Bid #26-09. City of Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska. The City of Fairbanks is seeking to secure private sector redevelopment of what is known as the recently removed and now vacant Polaris building site in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. Qualified development. Due Jul 31 (7 weeks left).
The City of Fairbanks is seeking to secure private sector redevelopment of what is known as the recently removed and now vacant Polaris building site in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. Qualified development firms (or teams) are invited to submit proposals no later than July 31,2026. At its discretion, the City may select one or more proposals as a basis for exclusive negotiations leading to a development agreement with the most responsive firm. This solicitation is derived from and should be read in conjunction with City of Fairbanks Resolution No. 5211, as amended, and the Polaris Site Sale and Redevelopment RFP. Back to Bids and RFPs List
City of Fairbanks issued this construction opportunity in Fairbanks, Alaska, referenced as solicitation number 26-09. It was published on May 1, 2026, and responses are due by July 31, 2026.
City of Fairbanks in Fairbanks, Alaska is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a construction solicitation in Alaska are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Alaska so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for City of Fairbanks's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 31, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Fairbanks should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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