RFP 2026-1000-0242 Central / Circle Fuels Reduction Project - Phase 1
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The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, is soliciting proposals for RFP 2026-1000-0242 to perform mechanical hazardous fuels reduction in and around the communities of Central and Circle Hot Springs. This firm fixed price contract, with a maximum budget of 600,000 dollars, aims to implement priority projects from the 2025 Community Wildfire Protection Plan to reduce wildfire intensity and protect infrastructure in the Wildland-Urban Interface. The scope of work primarily involves the mastication of brush, shrubs, and small trees to create linear fuel breaks generally 75 feet wide, including specific treatments at the Central Landfill and Circle Hot Springs East. Due to environmental and operational requirements, work is restricted to winter conditions with minimum ground frost and snow cover, and must cease 100 feet from the high-water mark of all creeks. The contract period is approximately two years from the date of award. Proposals are evaluated based on a 1,000-point scale considering both cost and non-cost factors, with a preference for Alaska-based offerors and veterans. Award is based on the highest scoring responsive offeror. Key administrative requirements include the submission of a detailed operating plan prior to mobilization, weekly progress reports, and strict adherence to hazardous substance storage prohibitions. Payments are made based on a negotiated schedule upon approval of invoices and progress reports by the project director. The original proposal deadline of March 17, 2026, was extended via Amendment 1 to March 25, 2026, and the Notice of Intent to Award was posted on April 18, 2026.
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AMENDMENT 1 The Deadline for proposals has been changed from 03/17/2026 at 2:00 PM to 03/25/2026 at 2:00 PM.
PURPOSE The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP), is soliciting proposals from qualified Contractors to perform mechanical hazardous fuels reduction within and adjacent to the communities of Central and Circle Hot Springs, Alaska.
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to implement priority fuels reduction projects identified through the Central / Circle Hot Springs Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) – 2025 and recent wildfire risk assessment efforts. These projects are intended to reduce wildfire intensity potential, improve firefighter access and defensibility, and protect community infrastructure, residences, and other values within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).
Work under this RFP consists primarily of the construction and improvement of strategically located linear fuel breaks and associated mechanical fuel treatments designed to disrupt fuel continuity and mitigate wildfire risk to high-value assets. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM prevailing Alaska Standard Time on MARCH 17, 2026, as indicated by postmark or email timestamp and late proposals will not be considered. ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE TIME DATE Issue Date / RFP Released N/A 02/21/2026 Question Due Date 2:00 PM 03/10/2026 Deadline for Receipt of Proposals / Proposal Due Date 2:00 PM 03/17/2026 Proposal Evaluations Complete Week of 03/30/2026 Notice of Intent to Award Week of 03/30/2026 Contract Issued Week of 04/13/2026
Procurement Officer: Madelyn Lowe Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Email: contact@example.gov
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