RFP #2027-2000-0045 Test Administrator for Inmate Adult Education Program

The Alaska Department of Corrections is requesting proposals for a Test Administrator to deliver General Educational Development (GED) examinations to incarcerated students at Goose Creek Correctional Center, Palmer Correctional Center, and Anchorage Correctional Center under RFP #2027-2000-0045, with proposals due at 2:00 PM Alaska Time on August 13, 2026. The Alaska Offeror Preference applies, awarding 100 of 1,000 evaluation points to vendors holding a valid Alaska business license prior to the proposal deadline.

Two separate firm fixed-price awards are anticipated. Award #1 covers Goose Creek Correctional Center and Point Mackenzie Correctional Farm at a budgeted $18,720 annually with up to 192 hours of service (16 hours or 4 testing sessions per month in 4-hour blocks). Award #2 covers Palmer Correctional Center and Anchorage Correctional Complex at a budgeted $28,800 annually with up to 480 hours plus two-hour travel allowance per testing session. Proposals exceeding these budgeted amounts are non-responsive. The contract commences September 1, 2026, extends through June 30, 2027, with two optional renewal periods through August 31, 2029. All direct and indirect costs, including travel, lodging, licensing, mileage, and per diem for one person per award annually, must be included in the cost proposal.

The Test Administrator must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain Pearson Vue Testing Administrator certification within one month of award notification. All personnel must pass Department of Corrections security background investigations and comply with correctional facility security protocols before commencing work.

Evaluation is scored at 1,000 points: Experience and Qualifications (200 points), Understanding of the Project (100 points), Methodology (100 points), Management Plan (100 points), Contract Cost (400 points), and Alaska Offeror Preference (100 points if applicable). The evaluation committee will complete assessments by August 20, 2026, with a Notice of Intent to Award issued by August 21, 2026. Vendors must register with procurement officer Benjamin Baker at benjamin.baker@alaska.gov or (907) 269-5909 to receive amendments and be added to the vendor list; failure to register may render a submitted bid non-responsive.