Fairbanks North Star Borough

Buyer seeks architectural and engineering services to design and provide construction administration for structural repairs at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. The project involves reinforcing floor joists, roof joists, trusses, and addressing other structural deficiencies identified in a 2019 engineering report. Construction must be completed during summer 2026 to avoid disruption to hockey season. The scope includes structural design, construction documents, and construction administration through the warranty period.

• 4/11/2025 - Issue Date
• 5/12/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/31/2025 - 35% Schematic Design
• 9/30/2025 - 65% Design Development
• 11/30/2025 - 95% Draft Construction Documents
• 12/31/2025 - 100% Bid Ready Documents
• 1/14/2026 - Bid Opening Date
• 2/28/2026 - Execute Construction Contract
• 10/31/2026 - Substantial Completion

• Alaska professional registration for Architecture, Structural Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering

• Reinforce existing floor joists
• Strengthen roof joists and trusses
• Upgrade roof diaphragm
• Install seismic bracing
• Reinforce shear walls
• Design permanent attic access ladder
• Coordinate with FM Global reviewers
• Develop phased construction plan for occupied facility
• Perform weekly construction inspections
• Conduct pre-substantial, substantial, and final inspections
• Provide warranty period inspection services
• Develop additive alternates to ensure award within budget
• Prepare detailed technical specifications
• Create comprehensive submittal register
• Set up online project information management system
• Coordinate with all regulatory agencies
• Develop construction phasing to complete during summer
• Prepare responses to bidder questions
• Create detailed cost estimates at each design phase
• Review contractor payment applications