Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #27-33-01
Independent Study of Cost Drivers in Alaska Department of Corrections
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
27-33-01
NAICS
541690
The Alaska State Legislature's Legislative Budget and Audit Committee is seeking proposals for an independent study to analyze cost drivers within the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC). - Government Buyer: - Alaska State Legislature, Legislative Budget and Audit Committee - Procurement & Contracting Section - Scope of Work: - Conduct a comprehensive, objective assessment of factors contributing to DOC expenditures - Focus areas include personnel costs, healthcare, facility maintenance, inmate programming, operational efficiencies, and internal agency expenditures - Evaluate approximately 4,900 inmates in 13 correctional centers and 5,100 individuals in community corrections - Identify opportunities for cost savings and provide prioritized recommendations with estimated fiscal impacts and implementation timelines - Deliverables: - Comprehensive report - Presentations - Organization chart - Biweekly status reports - Unique Requirements: - Registration with procurement manager required for amendments - Accessibility accommodations available - Participation in a pre-proposal teleconference - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a request for professional consulting services - Contract term extends to March 2027, with key milestones for draft and final report submissions
Description
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 study aims to provide the Legislature with an objective, comprehensive assessment of factors contributing to increases in DOC expenditures, identify opportunities for cost savings, and inform policy and budget decisions for long-term fiscal sustainability. Proposals must be received by 12:00 PM Alaska Time on September 18, 2026. A pre-proposal teleconference is scheduled for September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Alaska Time.