SEF2469 Paint Truck *Amendment 3*

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, HQ State Equipment Fleet, is soliciting bids for the one-time purchase of one paint truck under solicitation SEF-2469. The vehicle will be utilized in Fairbanks, Alaska, with a requirement for warranty services to be available in Anchorage at a minimum. Bids are due by March 4, 2026, at 2:30 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder who meets all material specifications. Evaluation includes several price preferences, including a 7% preference for Alaska-harvested agricultural and fisheries products, a 15% preference for qualifying employment programs, and a 10% preference for Alaskans with disabilities. The paint truck must meet specific safety and technical requirements, including the installation of four flip-type safety placards displaying the number 1263 for solvent-based paint and an oversize orange and black sign at the rear. All controls and IDs must be properly lit for day and night operation, and ball valve handle labels must be protected with clear heat shrink. The M-B Companies standard platform is cited as acceptable. The procurement process involves a rigorous inspection cycle, including a dealer inspection, a final inspection at the manufacturer's facility prior to shipment, and a final delivery inspection by the State. Acceptance is contingent upon the correction of all deficiencies and the provision of all required line sheets, parts and service information, and publications. Payment for the equipment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a proper billing or delivery for agreements under $500,000. Contractors are required to prepay shipping and delivery charges, which must be listed as a separate line item on the invoice. Bidders must provide a valid Alaska business license by the bid opening date to qualify for state preferences and must certify compliance with the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Additionally, bidders must certify that they are not headquartered in a country recognized as Tier 3 in the U.S. Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report.