REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - RFP 27-33-01 Department of Corrections Cost Driver Study

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
RETURN THIS PROPOSAL TO:
Legislative Affairs Agency, Procurement & Contracting Section
on behalf of the Alaska State Legislature Legislative Budget and Audit Committee
Issuing Office Mailing Address: State Capitol, 120 4th Street, Room 3, Juneau, AK 99801-1182
Issuing Office Hand Delivery Address: Terry Miller Legislative Building, 129 6th Street, Room
222, Juneau, AK
Email Address for Digital Delivery: LAA.Procurement@AKLeg.gov
RFP NO. 27-33-01
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS COST DRIVER STUDY
SEALED PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:00 PM ALASKA TIME ON
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026, AS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 1.02 (PROPOSAL SUBMISSION,
DELIVERY, AND ACCEPTANCE) OF THIS RFP.
Offerors Are Not Required To Return This Form
Under AS 36.30.020, the Alaska Legislative Council adopted procurement procedures that were
based on competitive principles consistent with AS 36.30 and adapted to the special needs of the
Legislative Branch. Therefore, the Legislative Branch follows its own procurement procedures
and is not subject to the procurement procedures of the Executive Branch. Copies of the Alaska
Legislative Procurement Procedures are available upon request or at:
https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/Attachment.aspx?id=161929
IMPORTANT NOTICE: You must register with the Procurement Manager listed in this
document to receive subsequent amendments to this Request for Proposals (RFP), whether you
received this RFP from the State of Alaska's "Online Public Notice" (OPN) website or another
source. Failure to register with the Procurement Manager may result in the rejection of your
proposal.
JC Kestel, Procurement Manager
PH: 907-465-3763
TDD: 907-465-4980
Email: LAA.Procurement@AKLeg.gov

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 4
1.01 PURPOSE OF THE RFP ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.02 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, DELIVERY, AND ACCEPTANCE ................................................................................................ 4
1.03 PHOTOCOPIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.04 CONTRACT TERM AND WORK SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................. 5
1.05 LOCATION OF WORK ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.06 HUMAN TRAFFICKING ........................................................................................................................................... 6
1.07 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.08 REVIEW OF RFP .................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.09 QUESTIONS RECEIVED PRIOR TO DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS ......................................................................... 7
1.10 AMENDMENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.11 NUMBER OF PROPOSALS; ALTERNATE PROPOSALS ..................................................................................................... 7
1.12 RIGHT OF REJECTION ............................................................................................................................................ 7
1.13 NON-AWARD OF CONTRACT .................................................................................................................................. 8
1.14 DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.15 SUBCONTRACTORS ............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.16 JOINT VENTURES ................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.17 OFFEROR'S CERTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................... 9
1.18 CONFLICT OF INTEREST ........................................................................................................................................ 10
1.19 PROJECT DIRECTOR ............................................................................................................................................ 10
1.20 ASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER ..................................................................................................................................... 11
1.21 BINDING ON SUCCESSORS .................................................................................................................................... 11
1.22 DISPUTE ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.23 VENUE AND APPLICABLE LAW .............................................................................................................................. 11
1.24 SEVERABILITY .................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.25 PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................... 11
1.26 RECORDS; AUDIT ............................................................................................................................................... 11
1.27 MATERIALS AND PROCESSES COVERED BY PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, OR COPYRIGHTS ....................................................... 11
1.28 OWNERSHIP AND REUSE OF DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................... 12
1.29 COVERAGE UNDER THE ETHICS LAW ...................................................................................................................... 12
1.30 CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATION .......................................................................................................................... 12
STANDARD PROPOSAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 13
2.01 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE .................................................................................................................................... 13
2.02 U.S. FUNDS ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.03 TAXES .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.04 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS ............................................................................................................................. 13
2.05 SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................... 13
2.06 CLARIFICATION OF OFFERS ................................................................................................................................... 13
2.07 OFFEROR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 14
2.08 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS ................................................................................................................................ 14
2.09 FEDERAL TAX ID ................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.10 ALASKA BUSINESS LICENSE, LEGAL ENTITY AND OTHER REQUIRED LICENSES .................................................................. 14
2.11 ALASKA BIDDER PREFERENCE ............................................................................................................................... 15
2.12 FORMULA USED TO CONVERT COST TO POINTS ....................................................................................................... 16
2.13 CONTRACT NEGOTIATION .................................................................................................................................... 17
2.14 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD - OFFEROR NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION ...................................................................... 17
2.15 PROTEST .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
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2.16 PRE-PROPOSAL TELECONFERENCE ......................................................................................................................... 17
STANDARD CONTRACT INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 19
