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UAF IFB Rasmuson Library Archives Vault - Phase 3

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?

  • 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

Rasmuson Library Archives Vault – Phase 3 Project No.: D25033 RLAV3 Bid No.: 0172026 The University of Alaska is seeking bids for the Rasmuson Library Archives Vault – Phase 3 project. Bids will be received electronically by the University of Alaska on the Bid Express website at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/43192/home until Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at which time bids will be opened and read aloud at the office of the Division of Design and Construction located in the Lola Tilly Building at 1850 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, Alaska. Bid results will be made available to the public on the Bid Express website after evaluation. The Work consists of converting University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha’ Campus Elmer E. Rasmuson Library Room 102A into a new climate and humidity-controlled space with a frozen vault to support the long-term preservation of archived media. Bidders are advised that the University of Alaska has a procedure for accepting alternate products or systems prior to bid opening. Acceptance of substitutions after award is limited. See Instructions to Bidders and the General Conditions. Funding for this project is available. The project is federally funded and subject to the provisions of the Build America, Buy America Act. Bid documents for this project are available for viewing and downloading at the Bid Express website address provided in this Invitation. Bid documents may also be viewed by appointment only at the office of Division of Design and Construction, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1850 Tanana Loop, Lola Tilly Building, Troth Yeddha’ Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska. Bidders must register through the website to be notified of addenda. The bidder is responsible for periodically checking the site for addenda or additional information for the project. A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the office of Division of Design and Construction, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1850 Tanana Loop, Lola Tilly Building, Troth Yeddha’ Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska. Parking is limited and bidders are advised to purchase a day parking pass at one of the campus kiosks prior to the time and date of the pre-bid site visit. More information can be found at www.uaf.edu/parking. Pre-bid attendance through web conferencing is available upon written request to the email address on the front of this Invitation for Bids. Bid security is required to be submitted with each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Further instructions are contained within the Instructions to Bidders. The University of Alaska reserves the right to reject any or all bids, offers, or parts thereof it deems necessary, to waive any informality in the bid or offer received, and to award in the best interest of the University. The University of Alaska (alaska.edu/alaska) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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