The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is accepting bids for tractors and snow removal equipment used at airports across the state.

The State Equipment Fleet division needs contractors to supply tractors and towed cradling brooms, which are specialized machines that clear snow from airport runways and taxiways. Companies have until May 6 at 2:30 p.m. to request changes to the bid requirements.

Bids are due May 13 at 2:30 p.m. The equipment will be used statewide at Alaska's airports, where reliable snow removal is critical for safe flight operations during winter months.

The procurement covers equipment that meets Federal Aviation Administration standards for airport operations. Contractors must provide detailed specifications and pricing for the tractors and attached snow removal brooms.

Companies can get bid documents by contacting Kristi Futrel at the State Equipment Fleet office at 5420 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue in Anchorage. She can be reached at 907-269-0793.

Bidders with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact Futrel at least 10 days before the May 13 bid opening to arrange necessary assistance.

The winning contractor will be announced after the state reviews all submitted bids and selects the proposal that best meets Alaska's airport snow removal needs.