SEF2492 Prisoner Transport Bus

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, HQ State Equipment Fleet, is soliciting bids for the one-time purchase of one Prisoner Transport Bus under solicitation number 225510. The vehicle must be winterized for temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit, feature a dark blue baked-on polyurethane paint finish, and comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and SAE test procedure J2233 for heating. Key specifications include a driver compartment, guard stations with 180-degree rotating seats, a surveillance station with two 7-inch color monitors and night-vision cameras, and storage capacity for approximately 40 inmate boxes. Required safety equipment includes a 5 B:C minimum fire extinguisher, emergency reflective triangles, and a standard school bus first aid kit. Bids must be submitted in PDF format or via sealed envelope by November 4, 2026, at 2:30 PM, with requests for amendments due by October 28, 2026. Offerors must provide unit pricing and extensions, and they must hold a current Alaska business license. Preference may be awarded to qualified employment programs or individuals with disabilities. The contract requires the contractor to be solely responsible for all equipment, training, and warranty services, and mandates that all price decreases, such as fleet rebates, be passed to the state. Delivery is required within a maximum of 240 days after receipt of order to a final destination within Alaska, with pricing based on dockside Seattle/Tacoma. Payment for agreements under $500,000 will be made within 30 days of receipt of proper billing or delivery.