RFP 2026-1600-0028 - Amendment 1.pdf

Amendment #1 for RFP 2026-1600-0028 is a document issued by the State of Alaska's Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, updating the original Request for Proposal for a Behavioral Health Provider Support Organization. The amendment, dated 7/10/2025, introduces changes to multiple sections of the original RFP, including updates to the Scope of Work, Deliverables, and Service Level Agreement sections. Specifically, the amendment modifies six key areas: implementation/operational phase requirements, staffing requirements, timing for Regional Provider Capacity Development & Support Annual Action Plan, staffing and travel requirements, and reporting sections. Offerors are instructed to use Submittal Form A to acknowledge the amendment and can find detailed questions and answers in an accompanying Excel spreadsheet on the State of Alaska's Online Public Notice website.

The amendment does not provide specific pricing details but is part of a larger procurement effort for a contract estimated at $990,000 initially, with a total potential budget of $2,640,000 over eight years. The contract aims to support the implementation of the Behavioral Health Reform 1115 Waiver Demonstrations, focusing on recruiting and supporting approximately 180 providers across nine behavioral health regions. The procurement seeks a contractor with specialized expertise in the Behavioral Health Medicaid system, with requirements including experience in provider recruitment, working with tribal health programs, and developing strategies to improve service access across Alaska. The amendment indicates ongoing refinement of the RFP to clarify expectations and address potential offerors' questions, suggesting a collaborative approach to finalizing the solicitation.