RFP 2026-1000-0342 – Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Development – MTNT Region

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection asked contractors to submit proposals to write a Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the McGrath, Takotna, Nikolai and Telida (MTNT) Region. The plan will identify wildfire risks and set priorities for reducing fire danger in these communities. Proposals were due September 11, 2026, and the State issued a Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA) on October 14, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP), needs a qualified contractor to develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the MTNT Region. The completed plan must meet DFFP standards and federal guidance under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (HFRA).

What action is being taken?

The State issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 2026-1000-0342. Three amendments followed. Amendment 1 moved the proposal deadline from 9/1/26 to 9/8/26. Amendment 2 answered questions from interested parties. Amendment 3 moved the deadline from 9/8/26 to 9/11/26. A Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA) was issued on 10/14/2026. The contract is estimated at $100,000 to $200,000, and proposals over $200,000 will be considered non-responsive. The contract term is about 18 months from award through project completion. The plan will identify wildfire risks and community vulnerabilities, prioritize fuels reduction and wildfire preparedness projects, support coordination among communities and agency partners, and set community-supported wildfire resilience priorities.

Who is involved: State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection; the communities of McGrath, Takotna, Nikolai, and Telida (MTNT Region); contractors submitting proposals. The notice text does not name the intended awardee.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Sep 11, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Proposals Due: September 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Alaska Time (extended by Amendment 3; this deadline has passed, and a Notice of Intent to Award was issued on 10/14/2026)”

What to include

The proposal period is closed. Questions and proposals were to be submitted following the instructions in the attached RFP. Registration for the solicitation was optional and not required to submit a proposal. Offerors were responsible for monitoring the State of Alaska Online Public Notice website for official amendments and updates. Details of the intended award are in the attached file RFP_2026-1000-0342_NOIA.pdf.

Contact

Madelyn Lowe
Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection
madelyn.lowe@alaska.gov
(907) 761-6357

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Aug 7, 2026: Request for Proposals published
Aug 22, 2026: Questions due by 3:00 PM Alaska Time
Sep 1, 2026: Original proposal deadline (extended by Amendment 1)
Sep 8, 2026: Extended proposal deadline under Amendment 1 (extended again by Amendment 3)
Sep 11, 2026: Final proposal deadline, 3:00 PM Alaska Time
Oct 14, 2026: Notice of Intent to Award issued
Oct 30, 2026: Notice archive date

Original notice text

NOIA Issued on 10/14/2026 Amendment 1 Issued to extend the deadline for proposals from 9/1/26 to 9/8/26. Amendment 2 Issued to answer questions from interested parties. Amendment 3 Issued to extend the deadline for proposals from 9/8/26 to 9/11/26. The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP), is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the MTNT Region, consisting of the communities of McGrath, Takotna, Nikolai, and Telida. The resulting CWPP will identify wildfire risks and community vulnerabilities, prioritize fuels mitigation and wildfire preparedness projects, support coordination among communities and agency partners, and establish community-supported wildfire resilience priorities. The completed plan must meet applicable DFFP standards and federal guidance under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (HFRA). The State estimates the contract value to be between $100,000 and $200,000. Proposals exceeding $200,000 will be considered non-responsive. The anticipated contract term is approximately 18 months from the date of award through completion of the project. Important Dates: • Questions Due: August 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Alaska Time • Proposals Due: September 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Alaska Time Interested parties are strongly encouraged to register for this solicitation to receive courtesy notifications of amendments, responses to questions, and other solicitation updates. Registration is not required to submit a proposal. Offerors remain responsible for monitoring the State of Alaska Online Public Notice website for official amendments and solicitation updates. Register for RFP 2026-1000-0342 Questions and proposals should be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in the attached RFP. Procurement Officer: Madelyn Lowe Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Fire Protection Phone: (907) 761-6357 madelyn.lowe@alaska.gov

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.