RFI 02-104-26 Classification and Pay Plan Update- Amendment Two, and One

The State of Alaska's Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Personnel (DOP) is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI 02-104-26) from qualified vendors, consultants, and subject matter experts to develop a modernized position classification and pay plan. The procurement aims to address key findings from the 2025 Statewide Salary Study and create a streamlined, equitable framework for approximately 1,086 job classes affecting 14,500 full-time state employees. Required deliverables include strategies, tools, and frameworks for classification and compensation system redesign, with specific emphasis on consolidating job titles and developing a new classification structure. Respondents must provide detailed information about their experience in project management consulting for classification systems, including years of experience, general and benchmark costs, estimated project timelines, and implementation insights. The RFI requires comprehensive responses in PDF format, covering organizational capabilities, project approach, and potential risks. The submission deadline is February 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Alaska Time, with responses to be emailed to doa.oppm.procurement@alaska.gov.

The RFI has specific restrictions, including a requirement under Administrative Order 352 that disqualifies businesses supporting a boycott of Israel (with exceptions for businesses with fewer than 10 employees or contracts under $100,000). The State currently self-administers its classification system and does not have an incumbent contractor for these services. Existing infrastructure includes a CGI Advantage HRIS system and compensation data sources such as the National Compensation Association of State Governments (NCASG), Milliman annual Alaska compensation surveys, and Economic Research Institute (ERI). While no predetermined contract budget is specified, the State is open to vendor cost estimates through a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The project scope explicitly excludes developing or updating individual job descriptions but may include a Change Management Strategy based on vendor recommendations. All submitted records will become property of the State, and respondents must follow specific protective measures if they wish to maintain confidentiality under the Alaska Public Records Act.