Sourcewell RFP # 110724 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness, Implementation, and Support Services

The contract pertains to a solicitation issued by the State of Alaska, on behalf of Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based local government and service cooperative, seeking proposals for AI readiness, implementation, and support services. The goal is to establish a contractual solution that can be utilized by Sourcewell’s extensive network of participating entities, which include government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, tribal governments, and other public organizations across the United States and Canada. The procurement process emphasizes the importance of submitting proposals exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal by the deadline of November 7, 2024, at 4:30 PM Central Time, with late submissions being ineligible for consideration. The scope of the contract involves a project valued between 5 million and 20 million dollars, focusing on AI-related services aligned with the NAICS code 541512, which covers computer systems design services. The Alaska Department of Administration, through its designated contact, Joshua Hartman, is overseeing the solicitation, with the contract expected to support AI readiness, implementation, and ongoing support efforts. The procurement process was initiated on September 23, 2024, and proposals are due by November 14, 2024. The contract aims to facilitate advanced AI solutions across multiple public sector entities, fostering technological advancement and operational efficiency within the participating organizations.