Award

Alaska Department of Natural Resources ADL 223528

Reissuance of Public Utility Easement ADL 223528

Recipient

Alaska Communications (ACS)

Award Amount

$286.00

Ceiling

$286.00

Awarded

July 13, 2026

Identifier

ADL 223528

The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Southcentral Regional Land Office, authorized the reissuance of a public utility easement to Alaska Communications (ACS) for 12 pre-existing submerged copper telephone cables located on state-owned submerged lands near Karluk Lagoon, Kodiak, Alaska. The easement is approximately 3,605 feet long, 20 feet wide, and covers 1.72 acres. The easement term is indefinite, replacing the previous 25-year term, and the easement type is changed from private non-exclusive to public utility. The project facilitates continued maintenance and operation of the cables, supporting the expansion of the public utility system. The awarded product includes 12 submerged telephone cables with lead lines attached at 18-inch intervals, with a total fee of $286.72. The award is classified under NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems). The primary contact is Channing Buckmaster, Natural Resource Specialist 2, with email channing.buckmaster@alaska.gov. The location is in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, specifically in Sections 16, 17, and 21 of Township 30 South, Range 32 West, Seward Meridian. The likely competitors for similar awards include companies involved in utility infrastructure and land management.

Description

The Southcentral Regional Land Office authorized the reissuance of a public utility easement in Karluk Lagoon, Kodiak, Alaska for the continued maintenance and operation of 12 pre-existing submerged telephone cables. The easement is approximately 3,605 feet long, 20 feet wide, and covers 1.72 acres. The term is indefinite and the easement type changed from private non-exclusive to public utility easement. The applicant is Alaska Communications (ACS).

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