The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to lease Lot 1, Block 800, consisting of approximately 96,411 square feet (Lease ADA-70741 to Successive Lease ADA-72888), at Barrow Airport for five (5) years. Applicant: North Slope Borough. Annual rent: $31,726.49 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: aeronautical – operation and maintenance of combination office building, warehouse, and freight forwarding facility; loading and unloading of air freight for storage, reshipping and redistribution; aircraft parking and maintenance.

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 17, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to execute 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 Johnna Merculief, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-2849. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711 for assistance.

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