The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-07664 (Parcel A-1), consisting of approximately 312,200 square feet, at McGrath Airport for an additional 5 years.  Applicant:  Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry.  Annual rent:  $6,587.42.  Authorized uses:  Aeronautical – Fire retardant bomber loading area, aircraft fuel storage, aircraft refueling, aircraft parking and other operations in support of fire fighting mission.

This is an application filed under AS 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed lease term extension without competition.  Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., January 8, 2018, after which the Department will determine whether or not to extend the lease.  The Department’s decision will be sent only to persons who submit written comment or objection to the Department, at the address and by the date and time specified in this notice, and include their return address.  Information is available from Vickie L. Swain, Aviation Leasing, Anchorage Office, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519, (907) 269-0742.  Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call TDD (907) 269-0473.

The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments.