ADF&G Request for Information (RFI) - Creamers Field Barn Column Stabilization and Repair

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is issuing a Request for Information seeking qualified contractors to evaluate and repair existing steel columns at Creamer's Field Barn in Fairbanks, with responses due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. AKST. This is a preliminary market inquiry; the RFI does not obligate the State to conduct a formal solicitation or award a contract.

The scope requires visual and ultrasonic testing of 4-inch and 6-inch steel support columns across the East, West, and Pole barns to assess structural integrity; replacement of deteriorated columns that are structurally unsound with new structural steel pipe columns of matching diameter; removal and replacement of concrete curbs as necessary; and preparation and painting of all columns black. Work must comply with hazardous materials protocols addressing asbestos, lead paint, and PCBs, with an additional hazardous materials assessment likely required prior to construction. Contractors must submit an OSHA-compliant work plan detailing safe work practices, worker protection, and hazardous materials exposure management. The barn is registered on the National Register of Historic Places, requiring coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office for approval.

Contractors must demonstrate qualifications and experience in structural column evaluation and replacement. Administrative Order 352 applies: contractors who support or participate in boycotts of the State of Israel are prohibited from contract participation, except for businesses with fewer than 10 employees or contracts under $100,000. No pricing is solicited in this RFI. The project was designated Priority 1 in the 2022 Condition Assessment and Maintenance Plan.

Responses indicating capability to complete all required work and willingness to participate in a competitive solicitation should be emailed to dfg.contracting@alaska.gov. Eric Verrelli, Procurement Officer (907-465-6178, eric.verrelli@alaska.gov), is the primary contact for inquiries.