3.01 FORMAT OF CONTRACT ....................................................................................................................................... 19
3.02 CONTRACT APPROVAL ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.03 PROPOSAL AS A PART OF THE CONTRACT ................................................................................................................ 19
3.04 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................... 19
3.05 APPLICABLE LAW ............................................................................................................................................... 19
3.06 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 19
3.07 CONTRACT FUNDING AND BUDGET ....................................................................................................................... 20
3.08 CONTRACT PAYMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.09 INFORMAL DEBRIEFING ....................................................................................................................................... 20
3.10 CONTRACT PERSONNEL ....................................................................................................................................... 21
3.11 INSPECTION & MODIFICATION - REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNACCEPTABLE DELIVERABLES ................................................... 21
3.12 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.13 BREACH OF CONTRACT ....................................................................................................................................... 21
3.14 INDEMNIFICATION .............................................................................................................................................. 21
3.15 CONTRACT AMENDMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 22
3.16 CONTRACT CHANGES - UNANTICIPATED AMENDMENTS ............................................................................................ 22
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 23
4.01 TIMING; UPCOMING ELECTION AND TRANSITION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ............................................................ 23
4.02 ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ................................................................................................................ 23
4.03 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES .................................................................................... 23
4.04 POPULATION MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................... 25
4.05 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................. 26
4.06 COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CENTERS ..................................................................................................................... 30
4.07 ELECTRONIC MONITORING .................................................................................................................................. 31
4.08 PRETRIAL, PROBATION, AND PAROLE..................................................................................................................... 31
4.09 HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SERVICES ................................................................................................................ 31
SCOPE OF WORK ............................................................................................................................................... 32
5.01 SCOPE OF WORK - OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................................ 32
5.02 SCOPE OF WORK GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 32
5.03 DELIVERABLES ................................................................................................................................................... 33
PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT .................................................................................................................. 34
6.01 PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT ....................................................................................................................... 34
6.02 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL FORMAT ............................................................................................................................ 34
6.03 OFFEROR'S SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL HOURS AND FEES ....................................................................................... 37
6.04 OFFEROR'S TOTAL COST STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 37
6.05 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS ................................................................................................................................ 38
EVALUATION CRITERIA ...................................................................................................................................... 39
7.01 EVALUATION PROCESS ........................................................................................................................................ 39
7.02 RELEVANT OFFEROR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS (20 PERCENT) ........................................................................ 39
7.03 PROJECT TEAM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS (20 PERCENT) ............................................................................... 40
7.04 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING (15 PERCENT) .............................................................................................................. 40
7.05 APPROACH TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT (10 PERCENT) ............................................................................................. 41
7.06 MANAGEMENT PLAN (15 PERCENT) ..................................................................................................................... 41
7.07 CONTRACT COST (20 PERCENT) ........................................................................................................................... 42
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SECTION ONE
Introduction and Instructions
1.01 Purpose of the RFP
The Alaska State Legislature, Legislative Budget and Audit Committee ("LBAC") is seeking
sealed proposals from qualified firms to perform an independent study to identify, evaluate, and
analyze the primary cost drivers within the State of Alaska's Department of Corrections (DOC).
The purpose of the study is to provide the Legislature with an objective, comprehensive assessment
of the factors contributing to increases in DOC's expenditures, to identify opportunities for cost
savings, and to inform policy and budget decisions for long-term fiscal sustainability.
1.02 Proposal Submission, Delivery, and Acceptance
An Offeror must submit and deliver its proposal in one sealed package to the issuing office
identified on page 1 of this RFP, or may email its proposal to the Procurement Manager at the
email address shown on page 1 of this RFP, no later than the date and time listed on page 1 of this
RFP as the deadline for receipt of proposals. If mailed or hand delivered, the package must be
marked on the outside to identify the RFP and the Offeror. If emailed, the email must contain the
RFP number in the subject line of the email.
An Offeror must prepare and submit the Offeror's COST PROPOSAL separately from the
Offeror's TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.
Only one (1) copy of the Offeror's COST PROPOSAL should be submitted-in a separate sealed
envelope or PDF document marked COST PROPOSAL-with the RFP number on the outside of
the envelope or with the RFP number in the subject line of the email that the PDF document is sent
in.
Only one (1) copy of the TECHNICAL PROPOSAL should be submitted-in a separate sealed
envelope or PDF document marked TECHNICAL PROPOSAL-with the RFP number on the
outside of the sealed envelope or the RFP number in the subject line of the email that the PDF
document is sent in.
