Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #2026-0500-0284
Alaska Career Guide Project Coordination and CTE Support Services
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
April 18, 2026
Identifier
2026-0500-0284
NAICS
611430, 923110
This opportunity seeks a contractor to coordinate and enhance the Alaska Career Guide Project for the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED), Division of Innovation and Education Excellence. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) - Division of Innovation and Education Excellence - Scope of Work: - Coordinate and strengthen the Alaska Career Guide Project statewide - Support collaboration among school districts, workforce partners, and postsecondary institutions - Provide professional development, mentoring, and coaching for career guides - Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and facilitate regional partnerships - Deliver annual reports and convenings - Ensure high-quality, consistent implementation and support sustainable expansion of career pathway and Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities aligned with Alaska’s workforce needs - Products/Services Requested: - Professional services for project coordination, mentoring, KPI monitoring, and partnership facilitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Evidence of an Alaska business license for subcontractors - Compliance with state and federal regulations - Submission of detailed proposal forms (offeror information, experience, methodology, management plan) - Contract Value: - Up to $600,000 per year - Initial term with two optional one-year renewals - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a professional services contract
Description
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED), Division of Innovation and Education Excellence (IEE), is seeking a contractor to coordinate and strengthen the implementation of the Alaska Career Guide Project. The contractor will support collaboration among school districts, workforce partners, and postsecondary institutions by providing direct support to career guides and participating districts through professional development, mentoring, and monitoring of key performance indicators. The work aims to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation across regions, prioritizing fidelity to the existing Career Guide model while supporting sustainable expansion of career pathway and CTE opportunities aligned with Alaska’s regional workforce needs.