RFP: B-24-CP-AK-0033 / 25C1062115 - White Mountain Crew Facility Design-Build

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is asking companies to submit proposals to design and build a new wildland firefighter crew facility in Fairbanks. The facility will be at the Department of Natural Resources complex at 3700 Airport Way and will be modeled on the Copper River Fire Facility. Proposals are due before 4:00 p.m. on November 4, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

DOT&PF Central Region is seeking proposals for a federally funded design-build construction contract.

What action is being taken?

Accepting proposals for a contract to design and construct a new wildland firefighter crew facility at the Department of Natural Resources complex at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks. The Engineer's Estimate is between $1,000,000 and $2,500,000, and the project must be substantially complete by January 14, 2028.

Who is involved: Design-build contractors interested in the project; Alaska Department of Natural Resources (site of the facility); wildland firefighter crews.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Nov 4, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Before 4:00 p.m., November 4, 2026”

Ways to respond

In person / delivery Office of the Chief of Contracts, 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska

What to include

Reference Project Number B-24-CP-AK-0033 / 25C1062115. Proposal documents and addenda can be downloaded free at https://www.bidx.com/ak/lettings. Your company must self-register by clicking the Plan Holders link on the DOT&PF website (http://dot.alaska.gov/procurement/awp/awp-bids.cfm?rc=CR) or register with the Central Region Plans Room, or your bid may not be accepted. Paper proposal documents may be bought for $100.00 per set, payable to the State of Alaska, from the Central Region Plans Room, 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, before 4:30 p.m., (907) 269-0408. Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the TTD number (907) 269-0473 no later than one week before the submittal date.

Contact

Lauren Staft, Project Manager
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Central Region
lauren.staft@alaska.gov

Will there be public meetings?

Non-mandatory site visit: Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska
Contact Project Manager Lauren Staft at lauren.staft@alaska.gov at least 48 hours before the site visit.

Key dates

Oct 9, 2026: Non-mandatory site visit at 1:00 p.m. at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks (contact the Project Manager at least 48 hours in advance)
Nov 4, 2026: Proposals due before 4:00 p.m.; proposal opening
Jan 14, 2028: Project substantial completion date

Original notice text

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES (DOT&PF) CENTRAL REGION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Proposals for White Mountain Crew Facility Design-Build, Project Number B-24-CP-AK-0033 / 25C1062115, will be received before 4:00 p.m., November 4, 2026 at the office of the Chief of Contracts, 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. This federally funded contract will design and construct a new wildland firefighter crew facility at the Department of Natural Resources complex at 3700 Airport Way in Fairbanks, Alaska. This facility will be constructed in the image of the Copper River Fire Facility. The Engineer's Estimate is between $1,000,000 and $2,500,000. The Project substantial completion date will be January 14, 2028. A non-mandatory site visit has been scheduled during the advertising period on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 1:00pm at the project location (3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska) Please contact the Project Manager Lauren Staft at lauren.staft@alaska.gov a minimum of 48 hours prior to the site visit Proposal documents and Addenda along with other additional information pertaining to the project may now be downloaded in their entirety at no charge from the Department’s approved online bidding service: https://www.bidx.com/ak/lettings. From the DOT&PF website: http://dot.alaska.gov/procurement/awp/awp-bids.cfm?rc=CR your company must self-register by clicking on the Plan Holders link, or register with the Central Region Plans Room, or your bid may not be accepted. Proposal documents may also be purchased for $100.00 per set, payable to the State of Alaska, from the Central Region Plans Room, 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska before 4:30 p.m. (907) 269-0408. Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a bid/proposal should contact the TTD number: (907) 269-0473, no later than one week prior to the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements.

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