RFP 2027-2000-0099 Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services - Amendment 2

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Corrections is asking businesses to submit proposals to provide behavioral health services (mental health and related care) to people in custody at four locations: Bethel, Ketchikan, Nome and Seward. This is Amendment 2, which adds answers to vendor questions and changes to the Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposals are due November 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm.

Why was this notice issued?

The Department of Corrections is required by law to provide comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals in custody. Because of continued staffing shortages, and to provide constitutionally mandated services, it is seeking outside providers. Amendment 2 was issued to share questions and answers and changes to the RFP; Amendment 1 changed the proposal due date.

What action is being taken?

The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is soliciting proposals under Request for Proposals (RFP) 2027-2000-0099 for comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals in custody at four department locations, and has issued amendments with questions and answers, changes to the RFP, and a new due date.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services; vendors interested in providing behavioral health services; individuals in custody at department locations in Bethel, Ketchikan, Nome and Seward.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Nov 25, 2026 17 days from today.

“Proposal Due Date — 11/25/2026 2:00pm”

Ways to respond

Email (register with procurement contact) allan.oyao@alaska.gov

What to include

Reference RFP 2027-2000-0099. If you download the attached files and intend to submit a bid, you must contact Mr. Allan Oyao to register so you receive later amendments and are added to the vendor list. If you do not register and you submit a bid, your bid may be considered non-responsive. See the attached RFP and amendments for full proposal requirements. 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 28, 2026: Amendment 2 notice published
Nov 25, 2026: Proposals due by 2:00 pm
Nov 26, 2026: Notice archive date

Original notice text

Amendment #2 Please see attached amendment below for Q&A's and changes to the RFP. *************************************************************************************************************** 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 comprehensive 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 comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals in custody at four (4) department locations. 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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