Emailed proposals must be submitted as an attachment in PDF format. The PDF document should
be named in a format such as "Offeror A - Cost Proposal for RFP 27-33-01.pdf" ("Offeror A" is
the name of the Offeror).
Please note that the maximum size of a single email (including all text and attachments) that can
be received is 50 MB (megabytes). If the email containing the proposal exceeds this size, the
proposal must be sent in multiple emails that are each less than 50 megabytes and each email must
comply with the requirements described above. Please note that email transmission is not
instantaneous; the Procurement Manager recommends sending proposals with enough time to
ensure delivery by the deadline for receipt of proposals.
LBAC is not responsible for unreadable, corrupt, or missing attachments. It is the Offeror's
responsibility to contact the issuing office at (907) 465-3763 (voice) - or (907) 465-4980 (TDD)
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- to confirm that the emailed proposal has been received. Failure to follow the above instructions
may result in the proposal being found non-responsive and rejected.
Proposals must be received no later than the date and time listed on page 1 of this RFP as the
deadline for receipt of proposals. Faxed or oral proposals will not be accepted.
It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that its proposal and any issued RFP amendments
(signed by the Offeror) are in the issuing office prior to the scheduled proposal closing time. A
proposal will be rejected if the proposal or any signed amendments are not received prior to the
closing date and time.
1.03 Photocopies
Photocopied proposals are allowed.
1.04 Contract Term and Work Schedule
The contract term and work schedule set out herein represents the LBAC Chair's best estimate of
the schedule that will be followed. If a component of this schedule is delayed, the rest of the
schedule may be shifted by the same number of days, at the discretion of the LBAC Chair. The
project schedule may be adjusted by the LBAC Project Director with written notice to the
Contractor.
The length of the contract will be from the date the contract is signed by the LBAC Chair until
project completion, March, 2027.
The estimated RFP and project schedule is as follows:
August 24, 2026 Issue RFP
September 2, 2026 Pre-Proposal Teleconference
September 8, 2026 Deadline for Written Questions
September 18, 2026 Deadline for Receipt of Proposals
October 2, 2026 LBAC Issues Notice of Intent to Award a Contract
October 12, 2026 Contract Signed by the LBAC Chair and Project Begins
February 3, 2027 Draft Report Findings Submitted to DOC for Comment
February 17, 2027 Draft Report with DOC Comments to LBAC Project Director
February 24, 2027 Final Report Submitted to LBAC Chair
Note: All dates are approximate and subject to change.
1.05 Location of Work
The work is to be performed at the Contractor's location and in multiple locations in Alaska. Work
will be planned for hybrid execution-onsite sessions for collaborative activities such as
stakeholder interviews, workshops, and correctional facility inspections, with other tasks
performed remotely and coordinated in advance with the stakeholders. The Contractor must visit
each of the correctional centers, residential community centers, and pretrial and probation offices.
"Onsite" means physically present at DOC facilities to conduct interactive sessions, inspect
physical layouts, and review operations.
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The deliverables include at least three presentations to be given in-person in Juneau or Anchorage.
If the Contractor team members are in a time zone outside of Alaska, they must be available to
meet and conduct business with DOC and LBAC staff, as needed, during the hours of 8:00 am and
5:00 pm Alaska Time on State of Alaska workdays.
LBAC will not provide permanent workspace for the Contractor at all locations; however, it may
provide workspace in Legislative Information Offices (LIOs) subject to availability. Locations of
LIOs can be found at https://akleg.gov/lios.php.
The Contractor must include in their lump sum price proposal: all incidentals and travel costs
including transportation, lodging, and per diem costs sufficient to pay for travel to and within
Alaska.
Note: Access to remote institutions and field offices may be affected by weather, aviation
schedules, and ferry availability. Rescheduled flights and ferries should be anticipated during the
fall and winter months
1.06 Human Trafficking
By signature on the proposal, the Offeror certifies that the Offeror is not headquartered in a country
recognized as Tier 3 in the most recent United States Department of State's Trafficking in Persons
Report.
In addition, if the Offeror conducts business in but is not headquartered in a country recognized as
Tier 3 in the most recent United States Department of State's Trafficking in Persons Report, a
certified copy of the Offeror's policy against human trafficking must be submitted to LBAC prior
to contract award.
The most recent United States Department of State's Trafficking in Persons Report can be found
at the following website: https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-foreign-
assistance-humanitarian-affairs-and-religious-freedom/bureau-of-democracy-human-rights-and-
labor/office-to-monitor-and-combat-trafficking-in-persons
If an Offeror fails to comply with this paragraph, LBAC may reject, without liability, the Offeror's
proposal as non-responsive, cancel the intent to award to the Offeror, or cancel the resulting
Contract to the Offeror.
