Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2027-1200-0148 Household Goods Move VanAmburg

Invitation to Bid 2027-1200-0148 is a firm fixed price solicitation issued by the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety, Division of Administrative Services. The contract is for the transport of household goods and personal vehicles for Caleb Van Amburg from Kotzebue to King Salmon, Alaska. The scope of work requires packing to begin no earlier than November 16, 2026, with loading completed by November 19, 2026, and final delivery occurring between November 23 and December 18, 2026. The vendor must ensure all goods are kept in a weather-protected environment and is permitted up to 30 days of storage or warehouse handling, with Anchorage recommended as the storage site. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the state's budget allowance. Bidders must submit their proposals via email to dps.das.solicitations@alaska.gov by 1:30 p.m. Alaska Time on October 28, 2026. Required documentation includes the ITB cover page, a completed bid schedule, and certification of entitlement to the Alaska Bidder Preference if applicable. Payment is based on certified weight tickets, and the state prefers electronic funds transfer for all payments, which is mandatory for any single payment of one million dollars or more. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Commercial Automobile Liability, with minimum combined single limits of 300,000 dollars for the latter two. Carrier liability for lost or damaged property is limited to 1.25 dollars per pound per shipment. The state reserves the right to cancel the contract for convenience with 30 calendar days written notice. Additionally, bidders must certify compliance with human trafficking regulations, civil rights laws, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.