The University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking competitive sealed bids for a comprehensive renovation of the Ernest N. Patty Center swimming pool facility. The scope covers architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and fire‑protection upgrades to bring the pool into current code compliance, replace aging systems, improve life‑safety and energy efficiency, and add a new heat‑recovery ventilator building addition. The project includes several additive alternates for pool vessel penetrations, balcony railing upgrades, and new filtration/treatment systems, as well as a direct‑digital‑controls allowance. A $5 M‑$9 M construction range is indicated, and the contract will require a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds, and extensive insurance coverage.
• Full‑scale pool facility rehabilitation (structural, architectural, MEP, civil, fire‑protection).
• Required alternates: pool vessel penetrations, balcony railing, filtration & treatment upgrades.
• Tight schedule: bids due 5 Nov 2026, beneficial occupancy by 30 Sep 2027, substantial completion by 30 Nov 2027; liquidated‑damage penalties apply.
• Mandatory compliance with Alaska labor‑rate requirements, hazardous‑material (asbestos/lead/PCBs) handling, and multiple Alaska‑product and bidder preferences.