Request for Proposals 2026-1000-0125 Delta River West Fuel Break - Phase 2

PURPOSE OF THE RFPThe Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is soliciting proposals for the development of a mechanical fuels treatment approximately two miles west of Delta Junction, Alaska. This project is a critical component of wildfire prevention efforts, aimed at protecting the community and surrounding areas by reducing fuel loads in the region.The scope of work includes creating a mechanically treated, 300-foot-wide linear fuels treatment area. The successful contractor will remove and process all brush, shrubs, and small trees within the designated area, and will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, qualified operators, and transportation and lodging arrangements to complete the project during the winter season. RFP SCHEDULEThe RFP schedule below represents the State of Alaska’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. If a component of this schedule, such as the deadline for receipt of proposals, is delayed, the rest of the schedule may be shifted accordingly. All times are Alaska Standard Time (AST). ACTIVITY TIME DATE Issue Date / RFP Released N/A NOVEMBER 4, 2025 Deadline for Receipt of Questions 2:00 PM NOVEMBER 19, 2025 Deadline for Proposals/Bid Due Date 2:00 PM NOVEMBER 28, 2025 ANTICIPATED Bid Evaluations Complete WEEK OF DECEMBER 1, 2025 ANTICIPATED Notice of Intent to Award WEEK OF DECEMBER 1, 2025 ANTICIPATED Contract Issued WEEK OF DECEMBER15, 2025 This RFP does not, by itself, obligate the state. The state's obligation will commence when the contract is approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural resources, or the Commissioner's designee. Upon written notice to the contractor, the state may set a different starting date for the contract. The state will not be responsible for any work done by the contractor, even work done in good faith, if it occurs prior to the contract start date set by the state.IMPORTANT NOTICEIf you receive this solicitation from the State's Online Public Notice website, you must register with the DNR Procurement Section to receive subsequent amendments. Registration must be in writing and may be made via email to madelyn.lowe@alaska.gov.Amendment 1 - Issued on 11/25/25Answers questions from interested parties and extends the proposal deadline by one day. Amendment 2 - Issued on 11/25/25Extends the proposal deadline an additional day due to the Thanksgiving Holiday