RFP Amendment 4.pdf

This is an amendment to a Request for Proposals issued by the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Administrative Services, for RFP #2026-1100-0138 regarding website modernization and ADA compliance services. The amendment extends the proposal submission deadline from February 19, 2026, to February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM prevailing Alaska Standard Time. Proposals must be received by the specified deadline as indicated by postmark or email timestamp, with late submissions not considered. The underlying project seeks to replace the agency's existing ColdFusion-based website with a modern, secure, and fully accessible content management system meeting WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards by the hard compliance deadline of April 26, 2026. Required submissions include completed Submittal Forms A-B and C, and Appendix F Federal Debarment certification. The project is anticipated to be completed by February 2027, with contract issuance expected on March 2, 2026.

Pricing is structured as a time and materials agreement based on the contractor's cost proposal, with payment made within 30 days of invoice approval. No specific budget range has been disclosed. Evaluation allocates 500 points to the project plan, 400 points to cost, and up to 100 points for Alaska offeror preference. No subcontractors or joint ventures are permitted, and all work must be performed in the United States. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in CMS design and development for public-sector agencies, proven expertise in legacy website migration, documented ADA/Section 508/WCAG compliance experience, and responsive design capabilities. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability of at least $300,000 combined single limit, commercial automobile liability of at least $300,000, and professional liability scaled by contract value. Contractors must provide annual SOC attestation reports and comply with State of Alaska Information Security Policies. Electronic submission is required to dfg.contracting@alaska.gov, with procurement officer Eric Verrelli available at eric.verrelli@alaska.gov or 907-465-6178.