ITB 2024-0200-0326 Rural Air Carriers - Medicaid Travel

The State of Alaska's Department of Administration, through the Office of Procurement and Property Management, is seeking bids to establish a multiple award, multi-term contract for non-emergency Rural Air Carrier services specifically for Medicaid recipients. The contract aims to set compensatory rates for these services, which are intended to facilitate transportation for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries in rural areas, but it excludes non-scheduled charter flights. Additionally, state employees across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as University of Alaska employees, may purchase travel under the contract's terms on a voluntary basis. The solicitation emphasizes that the rates established are not applicable to charter services and are focused solely on Medicaid-related transportation needs. The procurement process was initiated with a posting date of May 14, 2024, with responses due by June 4, 2024. The contract size is estimated to range between five million and twenty million dollars, reflecting the anticipated scope of services. The NAICS code associated with this solicitation is 531312, indicating a focus on air transportation services. Interested parties can find further details and submit responses through the Alaska State online procurement portal. This initiative aims to improve access to healthcare for rural populations by ensuring reliable air transportation options for Medicaid recipients.