Alaska Online Public Notices #26-005

RFI: Administration and Enhancement of Peer Support Specialist Certification Program

The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking information from qualified vendors to support and enhance the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health - Office: Division of Finance and Management Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Ongoing administration and enhancement of the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program - Maintain an advisory group of stakeholders - Update policies and procedures for certification and recertification - Revise and maintain a comprehensive certification manual - Manage a database to track applicants and certified individuals - Create and maintain a public-facing website - Conduct public outreach and education - Process applications and renewals - Provide overall program management to ensure consistent statewide operations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Experience with culturally responsive services for Alaska Native communities - Familiarity with Alaska Medicaid is preferred - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed; focus is on service capabilities and relevant experience - Respondents should be able to initiate work within six months of a future solicitation - Place of Performance: - State of Alaska Department of Health (statewide program) - This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather vendor qualifications and capabilities for potential future procurement; no contract will be awarded at this stage.

Description

The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking information from qualified parties interested in providing ongoing administration and enhancement of a Peer Support Specialist Certification Program. The program includes maintaining an advisory group, policies and procedures, a certification manual, a database, and a public website. The department is gathering information to potentially prepare a future solicitation but is not currently initiating procurement.

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