Alaska Online Public Notices #51103

Lease of King Salmon Airport Land for GPS Earthquake Monitoring Station

This opportunity involves the leasing of state airport land at King Salmon Airport for scientific monitoring purposes: - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities - Location: - Parcel H, King Salmon Airport, Alaska (approx. 300 sq ft) - Intended Use: - Non-aeronautical use for operation and maintenance of a permanent GPS installation - Purpose: Earthquake monitoring and research - Applicant: - EarthScope Consortium Inc. (as referenced) - Lease Details: - Five-year lease term - Annual rent: $625 - No fueling authorized on premises - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of land for installation of GPS-based monitoring equipment - Operation and maintenance of GPS monitoring station - Notable Requirements: - Open to competing applications or comments before final decision - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or equipment models specified - Focus is on permitting land for scientific infrastructure, not procurement of equipment

Description

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to permit use of Parcel H consisting of approximately 300 square feet at King Salmon Airport for five years, expiring December 1, 2030. The applicant is EarthScope Consortium Inc. The authorized use is non-aeronautical, specifically for the operation and maintenance of a permanent global positioning system for earthquake monitoring and research. No fueling is authorized on the premises. The annual rent is $625.00. Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., May 27, 2026, after which the Department will decide on the lease execution.

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