23-11 ITB - POLARIS ANNEX DEMOLITION PROJECT

The City of Fairbanks contracted a demolition and hazardous‑material abatement effort for the vacant Polaris Annex building in Fairbanks, Alaska. The scope includes full demolition of the structure, removal of asbestos (friable and non‑friable), PCB/lead‑based paint, four refrigeration units, and a glycol heating system, followed by site back‑fill, shoring, and placement of a recycled‑asphalt cap. The work must be completed by May 7 2023 and must comply with federal EPA grant requirements, state labor rules, and extensive environmental permitting. • Demolition of building and 55 ft × 55 ft concrete slab; disposal of non‑hazardous waste to FNSB Landfill (tipping waived). • Hazardous‑material abatement: friable asbestos, non‑friable asbestos, PCB/lead‑based paint, refrigerant capture, glycol drainage, all requiring licensed personnel and off‑site disposal (PCBs must leave Alaska). • Contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to contract amount, maintain certified payroll, submit daily logs, draft/final demolition reports, and coordinate traffic control and public notices.