1.07 Americans with Disabilities Act
The Alaska State Legislature complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to
submit a proposal should contact the Procurement Manager no later than ten (10) days prior to the
deadline for receipt of proposals to make any necessary arrangements. If a request for special
arrangements is received less than ten (10) days prior to the deadline for receipt of proposals, the
LBAC will attempt to accommodate the request.
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1.08 Review of RFP
Offerors should carefully review this RFP, without delay, for defects and questionable or
objectionable material. Comments concerning defects and objectionable material must be made in
writing and received by the Procurement Manager at least ten (10) days prior to the deadline for
receipt of proposals. This will help prevent opening a defective RFP and exposure of an Offeror's
proposal upon which award could not be made. Protests by an Offeror based on any omission or
error, or on the content of the RFP, may be disallowed if the Offeror has not brought these faults
to the attention of the Procurement Manager, in writing, ten (10) days prior to the deadline for
receipt of proposals.
1.09 Questions Received Prior to Deadline for Receipt of Proposals
All questions must be directed to the Procurement Manager listed on the first page of this RFP.
Offerors or their agents may not contact any member of the Proposal Evaluation Committee (PEC)
or their staff or any member of the Legislature or their staff regarding this RFP.
Two types of questions generally arise. One may be answered by directing the questioner to a
specific section of the RFP. These questions may be answered over the telephone. The second type
is a question requiring the Procurement Manager to clarify or interpret part of the RFP or its intent;
this type of question must be submitted in writing, and responses to this type of question will be
given in writing via an amendment to the RFP.
All questions should be received by the Procurement Manager at least ten (10) days prior to the
deadline for receipt of proposals.
1.10 Amendments
If an amendment to this RFP is issued, it will be posted to the State of Alaska's Online Public
Notice (OPN) website and a courtesy notice may be provided to all who have registered with the
Procurement Manager. However, it remains the Offeror's responsibility to check the OPN for any
updates or amendments.
1.11 Number of Proposals; Alternate Proposals
Only one (1) proposal per Offeror will be evaluated. If an Offeror submits more than one (1)
proposal for evaluation, all prior proposals received by the Offeror will be rejected. See
paragraph 2.04 (Amendments to Proposals) for instructions to amend a proposal submitted prior
to the deadline for receipt of proposals.
Proposals that are not responsive to the type of work described in this RFP will be rejected.
1.12 Right of Rejection
Offerors must comply with all of the terms of this RFP, Alaska Legislative Procurement
Procedures, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations. The
Procurement Manager may reject any proposal that does not comply with all of the material terms,
conditions, or performance requirements of this RFP.
Offerors may not qualify or restrict the rights of the LBAC. If an Offeror does so, the Procurement
Manager may declare the proposal to be non-responsive and the proposal may be rejected.
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A proposal may be rejected if the proposal contains a material alteration or erasure that is not
initialed by the signer of the proposal.
The Procurement Manager may waive minor informalities that:
a) do not affect responsiveness;
b) are merely a matter of form or format;
c) do not change the relative standing or otherwise prejudice other offers;
d) do not change the meaning or scope of the RFP;
e) are trivial, negligible, or immaterial in nature;
f) do not reflect a material change in the work, services, or products requested; or
g) do not constitute a substantial reservation against a requirement or provision.
Furthermore, a proposal may be rejected in whole or in part when rejection is in the best interest
of the LBAC, as provided in sec. 130 of the Alaska Legislative Procurement Procedures.
1.13 Non-Award of Contract
This RFP does not obligate the LBAC to award a contract. The division is not liable for any costs
incurred in the preparation of a proposal.
1.14 Disclosure of Proposal Contents
All proposals and other material submitted become the property of the LBAC and may be returned
only at the LBAC's option. All proposal information, including detailed price and cost
information, will be confidential during the evaluation process and prior to the time a Notice of
Intent to Award a Contract (NIA) is issued. Thereafter, proposals will become public information.
Trade secrets and other proprietary information contained in proposals may be held confidential if
(1) the Offeror requests, in writing, that the information be held confidential; and (2) the
Procurement Officer agrees, in writing, to hold the information confidential. A request to hold
information confidential under this paragraph must be included with the Offeror's proposal, must
clearly identify the information the Offeror wishes to be held confidential, and must include a
statement that sets out the specific reasons for confidentiality for each portion of the proposal or
set of information covered by the request. Overly broad requests for confidentiality risk universal
denial. Unless the Procurement Manager agrees in writing to hold the requested information
confidential, that information will also become public after the NIA is issued.
