Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DOF) is soliciting bids for a qualified contractor(s) to provide up to 18, 4x4, one-ton, Crew Cab, with automatic transmissions, for its three wildland firefighting crews, from April through August. This ITB is intended to result in up to two Master Agreements (MAs), one MA for the rental of 12 crew cab pick-up trucks (trucks) with unlimited mileage for the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Palmer area, and one MA for the rental of six crew cab trucks with unlimited mileage for the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Fairbanks area. A total of 18 trucks meeting the specifications detailed herein are needed to support wildland fire fighting operations on or near the road system within Alaska. These three crews are an elite team of firefighters, providing for the protection of life and property and other values at risk. They often make the difference in catching a fire, and ultimately preventing significant loss. Due to the emergency nature of wildland fire fighting, consistency within each crew's respective fleet is paramount for crew safety. That is, each crew must have the same year, make and model of truck so that there is no confusion during high-stress situations with potential for significant consequences. These needs are described in the scope of work and specifications.
