Alaska Online Public Notices #2027-1600-0078

Statewide Reentry Support Services for Individuals Returning from Incarceration in Alaska

The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking a contractor to deliver statewide reentry support services for individuals returning from incarceration. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health - Procurement Officer: Alison Carpio - Scope of Services: - Support for approximately 500 individuals annually - Safe and sober transitional housing assistance - Employment assistance and job placement support - Comprehensive community support, including case management and coordination with state and community partners - Assistance with benefit applications and provision of reentrant items (transportation passes, hygiene vouchers, clothing, communication aids) - Requirements: - Contractor must have at least five years of direct experience in case management or reentry services - Must coordinate with community reentry providers across Alaska - Strict insurance and compliance certifications required - Alaska-specific bidder preferences apply - Contract Details: - Total evaluated cost not to exceed $2,034,375 - Initial contract term is one year, with options for four additional one-year renewals - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a qualified contractor to provide statewide support services aimed at promoting successful community reintegration, improving health and behavioral health outcomes, and reducing recidivism among individuals returning from incarceration. Services include support for safe and sober transitional housing, assistance with gaining employment, and establishing linkages to community-based supports. The contract is managed by the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, and targets recent reentrants from the Department of Corrections. The deadline for receipt of proposals is September 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Alaska Prevailing Time.

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