IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2011
Tunista Construction Awarded $1.6M Fairbanks Construction Job
News Facts
- Tunitsa Construction, LLC, was founded in August 2009, awarded its first contract in December 2009, and received 8(a) certification in September 2010. Tunista Construction is wholly-owned by Calista Corporation.
- Fairbanks North Star Borough Design/Build Construction Contract:
- Award amount: $1.6 million
- Award timeline: Summer 2011.
- Award scope: A design/build construction job for electrical renovation at Weller Elementary School. Replace existing lighting and light controls; disposal of PCB ballasts; demolition and install of new suspended ceiling; upgrading some exterior lighting.
Quotes
- “Earning this construction job allows Tunista Construction to further enhance our reputation,” said Tunista Construction President Josh Herren. “We are thrilled and proud.”
- “Calista is dedicated to expanding our services with this non-8(a) contract,” said Calista Corporation President Andrew Guy. “This 40th anniversary year of ANCSA should be a milestone year for Calista.”
