Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center and Park
Project No. D19017 TYISC
RFP No. 0282025

The University of Alaska Fairbanks, hereinafter called "University", is seeking proposals from companies qualified and interested in providing Construction Manager and General Contractor services. The services shall be provided using the Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) delivery method and shall consist of a Pre-Construction Services Contract with the possibility for award of a Construction Contract for construction and management services for the referenced project. The estimated total construction contract amount is approximately $40,000,000.00. The University reserves the right to issue a new solicitation, or solicitations, for construction services and/or for subsequent phases of the project.

Summary of Work: The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is seeking to build a new Indigenous Studies Center (ISC) and surrounding park on the Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks. The proposed facility is an essential pillar of the Alaska Native Success Initiative (ANSI) that will solidify UAF's position as a global leader in Alaska Native and Indigenous Studies. The Troth Yeddha' ISC is a key strategy for the future growth and expansion of Alaska Native programs and Indigenous research in the circumpolar north.

RFP Availability: Request for Proposal documents for this project are available for viewing and downloading on the Bid Express website at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/43192/home. RFP documents may also be viewed by appointment only at the office of Division of Design and Construction, University of Alaska, 1850 Tanana Loop, Lola Tilly Building, UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska. Offerors must register through the website to be notified of addenda. The Offeror is responsible for periodically checking the site for addenda or additional information for the project.

Designated Contact:  Kara Axx, Contracting Officer
E-Mail Address:  uaf.ddc.co@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-5299

Basis of Award: Proposals will be evaluated by a Selection Committee using the criteria outlined in Section C of the RFP. Only Offerors meeting the minimum technical requirements outlined in Section C Part I – Technical Proposal will be considered during evaluation of price proposals. UAF intends to award a Pre-Construction Services Contract to the responsive, responsible Offeror whose proposal, conforming to the RFP requirements, receives the highest total number of evaluation points, price and other factors considered.  Award of a subsequent Construction Contract to the successful Offeror will be at the sole discretion of the University.

RFP Questions: Questions relating to this RFP must be entered on Bid Express no later than ten (10) days prior to the deadline for Proposal submission.

Pre-Proposal Conference: A Pre-Proposal Conference for all interested parties will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2025, University of Alaska, 2090 Koyukuk Drive, Margaret Murie Life Sciences Building, UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska.  Attendance is optional.

Deadline for Submission of Proposals: Proposals must be submitted to the University of Alaska electronically on Bid Express at the website address given above no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025 to be considered.

User Groups: The primary user groups affected by this project are a part of the leadership in Alaska Native and Indigenous programs, and will reside offsite until substantial completion. Construction of this project will create a space for the expansion of existing academic research and outreach programs.

Anticipated Award Schedule: Subject to the requirements and constraints outlined in Section B – Instructions to Offerors, the University estimates the following dates to select and award a CM@Risk Pre-Construction Services contract for the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center and Park project:

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.