RFI 26-005 Peer Support Professional Services Certification

The State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, issued Request for Information RFI 26-005 to identify qualified parties capable of providing ongoing administration and enhancement of the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program. The primary objective is to ensure consistent statewide certification operations to support workforce development and quality in behavioral health services. The scope of work includes maintaining certification and recertification policies, updating the certification manual, managing an applicant database, maintaining a public-facing website, and conducting public outreach. The program emphasizes a multi-level certification structure focused on practical skills and includes a Traditional Peer Support designation to ensure services are culturally responsive for Alaska Native communities. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not obligate the state to conduct a formal solicitation or award a contract. Interested parties must submit their responses via email to Haley Wilkinson by 2:00 PM AKST on April 21, 2026. Submissions should be in Microsoft format and must include company identification, organizational qualifications, proposed staffing approaches, estimated costs, project timelines, and transition plans. All responses are subject to the Alaska Public Records Act, though proprietary data may be kept confidential upon written request. The state is specifically seeking information regarding the respondent's ability to initiate work within the next six months and their experience with Alaska Medicaid and lived experience professionals.