The Alaska State Legislature, Legislative Budget and Audit Committee is seeking sealed proposals from qualified firms to perform an independent study to identify, evaluate, and analyze the primary cost drivers within the State of Alaska’s Department of Corrections (DOC). The purpose of the study is to provide the Legislature with an objective, comprehensive assessment of the factors contributing to increases in DOC’s expenditures, to identify opportunities for cost savings, and to inform policy and budget decisions for long-term fiscal sustainability.   

Please see attached: RFP 27-33-01 Department of Correction Cost Driver Study for more details about the solicitation.

Important Notices to potential Offerors:

Pre-Proposal Teleconference: All Prospective Offerors are encouraged to call into the pre-proposal teleconference. This pre-proposal teleconference will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM, Alaska Time. To attend, Offerors must call into the teleconference lines provided within the RFP on page 17.

Registration with Procurement Manager: If you are receiving this solicitation from the State of Alaska Online Public Notices website or through email, you must register with the Procurement Manager to receive subsequent amendments.  Registration should be in writing and email is preferred. Contact information is shown below. Failure to register with the procurement manager may result in rejection of your offer.

Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: Proposals must be received by the Procurement Manager no later than 12:00 PM Alaska Time on September 18, 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted.

The Alaska State Legislature complies with the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the Procurement Manager, no later than ten (10) days before proposals are due to make any necessary arrangements. Contact information is shown below.

JC Kestel, Procurement Manager
PH: 907-465-3763
TDD: 907-465-4980
Email: LAA.Procurement@AKLeg.gov