The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is accepting bids for dedicated tractors through its State Equipment Fleet division. Companies have until May 11 at 2:30 p.m. to submit proposals.

The tractors will serve state operations statewide. The department has not specified how many tractors it plans to purchase or their intended use.

Bidders can request amendments to the solicitation until April 30 at 2:30 p.m. The state will open all bids publicly on May 11 at 2:30 p.m.

Companies interested in bidding can obtain copies of the full solicitation by contacting Kristi Futrel at the State Equipment Fleet headquarters, 5420 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue in Anchorage. Futrel can be reached at 907-269-0793.

Bidders with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in the procurement process must contact Futrel at least 10 days before the May 11 bid opening date. The state complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide necessary auxiliary aids or services.

The solicitation document is also available as an attachment to the public notice posted online. After May 11, the state will review all submitted bids and award the contract according to its procurement procedures.