RFP 2027-2000-0046 SUD Treatment Services - WCC - Amendment 7

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is soliciting proposals for substance use disorder treatment services at Wildwood Correctional Center in Kenai under RFP 2027-2000-0046, with proposals due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time (Amendment #7). Vendors must obtain a Department Approval Certificate from the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, demonstrating qualification to provide SUD treatment under 7 AAC 70.030; all staff must hold Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) full or provisional approval from DOH.

The scope requires comprehensive SUD services including screenings, assessments, brief interventions, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) at ASAM Level 3.5 serving 24 active participants in 26-week residential treatment, and Psycho-Educational programming at ASAM Level 0.5 serving 30 individuals in 12 sessions over six weeks. All services must be performed in person at Wildwood Correctional Complex, 10 Chugach Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611. The contract requires up to four full-time equivalent positions (one coordinator and support staff). Vendors must provide all office supplies, equipment, workbooks, curriculum materials, and administrative support. Virtual health services are not acceptable. No national accreditation is required; the department approval process may begin immediately during the proposal period with no specific timeline mandate.

The initial contract term runs September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with one optional renewal through June 30, 2028. This is a firm fixed-price contract with budget established by the Department of Corrections. Each FTE provides 1,984 billable hours annually. Monthly invoices are due by the last day of the following month, itemized by FTE, hours worked, and program name. The state pays invoices within 30 days and is eligible to receive a 5% discount for payment within 15 business days.

Contractor personnel are subject to background investigations, security clearance forms, and PREA employment disclosures at no cost to the contractor. Prospective bidders must register with Procurement Specialist Allan Oyao at allan.oyao@alaska.gov or (907) 269-5910 to receive amendments and be added to the vendor list; failure to register may result in non-responsive bid status.