DCRA Lower Yukon/Juneau Flood Needs Assessment & Action Plan

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development's Division of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Unmet Needs Assessment (UNA) and Action Recovery Plan (ARP) targeting the Lower Yukon Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) and Juneau. This procurement opportunity, identified by RFP 08 260000001 1, requires qualified offerors to develop a detailed assessment and strategic action plan addressing flood-related challenges in these regions. The primary objectives include thoroughly documenting unmet community needs, developing comprehensive recovery strategies, and creating actionable recommendations for mitigating flood impacts. Proposals must be submitted through the state's IRIS-VSS procurement system, with a firm deadline of April 11, 2023. The primary contact for this procurement is Kaiden Ward, a Procurement Specialist, who can be reached at kaiden.ward@alaska.gov for any procedural or technical questions related to the solicitation.

The procurement has a defined budget of $350,000, with proposals exceeding this amount considered non-responsive. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation appears open to qualified vendors capable of conducting complex regional needs assessments and developing strategic recovery plans. The contract will specifically serve the Anchorage Municipality and target flood-related challenges in the Lower Yukon REAA and Juneau regions. Potential respondents should demonstrate expertise in environmental assessment, community resilience planning, and comprehensive disaster recovery strategies. The competitive nature of the procurement suggests that technical capability, prior experience with similar regional assessments, and cost-effectiveness will likely be key evaluation criteria. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation available through the state's IRIS-VSS system to ensure complete compliance with all submission requirements and technical specifications.