# Alaska Online Public Notices #0172026

Rasmuson Library Archives Vault – Phase 3 Construction and Storage System Installation at University of Alaska Fairbanks

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 0172026
**NAICS:** 236220

This opportunity involves the University of Alaska Fairbanks seeking bids for the Rasmuson Library Archives Vault – Phase 3 project.
- Government Buyer:
  - University of Alaska, Fairbanks campus
  - Elmer E. Rasmuson Library
- Project Scope:
  - Conversion of Room 102A into a climate and humidity-controlled space with a frozen vault for long-term preservation of archived media
  - Includes construction and installation services
- Additive Alternate Requirement:
  - Design, manufacturing, packaging, freight, inside delivery, and installation of a mechanical-assist high-density mobile storage system
  - Storage system must be installed by factory-certified technicians
- Compliance:
  - Project is federally funded and subject to Build America, Buy America Act
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Notable Requirements:
  - Bid security required
  - Bidders must register on Bid Express for access and updates
  - University reserves right to reject any or all bids

### Description

The University of Alaska is soliciting bids for the Rasmuson Library Archives Vault – Phase 3 project located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The project involves converting Room 102A of the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library into a climate and humidity-controlled space with a frozen vault for long-term preservation of archived media. An additive alternate includes the design and installation of a mechanical-assist high-density mobile storage system by factory-certified technicians. Bids are to be submitted electronically by October 15, 2026, and the project is federally funded and subject to the Build America, Buy America Act.

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