# Valdez Civicplus #451

Valdez High School modernization design planning update

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 451

The City of Valdez, Alaska, is sharing a design update for a planned modernization of Valdez High School, not soliciting bids or proposals.
- **Government buyer:** City of Valdez, Alaska; the project is being developed with City and school staff.
- **Project:** Modernization of the approximately 91,000-square-foot Valdez High School.
- **Design firm:** **Wolf Architect** is developing three design concepts. No OEMs, product vendors, or equipment manufacturers are identified.
- **Planned priorities:** Improve safety and security, circulation and visibility, accessibility, and support for academic, Career and Technical Education, arts, and physical education programs.
- **Procurement scope:** No products, quantities, part numbers, or requested services are specified in this project update.
- **Timing:** Construction is estimated to start in summer 2028; an end date and project duration are not stated.

### Description

The City of Valdez is planning a renovation and modernization of Valdez High School, an approximately 91,000-square-foot facility at 319 Robe River Drive. The work is intended to create a more cohesive, efficient, and flexible learning environment and improve functionality, safety, security, connectivity, visibility, and accessibility. The renovation is expected to support academic programs including language arts, mathematics, science, Career and Technical Education, the arts, and physical education. The project is in the design phase, with Wolf Architect developing three concept designs; construction is estimated to start in Summer 2028.

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