The Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) is soliciting bids for a qualified entity to furnish, deliver, assemble, and install furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) necessary for the operation of the future Animal Control building.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $200,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK allows sole source under FNSB Code 16.12.040 when the solution is proprietary/compatibility-critical or only available from one provider. Work directly with the Chief Procurement Officer’s office to prepare the written justification and conduct a good-faith review of available sources (provide supporting documentation). If the contract exceeds $200,000, secure Borough Assembly approval.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough has used cooperative purchasing before and can access co-op contracts under FNSB Code 16.08.040. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Fairbanks North Star Borough
Fairbanks North Star Borough Trails Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed public comments concerning commercial tourism on trails, the need for signage, and issues with public access to certain trails blocked by private property. The Parks and Recreation Director provided reports on the Trail Challenge program, maintenance agreements, and a revitalization survey. New business included an update on trail-related items in the Draft Regional Comprehensive Plan, a review of trail-related grant funding efforts, and a discussion on developing objective standards for commercial vehicle use on recreational trails.
Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly Regular Assembly Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Assembly addressed various items, including citizens' comments on municipal issues, land use, and taxation. Key legislative actions included approving alcohol license transfers, authorizing land sales and leases for various entities, and adopting budget amendments for library equipment. The Assembly also acted on resolutions concerning factual information related to ballot initiatives regarding tax revenue and election date changes. Additionally, multiple ordinances involving rezoning and budget appropriations were introduced and referred to committees for further review.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough Regular Assembly Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The assembly meeting covered several key legislative and administrative matters. These included the approval of a contract award for EMS equipment, the vacation of a right-of-way, and the appointment of various election officials and commissioners. The assembly adopted ordinances regarding the rezoning of specific subdivisions and a budget amendment for Trans-Alaska Pipeline System valuation. A resolution supporting the Myrtle Thomas Park Revitalization Project was also passed. Additionally, the assembly introduced multiple ordinances related to rezoning and service area boundary alterations, while the Mayor provided updates on various borough projects and upcoming civic initiatives.
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