RFP 2026-2000-0075 Alternatives to Violence Program (AVP) Workshop

The contract involves providing Alternatives to Violence Program (AVP) workshops at two Alaska correctional facilities, Hiland Mountain Correctional Center and Wildwood Correctional Center, to support inmate rehabilitation and violence prevention initiatives. It is structured as a professional services agreement governed by the State of Alaska’s standard contract provisions, including appendices covering general terms, liability, scope of work, and payment. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with federal and state laws, including ADA, civil rights, and anti-human trafficking statutes, and requires security clearances for personnel. Offerors must submit separate technical and cost proposals by October 7, 2025, with specific forms for experience, methodology, management, and certifications, each limited to five pages, and proposals must be emailed in PDF format within a 20 MB size limit. The evaluation process prioritizes technical merit—experience, understanding, methodology, and management—accounting for 50% of the total score, with cost accounting for 40%, and Alaska preferences up to 10%. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the Department to seek services elsewhere if necessary, and includes provisions for amendments, inspections, confidentiality, and termination for default. Payment will be made based on approved invoices submitted after work completion, with detailed reporting and adherence to performance schedules. Overall, the contract aims to secure qualified facilitators to deliver structured violence prevention workshops, ensuring compliance with rigorous contractual, security, and legal standards throughout the performance period.