What is this notice about?
The University of Alaska is asking construction contractors to submit bids to turn Room 102A in the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library at the University of Alaska Fairbanks into a climate- and humidity-controlled space with a frozen vault for preserving archived media. Bids are due electronically on the Bid Express website by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. A pre-bid conference will be held on October 6, 2026, in Fairbanks.
Why was this notice issued?
The University of Alaska is publicly seeking bids from contractors for Phase 3 of the Rasmuson Library Archives Vault construction project (Project No. D25033 RLAV3, Bid No. 0172026). The project is federally funded and subject to the Build America, Buy America Act.
What action is being taken?
The University is accepting electronic bids to convert Room 102A of the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library on the Troth Yeddha' Campus into a new climate- and humidity-controlled space with a frozen vault for long-term preservation of archived media. Bids will be opened and read aloud after the deadline, and results will be posted on Bid Express after evaluation. The University may reject any or all bids.
Who is involved: University of Alaska; University of Alaska Fairbanks Division of Design and Construction; construction contractors and bidders
How can the public respond?
Respond by Tue, Oct 20, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.”
Ways to respond
- Online form Submit bids electronically on the Bid Express website: https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/43192/home
What to include
Reference Project No. D25033 RLAV3, Bid No. 0172026. Bid security must be submitted with each bid according to the Instructions to Bidders. Bid documents can be viewed and downloaded on Bid Express, or viewed by appointment only at the Division of Design and Construction office, 1850 Tanana Loop, Lola Tilly Building, Troth Yeddha' Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska. Bidders must register on the website to be notified of addenda (changes to the bid documents) and are responsible for checking the site regularly. The University has a procedure for accepting alternate products or systems before bid opening; substitutions after award are limited (see the Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions). The project is federally funded and subject to the Build America, Buy America Act.
Contact
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Division of Design and Construction
1850 Tanana Loop, Lola Tilly Building, Troth Yeddha' Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska
Will there be public meetings?
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Pre-bid conference: Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Office of Division of Design and Construction, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1850 Tanana Loop, Lola Tilly Building, Troth Yeddha' Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska
Attend in person. Parking is limited; buy a day parking pass at a campus kiosk beforehand (more information at www.uaf.edu/parking). Web conferencing attendance is available upon written request to the email address on the front of the Invitation for Bids. -
Bid opening: Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Office of the Division of Design and Construction, Lola Tilly Building, 1850 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, Alaska
Key dates
- Sep 25, 2026: Invitation for Bids published
- Oct 6, 2026: Pre-bid conference at 10:00 a.m.
- Oct 20, 2026: Bids due by 2:00 p.m.; bids opened and read aloud
- Oct 26, 2026: Notice archive date
Original notice text
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