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Chena River SRA: Upper Stiles Creek Shooting Range Improvements, Project No. 70011-1

Department of Natural Resources · Notice #225231

What is this notice about?

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The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, is asking contractors to bid on improvements to the Upper Stiles Creek Shooting Range in the Chena River State Recreation Area (SRA) near Fairbanks. The work includes expanding and paving the parking lot and access road, expanding the shooting range, and building a pavilion. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026, and the estimated cost is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

Why was this notice issued?

The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is seeking sealed bids for a construction project, under the provisions of Alaska Statute (AS) 41.21.020.

What action is being taken?

Receiving sealed bids for Chena River SRA: Upper Stiles Creek Shooting Range Improvements, Project No. 70011-1. The work includes expanding the existing parking lot, paving the access road and parking lot, expanding the existing shooting range, and constructing a pavilion. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the closing time. The Division may hold bids for 40 calendar days after opening to review them and check bidder qualifications before awarding the contract. The Engineer's Estimate is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

Who is involved: Construction contractors (bidders); Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Oct 15, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“2:00 p.m. prevailing time on October 15, 2026”

Ways to respond

What to include

The Division will receive sealed bids for Chena River SRA: Upper Stiles Creek Shooting Range Improvements, Project No. 70011-1. Bids may be delivered to the Anchorage office or submitted electronically at https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations/49198. Plans, specifications, and contract documents may be downloaded from http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/designconstruct/bidcalresults.htm. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the TTD number (907) 269-8411 no later than one week prior to the submittal date.

Contact

State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
907-269-8731
550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1340, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3565

Will there be public meetings?

  • Public bid opening: Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 2:00 p.m. prevailing time
    Division's Anchorage office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1340, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3565

Key dates

  • Sep 22, 2026: Notice published
  • Oct 15, 2026: Bids due by 2:00 p.m. prevailing time; bids publicly opened and read

Original notice text
INVITATION TO BIDDERS The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, subject to the provisions of AS 41.21.020 will receive sealed bids for: Chena River SRA: Upper Stiles Creek Shooting Range Improvements, Project No. 70011-1 Work includes: Work for this project includes expanding the existing parking lot of the Chena River SRA: Upper Stiles Creek Shooting Range, paving the access road and parking lot, expanding the existing shooting range, and constructing a pavilion for the shooting range. The bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on October 15, 2026 at the Division's Anchorage office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1340, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3565. Bids may also be submitted electronically at https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations/49198. At the aforementioned time and place, the bids shall be publicly opened and read. Bids may be held by the Division for a period of forty (40) calendar days from the date of opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of the bidders prior to awarding the contract. Plans, specifications, and contract documents may be downloaded from our website: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/designconstruct/bidcalresults.htm. For more information, call 907-269-8731. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. The TTD telephone number for hearing impaired persons is (907) 269-8411. The State of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the TTD number no later than one week prior to the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements. Engineer's Estimate is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

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