordance with this RFQ must be good and firm for a
period of ninety (90) days from the date of quote opening.
18. QUOTE PREPARATION COSTS: The State is not liable for any costs incurred by the offeror in quote preparation.
19. DISCLOSURE OF QUOTE CONTENTS: This section governs the ownership, return, and disclosure of any offer
or other record a bidder submits in response to this request for quotations. (Herein, any reference to "Record"
includes all such records and the offer; any reference to "Law" includes any federal or State of Alaska (State) law,
including any court or administrative order or rule.)
1. All Records belong to the State.
2. The State has sole discretion regarding whether to return any Record. In exercising this discretion, the
State will comply with all Laws.
3. Unless a notice of award is issued, the State will, to the extent permitted by Law, consider all Records
confidential and not subject to the Alaska Public Records Act (APRA).
4. If, and when a notice of award is issued, the State will consider nonconfidential any Record unless, at the
time of submission, the bidder undertook the following protective measures:
a. marked information confidential;
b. for any information marked confidential, identified the authority that makes that specific
information confidential; and
c. committed, in writing, to explain in detail, including with affidavits and briefs, why each authority
applies in any court or administrative proceeding in which any nondisclosure is challenged.
5. If the bidder did not undertake each protective measure, the State will not consider any information in a
Record confidential: the State will disclose the entire Record without any redaction in response to an APRA
or other request or, if it chooses, in the absence of a request and the State will disclose the entire Record
without notifying the bidder.
6. If the bidder undertook each protective measure, the State will withhold the information marked
confidential to the following extent:
a. the State agrees that the Law protects the information; and
b. if the nondisclosure is challenged, the bidder fulfills its commitment to explain, including with
affidavits and briefs, how each authority applies to the information marked confidential.
7. The State will only notify a bidder of a request for the Record and of a planned release if the bidder
undertook each protective measure, but the State disagrees that the marked information is protected. If
there is such a disagreement, then before releasing the Record, the State will, to the extent permitted by
Law and practicable, notify the bidder that it will disclose the information unless the bidder convinces the
State not to or obtains an order prohibiting disclosure.
20. CONSOLIDATION OF AWARDS: Due to high administrative costs associated with processing of purchase
orders, a single low quote of $50 or less may, at the discretion of the State, be awarded to the next low offeror
receiving other awards for consolidation purposes. This paragraph is not subject to the protest terms enumerated
in "FILING A PROTEST" above.
21. CONTRACT FUNDING: Offerors are advised that funds are available for the initial purchase and/or the first term
of the contract. Payment and performance obligations for succeeding purchases and/or additional terms of the
contract are subject to the availability and appropriation of funds.
22. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: An officer or employee of the State of Alaska may not seek to acquire, be a party to,
or possess a financial interest in, this contract if (1) the officer or employee is an employee of the administrative unit
that supervises the award of this contract; or (2) the officer or employee has the power to take or withhold official
action so as to affect the award or execution of the contract.
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23. ASSIGNMENT(S): Assignment of rights, duties, or payments under a contract resulting from this RFQ is not
permitted unless authorized in writing by the procurement officer of the contracting agency. Quotes that are
conditioned upon the State's approval of an assignment will be rejected as nonresponsive.
24. SUBCONTRACTOR(S): Within five (5) working days of notice from the state, the apparent low bidder must
submit a list of the subcontractors that will be used in the performance of the contract. The list must include the
name of each subcontractor and the location of the place of business for each subcontractor and evidence of each
subcontractor's valid Alaska business license.
25. FORCE MAJEURE (Impossibility to perform): The parties to a contract resulting from this RFQ are not liable for
the consequences of any failure to perform, or default in performing, any of its obligations under the contract, if that
failure or default is caused by any unforeseeable Force Majeure, beyond the control of, and without the fault or
negligence of, the respective party. For the purposes of this Agreement, Force Majeure will mean war (whether
declared or not); revolution; invasion; insurrection; riot; civil commotion; sabotage; military or usurped power;
lightning; explosion; fire; storm; drought; flood; earthquake; epidemic; quarantine; strikes; acts or restraints of
governmental authorities affecting the project or directly or indirectly prohibiting or restricting the furnishing or use
of materials or labor required; inability to secure materials, machinery, equipment or labor because of priority,
allocation or other regulations of any governmental authorities.
26. LATE QUOTES: Late quotes are quotes received after the time and date set for receipt of the quotes. Late quotes
will not be accepted.
27. CONTRACT EXTENSION: Unless otherwise provided in this RFQ, the State and the successful
offeror/contractor agree: (1) that any holding over of the contract excluding any exercised renewal options, will be
considered as a month-to-month extension, and all other terms and conditions shall remain in full force and effect
and (2) to provide written notice to the other party of the intent to cancel such month-to-month extension at least
thirty (30) days before the desired date of cancellation.
28. DEFAULT: In case of default by the contractor, for any reason whatsoever, the State of Alaska may procure the
goods or services from another source and hold the contractor responsible for any resulting excess cost and may
seek other remedies under law or equity.
29. DISPUTES: If a contractor has a claim arising in connection with a contract resulting from this RFQ that it
cannot resolve with the State by mutual agreement, it shall pursue a claim, if at all, in accordance with the
provisions of AS 36.30.620 - 632.
30. GOVERNING LAW; FORUM SELECTION: A contract resulting from this RFQ is governed by the laws of the
State of Alaska. To the extent not otherwise governed by section 29 of these Standard Terms and Conditions, any
claim concerning the contract shall be brought only in the Superior Court of the State of Alaska and not elsewhere.
31. CONSUMER ELECTRICAL PRODUCT: AS 45.45.910 requires that "...a person may not sell, offer to sell, or
otherwise transfer in the course of the person's business a consumer electrical product that is manufactured after
August 14, 1990, unless the product is clearly marked as being listed by an approved third party certification
program." Electrical consumer products manufactured before August 14, 1990, must either be clearly marked as
being third party certified or be marked with a warning label that complies with AS 45.45.910(e). Even exempted
electrical products must be marked with the warning label. By signature on this quote the offeror certifies that the
product offered is in compliance with the law. A list of approved third party certifiers, warning labels and additional
information is available from: Department of Labor, Labor Standards & Safety Division, Mechanical Inspection
Section, P.O. Box 107020, Anchorage, Alaska 99510-7020, (907)269-4925.
32. CONTINUING OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR: Notwithstanding the expiration date of a contract resulting from
this RFQ, the contractor is obligated to fulfill its responsibilities until warranty, guarantee, maintenance and parts
availability requirements have completely expired.
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