RFP 2026-1600-0028: Behavioral Health Provider Support Organization
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1625-076
- State
- Alaska
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from aws.state.ak.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
The State of Alaska's Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking a Behavioral Health Provider Support Organization through RFP 2026-1600-0028, specifically targeting a contractor with specialized expertise in the Behavioral Health Medicaid system to support implementation of the Behavioral Health Reform 1115 Waiver Demonstrations. The primary objectives include developing strategies to recruit regional Medicaid behavioral health providers, improving service access across Alaska's nine regions, and supporting provider enrollment processes. Key deliverables encompass creating provider mapping assessments, developing annual action plans, conducting provider recruitment activities, and maintaining comprehensive tracking and reporting systems. Required qualifications include at least five years of experience in provider recruitment for behavioral health services, Medicaid behavioral health services, and working with tribal health programs. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical criteria, cost, and potential Alaska bidder preferences, with a total of 1,000 available evaluation points. The solicitation was issued on June 27, 2025, with proposals due by July 31, 2025, at 12:00 pm Alaska Time, and an estimated contract award date of November 10, 2025.
The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does indicate potential Alaska bidder and veteran preferences in the evaluation process. The proposed contract will run for approximately three years with five one-year optional renewals, with an initial budget of $990,000 and a total estimated budget of $2,640,000 over eight years. The contractor will be required to provide a one-time communication credit of $30,000 to the state and must ensure key personnel meet specific experience requirements, including an Executive Director and a Provider Relations Manager. The RFP emphasizes working with approximately 180 providers across nine behavioral health regions and requires integration with existing tribal health programs and the state's behavioral health infrastructure. The project involves up to 20 provider visit trips per year and additional trips to Juneau or Anchorage, with a focus on creating an integrated, recovery-oriented behavioral health care system that addresses Alaska's unique geographical challenges.
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Update #5 · Latest ·
Issue Date: June 27, 2025 Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: August 21, 2025 @ 12:00pm Alaska Time Procurement Officer: Ashley Palembas Email: Ashley.Palembas@alaska.gov Summary: The Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is soliciting proposals for a Behavioral Health Provider Support Organization with demonstrated specialized expertise in the Behavioral Health Medicaid System to partner in fully implementing and realizing the services available under the Behavioral Health Reform 1115 Waiver Demonstrations. Please see attached for further detail. ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #1 has been issued. Date: July 10, 2025 This amendment is being issued to update the RFP and answer a potential offeror question. Please see attached for further detail ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #2 has been issued. Date: July 23, 2025 This amendment is being issued to update the proposal deadline, RFP, Submittal Forms, and answer potential offeror questions. Please see attached for further detail ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #3 has been issued. Date: July 24, 2025 This amendment is being issued to update the RFP. Please see attached for further detail ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #4 has been issued. Date: July 29, 2025 This amendment is being issued to add a Pre-Proposal Teleconference on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am. Please see attached for further detail ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #5 has been issued. Date: August 6, 2025 This amendment is being issued to extend the deadline for receipt of proposals, update the RFP, and answer potential offeror questions. Please see attached for further detail
Update #4 ·
Issue Date: June 27, 2025 Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: August 14, 2025 @ 12:00pm Alaska Time Procurement Officer: Ashley Palembas Email: Ashley.Palembas@alaska.gov Summary: The Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is soliciting proposals for a Behavioral Health Provider Support Organization with demonstrated specialized expertise in the Behavioral Health Medicaid System to partner in fully implementing and realizing the services available under the Behavioral Health Reform 1115 Waiver Demonstrations. Please see attached for further detail. ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #1 has been issued. Date: July 10, 2025 This amendment is being issued to update the RFP and answer a potential offeror question. Please see attached for further detail ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #2 has been issued. Date: July 23, 2025 This amendment is being issued to update the proposal deadline, RFP, Submittal Forms, and answer potential offeror questions. Please see attached for further detail ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #3 has been issued. Date: July 24, 2025 This amendment is being issued to update the RFP. Please see attached for further detail ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #4 has been issued. Date: July 29, 2025 This amendment is being issued to add a Pre-Proposal Teleconference on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am. Please see attached for further detail
Update #3 ·
Issue Date: June 27, 2025 Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: August 14, 2025 @ 12:00pm Alaska Time Procurement Officer: Ashley Palembas Email: Ashley.Palembas@alaska.gov Summary: The Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is soliciting proposals for a Behavioral Health Provider Support Organization with demonstrated specialized expertise in the Behavioral Health Medicaid System to partner in fully implementing and realizing the services available under the Behavioral Health Reform 1115 Waiver Demonstrations. Please see attached for further detail. ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #1 has been issued. Date: July 10, 2025 This amendment is being issued to update the RFP and answer a potential offeror question. Please see attached for further detail ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #2 has been issued. Date: July 23, 2025 This amendment is being issued to update the proposal deadline, RFP, Submittal Forms, and answer potential offeror questions. Please see attached for further detail ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #3 has been issued. Date: July 24, 2025 This amendment is being issued to update the RFP. Please see attached for further detail
Update #2 ·
Issue Date: June 27, 2025 Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: July 31, 2025 @ 12:00pm Alaska Time Procurement Officer: Ashley Palembas Email: Ashley.Palembas@alaska.gov Summary: The Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is soliciting proposals for a Behavioral Health Provider Support Organization with demonstrated specialized expertise in the Behavioral Health Medicaid System to partner in fully implementing and realizing the services available under the Behavioral Health Reform 1115 Waiver Demonstrations. Please see attached for further detail. ================================================================================= Notice: Amendment #1 has been issued. Date: July 10, 2025 This amendment is being issued to update the RFP and answer a potential offeror question. Please see attached for further detail
Update #1 ·
Issue Date: June 27, 2025 Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: July 31, 2025 @ 12:00pm Alaska Time Procurement Officer: Ashley Palembas Email: Ashley.Palembas@alaska.gov Summary: The Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is soliciting proposals for a Behavioral Health Provider Support Organization with demonstrated specialized expertise in the Behavioral Health Medicaid System to partner in fully implementing and realizing the services available under the Behavioral Health Reform 1115 Waiver Demonstrations. Please see attached for further detail. ==================================================================================
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