RFP 2027-2000-0098 Statewide Behavioral Health Services

STATE OF ALASKA
REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
(STATEWIDE, ALASKA)
RFP 2027-2000-0098
ISSUED SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
ISSUED BY: PRIMARY CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ALLAN OYAO
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROCUREMENT OFFICER
ALLAN.OYAO@ALASKA.GOV
(907) 269-5910
OFFERORS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RETURN THIS FORM.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: IF YOU RECEIVED THIS SOLICITATION FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA'S
"ONLINE PUBLIC NOTICE" WEB SITE, YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER
LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS. FAILURE
TO CONTACT THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION & INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 4
SEC. 1.01 PURPOSE OF THE RFP ................................................................................................................................................... 4
SEC. 1.02 BUDGET ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
SEC. 1.03 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS ................................................................................................................ 4
SEC. 1.04 PRIOR EXPERIENCE ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
SEC. 1.05 REQUIRED REVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
SEC. 1.06 QUESTIONS PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS ..................................................................................... 5
SEC. 1.07 RETURN INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 5
SEC. 1.08 ASSISTANCE TO OFFERORS WITH DISABILITY...................................................................................................... 6
SEC. 1.09 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS .................................................................................................................................. 6
SEC. 1.10 AMENDMENTS TO THE RFP ........................................................................................................................................ 6
SEC. 1.11 RFP SCHEDULE .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
SEC. 1.12 ALTERNATE PROPOSALS ............................................................................................................................................ 7
SEC. 1.13 NEWS RELEASES ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
SEC. 1.14 METHOD OF AWARD .................................................................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 8
SEC. 2.01 BACKGROUND INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 3. SCOPE OF WORK & CONTRACT INFORMATION ........................................................ 10
SEC. 3.01 SCOPE OF WORK .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
SEC. 3.02 CONTRACT TERM AND WORK SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................ 12
SEC. 3.03 PROVIDER REQUEST PROCESS ............................................................................................................................. 13
SEC. 3.04 PROVIDER PRIOR EXPERIENCE ................................................................................................................................ 13
SEC. 3.05 DELIVERABLES ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
SEC. 3.06 CONTRACT TYPE ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
SEC. 3.07 PROPOSED PAYMENT PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................... 17
SEC. 3.08 CONTRACT PAYMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 17
SEC. 3.09 LOCATION OF WORK .................................................................................................................................................. 17
SEC. 3.10 TRAVEL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
SEC. 3.11 SUBCONTRACTORS .................................................................................................................................................... 18
SEC. 3.12 RIGHT TO INSPECT PLACE OF BUSINESS ............................................................................................................... 19
SEC. 3.13 CONTRACT PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................................................ 19
SEC. 3.14 INSPECTION & MODIFICATION - REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNACCEPTABLE DELIVERABLES .................... 19
SEC. 3.15 CONTINUING EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................................ 19
SEC. 3.16 CONTRACT CHANGES - UNANTICIPATED AMENDMENTS ................................................................................ 20
SEC. 3.17 NONDISCLOSURE AND CONFIDENTIALITY .......................................................................................................... 20
SEC. 3.18 INDEMNIFICATION...................................................................................................................................................... 21
SEC. 3.19 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 21
SEC. 3.20 SERVICE CONTRACT DEFICIENCIES ....................................................................................................................... 22
SEC. 3.21 SECURITY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ......................................... 22
SEC. 3.22 SECURITY SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 23
SEC. 3.23 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT .................................................................................................................................. 27
SECTION 4. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT .............................................................................. 28
SEC. 4.01 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
SEC. 4.02 PROPOSAL CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 28
SEC. 4.03 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................... 29
SEC. 4.04 UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT ....................................................................................................................... 29
SEC. 4.05 METHODOLOGY USED FOR THE PROJECT ............................................................................................................ 29
SEC. 4.06 MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PROJECT .............................................................................................................. 29
SEC. 4.07 COST PROPOSAL .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
SEC. 4.08 EVALUATION CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................ 30
SECTION 5. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION ..................................... 31
SEC. 5.01 SUMMARY OF EVALUATION PROCESS .................................................................................................................. 31
SEC. 5.02 EVALUATION CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................ 31
SEC. 5.03 SCORING METHOD AND CALCULATION ............................................................................................................... 32
SEC. 5.04 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS (25%) ........................................................................................................... 33
SEC. 5.05 UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT (15%) ............................................................................................................ 33
SEC. 5.06 METHODOLOGY USED FOR THE PROJECT (5%) ................................................................................................... 34
SEC. 5.07 MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PROJECT (5%) ..................................................................................................... 34
SEC. 5.08 CONTRACT COST (40%) .............................................................................................................................................. 34
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SEC. 5.09 ALASKA OFFEROR PREFERENCE (10%) .................................................................................................................. 35
SECTION 6. GENERAL PROCESS AND LEGAL INFORMATION....................................................... 37
SEC. 6.01 INFORMAL DEBRIEFING ............................................................................................................................................ 37