1.15 Subcontractors
Subcontractors may be used to perform work under the contract. If an Offeror intends to use
subcontractors, the Offeror must identify in the proposal the names of the subcontractors and the
portions of the work the subcontractors will perform. Qualifications of subcontractor staff assigned
to the engagement should be described in the same manner as Contractor staff.
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If a proposal with subcontractors is selected, the Offeror must provide the following information
concerning each prospective subcontractor within five working days from the date of LBAC's
request:
a) complete name of the subcontractor;
b) complete address of the subcontractor;
c) type of work the subcontractor will be performing;
d) percentage of work the subcontractor will be providing;
e) evidence that the subcontractor holds a valid Alaska business license; and
f) a written statement, signed by each proposed subcontractor that clearly verifies that the
subcontractor has agreed to render the services required by the contract and is free from
conflicts of interest and is independent in fact and appearance.
An Offeror's failure to provide this information, within the time set, may cause the LBAC to
consider the Offeror's proposal non-responsive and reject it. The substitution of one subcontractor
for another may be made only at the discretion and with the prior written approval of the LBAC
Project Director.
All subcontractors that perform work under the contract resulting from this RFP are subject to the
requirements of this RFP, including, but not limited to, the requirements of paragraphs 3.05
(Applicable Law) and 3.06 (Insurance Requirements) of this RFP.
1.16 Joint Ventures
Joint ventures are acceptable. If submitting a proposal as a joint venture, the Offeror must submit
a copy of the joint venture agreement which identifies the principals involved and their rights and
responsibilities regarding performance and payment.
1.17 Offeror's Certification
By signature on the proposal, an Offeror certifies that:
a) the Offeror will comply with the laws of the State of Alaska;
b) the Offeror will comply with the applicable portion of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964;
c) the Offeror will comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and the regulations
issued thereunder by the federal government;
d) the Offeror will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the
regulations issued thereunder by the federal government;
e) the Offeror will comply with all terms and conditions set out in this RFP;
f) the proposal submitted was independently arrived at, without collusion;
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g) the Offer shall be good and firm for a period of at least 90 days from the date of deadline
for receipt of proposals to the RFP; and
h) programs, services, and activities provided to the general public under the resulting
Contract will conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the regulations
issued thereunder by the federal government.
If any Offeror fails to comply with a requirement of this paragraph, the LBAC reserves the right
to disregard the proposal, terminate the Contract, or consider the Contractor in default under the
Contract.
1.18 Conflict of Interest
Each proposal shall include a statement indicating whether or not the Offeror or any individuals
working on the Contract, including subcontractors, has a possible conflict of interest, and if so, the
nature of that conflict. Examples of conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to, the Offeror
currently being employed by the State of Alaska, formerly employed by the State of Alaska within
the past five years, or currently providing services or proposing to provide services to the State, a
political subdivision of the State, or a public corporation of the State.
Conflicts, or perceived or potential conflicts, will be evaluated by the LBAC for the degree of
conflict. The Offeror, and any subcontractors, must provide information regarding its
independence with respect to the reporting entity and its quality control procedures. Each of the
following items must be disclosed or provided, as applicable:
1. A statement that the Offeror, that no individuals working on the Contract, have conflicts
of interest in respect to the State of Alaska;
2. All prior, current, or planned work with the State of Alaska, including a brief description
of all services the Offeror is planning to perform or has proposed to perform for the State
of Alaska;
3. Any lawsuits against or involving the State of Alaska; and
4. Any relationships with the State of Alaska that could impair independence.
The Contractor shall keep itself free from any potential conflict of interest and maintain its
independence, both in fact and appearance. The Offeror must certify that it will not, at any time
during the duration of the awarded contract, have a consulting or any other relationship with any
entity covered under the contract that may impair the independence of the contractor. Failure to
disclose a conflict of interest during the period of performance will be treated as a breach of
contract under sec 3.13 (Breach of Contract).
The LBAC Chair reserves the right to consider a proposal non-responsive and reject it or cancel
the award if any interest disclosed from any source could either give the appearance of a conflict
or cause speculation as to the objectivity of the Offeror. The LBAC Chair's determination
regarding any questions of conflict of interest is final.
1.19 Project Director
The administration of the Contract is the responsibility of the Project Director. The Project Director
shall be named in the Contract but may be changed at any time at the LBAC Chair's discretion.
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