The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $114 million contract Oct. 29 to Gilbane Federal, Providence, R.I., to overhaul the water distribution system at Base Kodiak, Alaska, where the service plans to homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters.
The contract covers design and construction, including upgrades to more than 8 miles of water mains and replacement of four storage tanks. The system will provide drinking water for personnel and families on base and a dedicated water supply for fire suppression at two operational aircraft hangars and other shore facilities.
The project is funded through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and is scheduled for completion in October 2031. The Coast Guard’s Civil Engineering Unit Juneau is overseeing the work.
“Our crews need modern, resilient shore capabilities to answer the call and get the mission done,” said Rear Adm. Jon Hickey, the Coast Guard’s deputy commandant for systems.
Base Kodiak, the Coast Guard’s largest operational installation, supports cutter and aviation operations in Alaska and the Arctic.
Projects planned or underway at Kodiak include a new fuel pier and upgrades to the cargo wharf to accommodate major cutters and icebreakers. The Coast Guard also awarded contracts in May for 30 additional family housing units and a child development center, with both projects expected to be completed in 2028.
