SEF2483 AIP Cupping Plows

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, HQ State Equipment Fleet, is soliciting bids under solicitation SEF-2483 for the one-time purchase of AIP Cupping Plows for the Fairbanks International Airport. The requirement consists of one 27-foot and two 33-foot Power Reversible Ramp Plows featuring a modified C-shape profile, steel moldboards with polyethylene friction-reducing sheets, and 24-volt cab-mounted control panels. Bids must be submitted in PDF format by May 11, 2026, at 2:30 PM, with requests for amendments due by May 1, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Delivery is required within a maximum of 280 days after receipt of order, with the pricing FOB point set as dockside Seattle/Tacoma. Compliance with Buy American Preferences, including 49 USC 50101 and BABA, is mandatory, though Type 3 waivers may be requested. Equipment must be new, currently in production, and meet all EPA, FMVSS, and CFR regulations. The contract includes a one-year lemon clause from the date the unit is put into service and requires the contractor to pass on all price decreases, such as fleet rebates. Payment for agreements under $500,000 will be made within 30 days of proper billing or delivery. Bidders must provide annotated product literature and certify their status regarding federal tax liabilities, criminal convictions within the last 24 months, and compliance with non-discrimination and anti-trafficking laws.