The final phase of a U.S. Coast Guard initiative at Base Kodiak will inject more than $140 million in funding to construct 30 additional housing units, a child development center, and other infrastructure improvements in Alaska.
Two task orders were awarded in May to the Tutor Perini Corporation, a general contractor, and issued under the National Multiple Award Construction Contract III, according to the service in a June 12 press release. The first task order is valued at $81.8 million and involves constructing 15 family housing duplexes that feature 20 three-bedroom and 10 four-bedroom units. The second task order valued at $61.6 million supports construction of a 22,000-square-foot child development center and an 11,000-square-foot outdoor play area, with the former providing childcare services for more than 200 children.
The orders include site development, demolition, utility infrastructure, road and sidewalk pavement, landscaping, child play areas, a new water tank and soil, and water remediation.
The project will also include the replacement of the existing 653,800-gallon Aviation Hill water storage tank and associated tie-ins to the Base Kodiak water system to support fire protection and domestic water services, according to the Tutor Perini Corporation, which added that work is expected to begin immediately with substantial completion anticipated in November 2028.
“These new housing units and child development center represent a significant investment in the well-being of Coast Guard families stationed at Base Kodiak,” Capt. John Barresi, deputy assistant commandant of the Program Executive Office Shore, said in a statement. “By expanding access to quality housing, modern facilities, and essential services, we are ensuring our personnel—and their families—have the support they need to thrive, allowing our workforce to remain focused on fulfilling the Coast Guard’s vital mission in this region.”
Both projects mark the final phase of the Nemetz Park housing initiative that has already resulted in 50 new housing units at Base Kodiak. That previous effort, which was completed in 2025 on the 23-acre site previously home to housing developments from the 1970s, included 38 three-bedroom and 12 four-bedroom homes.
That project scope entailed extensive site preparation including demolition, clearing, grading, and the installation of essential infrastructure like curbs, sidewalks, roadways and utilities. A playground canopy structure was also relocated.
The Coast Guard is leveraging funds provided through the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Reconciliation and other previous appropriations, including a $25 billion investment provided by the FY25 budget reconciliation. The Coast Guard has already ordered over $13 billion in new fleet assets and capabilities.
Base Kodiak, the Coast Guard’s largest operational facility, is a critical U.S. presence in the Arctic region that supports surface and aviation operations.
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