Carlson Activity Center Mechanical Controls Upgrade

The Fairbanks North Star Borough is conducting a competitive procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 22039) for a comprehensive mechanical controls upgrade at the Carlson Activity Center located at 2010 2nd Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska. The project involves replacing existing control systems and components, implementing miscellaneous energy upgrades, and performing extensive mechanical and electrical system modifications. Specific project deliverables include replacing air handling units (AHU-1 through AHU-8), upgrading ventilation and heating systems, installing new variable frequency drives (VFDs), control sensors, and modifying electrical panels and distribution systems. The bid documents outline three potential alternates: DDC heat trace control, power factor reduction (now deleted per Addendum One), and installing airflow measuring stations. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on January 18, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Pioneer Room, with electronic bids due on February 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must provide documentation of Alaska business and contractor licenses, submit detailed shop drawings and product data, and comply with local labor and wage regulations.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project requires integration with the Fairbanks North Star Borough's existing building management systems, including compatibility with their remote server and maintenance technician laptops. Contractors must install the latest control manufacturer's software and coordinate updates with maintenance staff. The estimated project value ranges between $750,000 and $2,500,000, with a targeted completion date of August 29, 2022, and final project completion scheduled for September 19, 2022. Bidders are required to acknowledge any amendments by signing the bid schedule sheet or submitting a signed amendment sheet prior to the bid opening date. The project involves comprehensive seismic design considerations and compliance with local building codes, focusing on modernizing the mechanical and electrical infrastructure of the Carlson Activity Center to improve energy efficiency and system control.