Alaska Online Public Notices #224443

Proposed Sale of State Land to Alaska Railroad Corporation for Track Realignment

This opportunity involves the proposed noncompetitive sale of state-owned land to the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) for critical rail infrastructure improvements. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) - OEMs and Vendors: - Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) (sole vendor and end user) - Products/Services Requested: - Sale of approximately 6.31 acres of state-owned land (two parcels) near Alaska Railroad mileposts 379.6-379.8 - Purpose: Mainline track realignment to address Nenana River bank erosion and ensure safe, efficient rail operations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Land to be sold at appraised fair market value - ARRC responsible for survey and appraisal costs - Sale subject to existing authorizations, third-party interests, and local zoning/platting authority - Land may be reconveyed to the state if no longer needed for railroad purposes - Public comments are solicited as part of the decision process

Description

The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, is conducting a public notice for a noncompetitive sale of approximately 6.31 acres of state-owned land to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. The property includes two parcels located within Sections 13 and 24, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska, near mileposts 379.6 to 379.8, approximately 20 miles north of Healy in the Denali Borough. The sale aims to enable mainline track realignment to address ongoing Nenana River bank erosion and maintain safe rail operations. Public comments are invited until August 14, 2026, with a response deadline of August 15, 2026.

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