What is this notice about?
The University of Alaska is asking contractors to bid on a project to fix building code problems and upgrade systems at the swimming pool in the Ernest N. Patty Center on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus. Bids must be submitted online through the Bid Express website by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026. A pre-bid conference for interested bidders will be held on October 20, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
The University of Alaska needs a contractor for the Patty Center Pool Code Corrections project (Project No. D21033 PCPCC, Bid No. 0332027) and is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB). Funding for the project is available.
What action is being taken?
The University is seeking bids for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil work to correct building code deficiencies, replace aging systems, and improve life safety, energy efficiency, and overall performance of the Patty Center swimming pool. The work includes a building addition to house a new HRV (heat recovery ventilator). Additive alternates (optional extra work items) cover pool vessel penetrations and piping, observation balcony railing upgrades, and pool filtration and treatment systems. Bids will be opened and read aloud on November 5, 2026. State law requires the contract to go to the lowest responsive and responsible "Alaska Bidder" after bidder's preferences and Alaska Products Preferences are applied. 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 Thu, Nov 5, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Thursday, 2:00 p.m., November 5, 2026”
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. D21033 PCPCC, Bid No. 0332027. Bid security must be submitted with each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid documents can be viewed and downloaded on the Bid Express website, or viewed by appointment only at the Division of Design and Construction office, 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 and are responsible for checking the site for addenda or additional information. The University has a procedure for accepting alternate products or systems before bid opening; substitutions after award are limited (see Instructions to Bidders and the General Conditions). Bid results will be posted on the Bid Express website after evaluation. This summary leaves out the email address for requesting web-conference attendance at the pre-bid conference. It is printed on the front of the Invitation for Bids, which is not included in this notice. **Notice not reviewed:** this notice says it has no attachments. Readers may still want to check the full Invitation for Bids on Bid Express. **Unclear:** the notice does not include the email address or a contact person. **Correction:** the Bid Express link and the address are included in this summary as written in the notice. **Use as an alert:** treat this summary as an alert, and use the full bid documents as the source for official details. **Questions:** contact the University of Alaska Fairbanks Division of Design and Construction. Its office is at 1850 Tanana Loop, Lola Tilly Building, Fairbanks, Alaska.
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 20, 2026, 9:00 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 before the meeting (more information at www.uaf.edu/parking). Web conference attendance is available upon written request to the email address on the front of the Invitation for Bids. -
Bid opening: Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Office of the Division of Design and Construction, Lola Tilly Building, 1850 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, Alaska
Key dates
- Oct 8, 2026: Notice published
- Oct 20, 2026: Pre-bid conference at 9:00 a.m.
- Nov 5, 2026: Bids due by 2:00 p.m.; bids opened and read aloud
- Nov 11, 2026: Notice archive date
Original notice text
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.