Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #224596
30-Year Lease for Barge Moorage Facility in St. Michael, Alaska
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
224596
This opportunity concerns a long-term lease for a barge moorage facility in St. Michael, Alaska, managed by the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Northern Regional Land Office - Facility and Services: - 30-year tideland lease for approximately 0.6 acres - Existing barge moorage facility with wooden dock, platform, and stairs on boulders and gravel fill - Supports transfer of approximately 600,000 gallons of Jet A fuel and 350,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline annually - No new construction or additional improvements planned - Notable Requirements: - Performance guaranty: $1,000 with pollution liability insurance or $2.5 million without - Comprehensive general liability insurance naming the State as additional insured - Strict environmental compliance and site restoration obligations - Restrictions on subleasing and assignment - Lease subject to periodic reappraisal and compliance with all applicable regulations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a real property lease for an existing facility - Public comment is invited before a final decision is made
Description
This public notice concerns the application by Vitus Terminals, LLC for a 30-year tideland lease in St. Michael, Alaska. The lease is for the continued maintenance and operation of a barge moorage facility on state tidelands on the east coast of St. Michael, Norton Sound. The facility is used for transferring fuel and freight, with existing structures including a wooden dock, platform, and stairs. The public is invited to submit written comments by August 25, 2026.