RFP 2027-2000-0098 Statewide Behavioral Health Services - Amendment 4

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Corrections is asking businesses and providers to submit proposals to give in-person and some telehealth behavioral health (mental health and related) services to people in custody at all 13 department locations statewide. The department may award at least two and up to four contracts. This posting adds Amendment 4, which makes changes to the Request for Proposals (RFP); proposals are due November 11, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

Why was this notice issued?

The department is required by law to provide behavioral health services to individuals in custody. Because of continued staffing shortages, and to provide constitutionally required services, it is seeking outside providers. Amendment 4 was issued to make changes to the RFP.

What action is being taken?

The department is soliciting proposals under RFP 2027-2000-0098 for statewide in-person and limited telehealth behavioral health services at all thirteen department locations. It plans to award multiple contracts (at least two and up to four), depending on receiving enough responsive proposals. Four amendments have been issued: Amendments 1 and 3 changed the proposal due date, Amendment 2 provided questions and answers, and Amendment 4 makes changes to the RFP.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services; behavioral health service providers interested in submitting proposals; individuals in custody statewide.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Nov 11, 2026 3 days from today.

“Proposal Due Date — 11/11/2026 2:00pm”

Ways to respond

Email allan.oyao@alaska.gov

What to include

Refer to RFP 2027-2000-0098 and review all attached amendments (A1–A4). Anyone who downloads the attached files and intends to submit a bid must contact Mr. Allan Oyao to register, so they receive later amendments and are added to the vendor list. If you do not register and submit a bid, your bid may be considered non-responsive. Submission instructions are in the attached RFP document. Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids or services to participate should contact Allan Oyao.

Contact

Allan Oyao
Alaska Department of Corrections
allan.oyao@alaska.gov

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 24, 2026: Notice published
Nov 11, 2026: Proposals due by 2:00 pm
Nov 12, 2026: Notice archive date

Original notice text

Amendment #4 Please see attached amendment below for changes to the RFP. *************************************************************************************************************** Amendment #3 Please see attached amendment below for proposal due date change. *************************************************************************************************************** Amendment #2 Please see attached amendment below for Q&A's. *************************************************************************************************************** Amendment #1 Please see attached amendment below for proposal due date change. *************************************************************************************************************** The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (department), is statutorily responsible for providing behavioral health services to individuals in custody. Due to continued staffing shortages, and in order to provide constitutionally mandated services, the department is soliciting proposals to provide in-person and limited telehealth behavioral health services to individuals in custody statewide at all thirteen (13) department locations. The department seeks to maintain sufficient contract sources to meet ongoing statewide needs; therefore, this RFP allows for multiple awards. It is anticipated that at minimum two (2) and up to four (4) separate contracts may be awarded, contingent upon the receipt of a sufficient number of responsive proposals. Email Address: allan.oyao@alaska.gov If you download the attached file/s and intend to submit a bid, you must contact Mr. Oyao to register with him to receive subsequent amendments and so you can be added to the vendor list. If you fail to do so and you submit a bid your bid may be considered non-responsive. The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids or services in order to participate in this procurement should contact Allan Oyao.

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