What is this notice about?
The University of Alaska is asking contractors to bid on a construction project at the Salisbury Theater in the Fine Arts Complex on the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Troth Yeddha' Campus. The work includes tearing out both stage-level mezzanines (raised platform areas) and rebuilding them in a new layout, along with changes to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, fire sprinkler and electrical systems. Bids are due electronically on the Bid Express website by 2:00 p.m. on November 24, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
The University of Alaska is seeking competitive bids (an Invitation for Bids, or IFB) from contractors for the Fine Arts Salisbury Theater Code Corrections Phase 2 construction project. Funding for the project is available.
What action is being taken?
The University is accepting electronic bids to demolish both mezzanines on the stage level of the Salisbury Theater and rebuild the spaces in a new configuration, including changes to HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression and electrical systems. Four additive alternates (optional extra work to improve how the space works) may be added depending on available funding. Bids will be opened and read aloud after the deadline, and the contract will be awarded 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 who bid on the project.
How can the public respond?
Respond by Tue, Nov 24, 2026 16 days from today.
“Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., November 24, 2026”
Ways to respond
- Online (Bid Express) https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/43192/home
What to include
Bids must be submitted electronically on the Bid Express website and must include bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Reference Project No. D23106 FASC2, Bid No. 0472027. 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 General Conditions). Bid documents can be viewed and downloaded on Bid Express, or viewed by appointment only at the Division of Design and Construction, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1850 Tanana Loop, Lola Tilly Building, Troth Yeddha' Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska. Parking at the pre-bid conference is limited; buy a day parking pass at a campus kiosk beforehand (www.uaf.edu/parking).
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: Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 3:30 p.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; purchase a day parking pass at a campus kiosk beforehand. More information at www.uaf.edu/parking. -
Bid opening: Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Office of the Division of Design and Construction, Lola Tilly Building, 1850 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, Alaska
Key dates
- Nov 3, 2026: Invitation for Bids published
- Nov 11, 2026: Pre-bid conference at 3:30 p.m.
- Nov 24, 2026: Bids due by 2:00 p.m. on Bid Express; bids opened and read aloud
Original notice text
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