ADFG RFI - Creamers Barn Stabilization and Repair.pdf

Request for Information Revised February 2024

ADF&G CREAMERS BARN COLUMN STABILIZATION AND REPAIR

Introduction:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking information from qualified contractors regarding their ability to evaluate and repair the existing columns at the Creamer’s Field Barn. Please review the attached scope of work for detailed project requirements.

Background Information:

The State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Game, owns and maintains the Creamers Field Barn in Fairbanks, AK. ADF&G procured a condition assessment of the barn, and it was determined that the columns may need to be replaced. Before we go out for solicitation, the Department is trying to determine if this project can be completed by a sole company, or if it will require multiple solicitations and multiple companies for each phase of work.

Response Information:

If you are a company capable of providing the needed work to repair the barn columns, please respond to this RFI by emailing dfg.contracting@alaska.gov. In your email, please state if you are capable of doing all the work needed to complete the scope, and if you are willing to participate in a competitive solicitation.

Please Note: This RFI does not extend any rights to prospective vendors or obligate the state to conduct a solicitation or purchase any goods or services.

Procurement Officer contact information:

Interested parties must submit a written response by October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM AKST. Responses may be sent by email to: dfg.contracting@alaska.gov

All questions must be directed to the person listed below via email.

Department of Fish and Game Attention: Procurement Officer – Eric Verrelli Phone: 907-465-6178 Email: eric.verrelli@alaska.gov

State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Division of Administrative Services

Date Issued: 10/13/2026 mailto:dfg.contracting@alaska.gov mailto:dfg.contracting@alaska.gov mailto:eric.verrelli@alaska.gov

Notice to Vendors:

Pursuant to Administrative Order 352, (a) any person or business determined to support or participate in a boycott of the State of Israel will be disqualified from any procurement related to this Request for Information; and (b) the support of or participation in a boycott of the State of Israel by a person or business contracting with the State of Alaska under AS 36.30 constitutes grounds for termination of the contract.

Administrative Order 352 does not apply to a contract if the person or business has fewer than 10 employees; or the amount to be paid under the contract, excluding renewals and options available under the contract, is less than $100,000.

https://gov.alaska.gov/admin-orders/administrative-order-no-352/ https://gov.alaska.gov/admin-orders/administrative-order-no-352/

Attachment 1 – Scope of Work

Contract for Creamer’s Barn Stabilization and Repair

This work was identified as a Priority 1 item in the 2022 Condition Assessment and Maintenance Plan by Design Alaska. Specific recommendations and language are taken from that report. Specifically reference Section 7.0 Structural, Section 5.0 Hazardous Materials, Appendix 2 : Hazardous Materials Report, and Appendix 3: Stabilization and Repairs Table of Priorities.

Scope of work: Evaluate structural integrity of steel columns in East, West, and Pole barns, replace deteriorated columns, prepare and paint columns not replaced. 4” and 6” steel support columns are present in the barns. These columns show exterior oxidation, some columns are corroded completely through the pipe wall, and others have been measured with calipers and estimated that approximately 50% of the pipe section remained.

• Visual and ultrasonic testing of each column to evaluate section loss.

• Determine columns that are structurally unsound.

• Replace unsound columns with structural steel pipe columns of the same diameter.

• Concrete curb at base of columns will be removed for column assessment and replacement, but only to the extent required to replace each column. Concrete curb between columns should remain undisturbed.

• New columns should be painted black.

• Columns that are not replaced should be prepared for painting by removing exterior rust, and then painted black.

• Hazardous materials are present on site (asbestos, lead paint, PCB’s); available information from the previous hazmat assessment will be provided in construction documents. Contractor will comply with all state and federal regulations related to hazardous materials, including:

o Contractor will submit an OSHA-compliant work plan to include safe work practices, protection of workers, and plan for limiting exposure to materials.

o An additional hazmat assessment evaluating the current scope of work may be necessary prior to construction.

o Disposal methods for any hazmat-containing paint that is disturbed, removed, or falls from the ceiling during construction.

• The work site is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Contractor will work with ADF&G and SHPO to ensure that proposed work is approved before proceeding with construction activities.

ADF&G Creamers Barn Column STabilization and REpair