State to issue gravel extraction permit near Cooper Landing

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources plans to issue a contract allowing Foster Construction, LLC to extract 7,500 cubic yards of gravel from a 65-acre site at milepost 40.5 of the Sterling Highway near Cooper Landing.

The department posted notice May 14 that it intends to issue the material sale contract under a negotiated process rather than competitive bidding. The contract, identified as ADL 231210 and 234849, is subject to AS 38.05.555 and authorizes extraction under 11 AAC 71.090(d), which allows the DNR commissioner to negotiate sales of state materials without competitive bidding when specific circumstances exist, such as for public infrastructure needs.

The site sits on Section 16 state school trust land in a heavily traveled corridor between Kenai Peninsula communities and popular fishing areas. State school trust lands are managed by DNR to generate revenue for public education through resource extraction and sales.

Alaska News previously reported that the state has issued similar gravel extraction contracts for road projects near Deadhorse, Lake Louise, and Eureka.

Questions about the contract can be directed to Naelene Matsumiya at [email protected] or 907-269-8555.