Alaska Online Public Notices #LAS 36026

Land Use Permit for Temporary Bison Enclosure and Facilities in Yukon Flats, Alaska

This opportunity involves a land use permit application for a temporary bison enclosure in the Yukon Flats area of Alaska: - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Fish & Game, under the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water (Northern Regional Land Office) - Project Scope: - Establishment of a temporary 10-12 acre fenced enclosure for the Wood Bison Restoration Project - Construction of associated facilities: camping area, outhouse, ATV and landing area - Selective clearing of trees and brush for site preparation - Construction of an 8-foot high, 6-inch mesh field fence with a 4-foot high-visibility safety fence - Periodic site occupation for 1-2 weeks at a time for bison management and release - Products/Equipment Requested: - Fencing materials for enclosure (8-foot high, 6-inch mesh field fencing, 4-foot high-visibility safety fence) - All-terrain vehicle (ATV) for construction and management - Bear-proof storage crib for equipment - Fuel storage containers (5-gallon jugs, impermeable containment) - Services Requested: - Selective tree and brush clearing - Construction of enclosure and associated facilities - Periodic site occupation and management for bison release - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Environmental protection measures for fuel storage and spill prevention - Use of bear-proof storage for equipment - All personnel, materials, and bison transported by aircraft; limited ATV use - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a permit application rather than a procurement for goods or services.

Description

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game has applied for a land use permit to establish a temporary storage and holding area for wood bison as part of the Wood Bison Restoration Project. The project involves constructing a 10-12-acre fenced enclosure, camping area, outhouse, ATV, and landing area on the west bank of Mardow Lake, adjacent to the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge. The site will be occupied periodically for 1-2 weeks at a time, with construction starting in summer 2026 and the permit requested for a 5-year term. Public comments are invited until June 4, 2026.

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