Sale and Redevelopment of 123 Lacey Street

The City of Fairbanks is seeking proposals from qualified development firms for the purchase and redevelopment of the vacant Polaris building site in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska.

City of Fairbanks


General
Open
26-09
Jul 31, 2026 12:00 PM
May 01, 2026 12:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Local
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Christina Rowlett
+19074596779
800 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Description

The City of Fairbanks is seeking proposals from qualified development firms or teams for the purchase and redevelopment of the 123 Lacey Street property, the former site of the Polaris building in downtown Fairbanks. This solicitation is issued in conjunction with City of Fairbanks Resolution No. 5211. The City aims to re-energize downtown by attracting private sector investment for this approximately 20,898 square foot city-owned parcel, which is part of a larger block also containing privately owned parcels. Proposals should demonstrate a clear vision for year-round activity, strong place-based design, and financial viability, potentially including retail, office, or lodging components. The selected developer will be responsible for securing any additional necessary private parcels.

Classification Codes
NAICS236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSCAB40R&D-URBAN SVCS & DEVELOP
Smart Codes
real estate developmentsite redevelopmentdowntown revitalization
Timeline
May 01, 2026 12:00 PM-Posted Date
Jul 15, 2026 12:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Question Deadline
Jul 31, 2026 12:00 PM-Proposal Deadline