Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #ADL 222630
Alaska DNR Seeks Interest for Long-Term Lease and Recreation Site Development near Skwentna
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 30, 2026
Identifier
ADL 222630
NAICS
531190
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking public and competitive interest for a long-term lease amendment and development at a 5-acre commercial recreation site near Finger Lake, west of Skwentna, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land & Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office - Lease & Development Opportunity: - Amendment to existing lease (ADL 222630) held by EL WLL Owner LLC - Proposed extension of lease term from 10 years to up to 40 years (30 years after a 3-year Entry Authorization for development) - Site supports a commercial recreation lodge - Proposed New Infrastructure: - 12 new cabins of various sizes (Single, Double, Triple, Pilots, Evergreen, Longhouse, Alpine, Trail View, Merganser) - 2 bathhouses (424 sq ft each) - 1 hothouse (1300 sq ft) - 1 large temporary Weatherport shop (3200 sq ft) - 2 helicopter pads (55 ft each) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations - Environmental and wildlife safety stipulations - $25,000 performance guaranty - Maintenance of public access easements - Subleasing allowed with DNR approval - Periodic reappraisals every 5 years; possible adjustments to fees and guaranties - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a land lease and development opportunity rather than a procurement of goods or services.
Description
This solicitation concerns a proposed lease amendment for ADL 222630 by EL WLL Owner LLC, located near Skwentna, Alaska. The amendment seeks to extend the lease term from 10 to 40 years and add significant infrastructure including multiple cabins, bathhouses, a hothouse, a weatherport shop, and helicopter pads to support a commercial recreation lodge. The Department of Natural Resources is soliciting public comments and competitive interest in the lease amendment. Comments and declarations of interest must be submitted in writing by May 29, 2026.