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RFP 2527H098 ATLAS Replacement Project -Federally Funded - AMENDED

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking proposals from companies to provide a modern, cloud-based system for scheduling and managing ferry crews for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). The new system will replace the current crew dispatching system, called ATLAS. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM Alaska Time on September 11, 2026, and five amendments have been issued.

Why was this notice issued?

The department wants to replace its current crew dispatching system, ATLAS, and is using a federally funded Request for Proposal (RFP) to choose a vendor. The notice has been updated with five amendments that answer vendor questions, change the proposal deadline, change sections and attachments of the RFP, and add Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provisions and required forms.

What action is being taken?

The department plans to award one contract to a qualified firm for a Software as a Service (SaaS) or Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) crew scheduling and management system. The system must automate complex crew scheduling for 9 vessels while handling three separate union bargaining units, each with its own contract rules, seniority rules and scheduling limits.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS); software firms offering crew scheduling systems; three union bargaining units representing AMHS crews.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Sep 11, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM prevailing Alaska Time on September 11, 2026.”

Ways to respond

  • Submit proposal as directed in the RFP documents See RFP 2527H098 and its amendments. Faxed or oral proposals will not be accepted.
  • Email (register to receive amendments / request documents) chris.hunt@alaska.gov
  • Phone (907) 465-8448

What to include

Bid documents can be downloaded from the Online Public Notice website or requested from the Procurement Officer. Anyone who downloads the solicitation must register with the Procurement Officer to receive later amendments; failing to do so may result in the offer being rejected. Amendment #1 and Amendment #3 are mandatory return amendments; Amendments #2, #4 and #5 are not. Faxed or oral proposals will not be accepted. Bidders with disabilities who need aids, services or special changes to take part should contact the Division of Supply & Services no later than ten (10) days before bid opening.

Contact

Chris Hunt, Procurement Officer
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
chris.hunt@alaska.gov
(907) 465-8448

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Aug 21, 2026: Notice published
  • Sep 11, 2026: Proposals due by 2:00 PM prevailing Alaska Time

Original notice text

Amendment #5 The purpose of this Amendment #5 is to: Provide answers to questions received Amendment #5 is not a mandatory return Amendment. Amendment #4 The purpose of this Amendment #4 is to: Provide answers to questions received Amendment #4 is not a mandatory return Amendment. Amendment #3 The purpose of this Amendment #3 is to: • Modify the deadline for proposal submission • Provide answers to questions received • Modify Sections of the RFP • Modify attachments of the RFP Amendment #3 is a mandatory return amendment Amendment #2 The purpose of this Amendment #2 is to: • Modify the deadline for Proposal Submission Amendment #2 is not a mandatory return amendment Amendment #1 The purpose of this Amendment #1 is to: • Provide answers to questions received • Modify Sections of the RFP • Modify Attachments of the RFP • Provide Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provisions and required forms Amendment #1 is a mandatory return amendment This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to result in a single contract award to a qualified firm to provide a modern, cloud-based crew scheduling and management system for AMHS ferry operations. This procurement seeks a Software as a Service (SaaS) or Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution to replace AMHS's current crew dispatching system, ATLAS. The new system must automate complex crew scheduling for a fleet of 9 vessels while managing three distinct union bargaining units, each with unique contractual requirements, seniority rules, and scheduling constraints. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM prevailing Alaska Time on September 11, 2026 faxed or oral proposals will not be accepted. Copies of bid documents may be downloaded (Adobe Acrobat format) from this Online Public Notice website. If you download the solicitation, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed below to receive subsequent amendments. Failure to contact the Procurement Officer may result in the rejection of your offer. Copies of the solicitation documents are also available upon request from the Procurement Officer. Chris Hunt, Procurement Officer Voice: (907) 465-8448 Fax: (907) 465-3124 E-Mail: chris.hunt@alaska.gov NONDISCRIMINATION: The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C §§ 2000d to 2000d4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. BIDDERS WITH DISABILITIES: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this procurement should contact the Division of Supply & Services at one of the following numbers no later than ten (10) days prior to bid opening to make any necessary arrangements. https://dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml

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