Public Opinion and Policy Research services

The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) is soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for public opinion and policy research services, posted on May 18, 2026. This procurement seeks qualified and experienced research firms to conduct comprehensive research assessing public awareness, perceptions, and attitudes related to AIDEA's mission, programs, and project-related public policy issues. The scope of work includes research design, survey implementation, stakeholder analysis, data collection, reporting, and presentation of findings to inform strategic communications, policy development, and stakeholder engagement efforts. Deliverables encompass detailed research methodologies, survey instruments, stakeholder analyses, data collection outputs, and professional presentations of findings. Required qualifications include demonstrated expertise in public opinion research, policy research, survey design and implementation, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis, with a proven track record of delivering similar services to government entities. The RFP package establishes evaluation criteria based on consultant qualifications, project methodology, timeline feasibility, reporting standards, and alignment with AIDEA's strategic objectives; prospective bidders must review all RFP components, including addenda and supporting materials, to understand requirements and submission procedures, though specific response deadlines, site visit requirements, and bidders' conference details are contained within the complete RFP documentation.

The RFP package documentation does not explicitly identify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or current contractors in the available summary materials. Similarly, specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the posted information; interested firms should consult the complete AIDEA26-068 RFP package for detailed pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and any applicable socioeconomic or organizational eligibility restrictions. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are mentioned in the available summaries, though prospective bidders should thoroughly review all supporting exhibits and detailed project descriptions within the full RFP package to identify any technical specifications or integration needs relevant to their proposals. Organizations interested in responding should obtain the complete RFP package documentation to access comprehensive information regarding evaluation methodology, submission procedures, deadlines, and all terms and conditions governing this procurement opportunity.