SEC. 6.02 ALASKA BUSINESS LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIRED LICENSES .................................................................... 37
SEC. 6.03 SITE INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
SEC. 6.04 CLARIFICATION OF OFFERS ..................................................................................................................................... 38
SEC. 6.05 DISCUSSIONS WITH OFFERORS ............................................................................................................................... 38
SEC. 6.06 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS .................................................................................................................................. 38
SEC. 6.07 CONTRACT NEGOTIATION ........................................................................................................................................ 38
SEC. 6.08 FAILURE TO NEGOTIATE ........................................................................................................................................... 39
SEC. 6.09 OFFEROR NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION .............................................................................................................. 39
SEC. 6.10 PROTEST ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
SEC. 6.11 APPLICATION OF PREFERENCES ............................................................................................................................. 40
SEC. 6.12 ALASKA BIDDER PREFERENCE ................................................................................................................................ 40
SEC. 6.13 ALASKA VETERAN PREFERENCE ............................................................................................................................ 41
SEC. 6.14 ALASKA MILITARY SKILLS PROGRAM PREFERENCE ........................................................................................ 41
SEC. 6.15 STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS ..................................................................................................................... 42
SEC. 6.16 QUALIFIED OFFERORS ............................................................................................................................................... 42
SEC. 6.17 PROPOSAL AS PART OF THE CONTRACT ............................................................................................................... 42
SEC. 6.18 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................ 43
SEC. 6.19 HUMAN TRAFFICKING ............................................................................................................................................... 43
SEC. 6.20 RIGHT OF REJECTION ................................................................................................................................................. 43
SEC. 6.21 STATE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARATION COSTS ...................................................................................... 43
SEC. 6.22 DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 44
SEC. 6.23 ASSIGNMENT ................................................................................................................................................................ 44
SEC. 6.24 FORCE MAJEURE (IMPOSSIBILITY TO PERFORM) ............................................................................................... 44
SEC. 6.25 DISPUTES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 44
SEC. 6.26 SEVERABILITY ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
SEC. 6.27 SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS .......................................................................................................... 45
SEC. 6.28 SOLICITATION ADVERTISING .................................................................................................................................. 45
SEC. 6.29 FEDERALLY IMPOSED TARIFFS ............................................................................................................................... 45
SECTION 7. ATTACHMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 47
SEC. 7.01 ATTACHMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 47
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SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION & INSTRUCTIONS
SEC. 1.01 PURPOSE OF THE RFP
The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (department), is statutorily
responsible for providing behavioral health services to individuals in custody. Due to continued staffing
shortages, and in order to provide constitutionally mandated services, the department is soliciting proposals to
provide in-person and limited telehealth behavioral health services to individuals in custody statewide at all
thirteen (13) department locations. The department seeks to maintain sufficient contract sources to meet ongoing
statewide needs; therefore, this RFP allows for multiple awards. It is anticipated that at minimum two (2) and
up to four (4) separate contracts may be awarded, contingent upon the receipt of a sufficient number of
responsive proposals.
The department anticipates a total need of 21 Mental Health Clinicians (MHCs) in this solicitation.
A more detailed description of the scope of work is provided in SECTION 3. SCOPE OF WORK &
CONTRACT INFORMATION.
SEC. 1.02 BUDGET
The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, has a limited budget for this
project, and negotiations may be necessary. The resulting contractors will draw from the shared funding pool,
which will not be allocated to one contractor.
Approval or continuation of a contract resulting from this RFP is dependent upon legislative appropriation of
funding and programmatic needs.
SEC. 1.03 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS
Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM prevailing Alaska Standard Time on October 20, 2026,
as indicated by postmark or email timestamp, and late proposals will not be considered.
SEC. 1.04 PRIOR EXPERIENCE
In order for offers to be considered responsive, offerors must meet these minimum prior experience and
qualification requirements:
Offerors must have a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience providing behavioral health staffing
services in a correctional setting. The proposal must describe the offeror's relevant experience and include
resume(s) for the individual(s) who will be managing the contract, if awarded.
In addition, offerors should indicate whether they have prior experience in providing and administering the
services required under this RFP, or similar services.
Qualifications: The offeror will be responsible for ensuring all staff have the skills needed to provide mental
health services within a correctional setting. Any staff member providing services will be required to meet the
minimum qualifications established by the State of Alaska equivalent to an MHC II. A general description and
minimum qualifications for the MHC II are outlined in the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/newprint/891421
Experience working in a correctional institution is preferred but NOT required.
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Special Requirement: Offerors must identify any history of non-performance or default in the terms or
conditions of providing contract services in any contract (previous or current) with State of Alaska agencies or
other public/government agencies during the past three years. If an offeror does not disclose any non-
performance or default history as stated, and the procurement officer receives documented information to the
contrary, the offeror will be considered non-responsive, and the proposal will not be considered for evaluation
or award.
SEC. 1.05 REQUIRED REVIEW
Offerors should carefully review this solicitation for defects and questionable or objectionable material.
Comments concerning defects and questionable or objectionable material should be made in writing and
received by the procurement officer at least ten days before the deadline for receipt of proposals. This will allow
time for the issuance of any necessary amendments. It will also help prevent the opening of a defective proposal
and exposure to the offeror's proposals upon which an award could not be made.
SEC. 1.06 QUESTIONS PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS
All questions must be in writing and directed to the procurement officer. The interested party must confirm
telephone conversations in writing.
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. Other questions may be more complex and
may require a written amendment to the RFP. The procurement officer will make that decision. The deadline
for questions is October 9, 2026.
Procurement Officer: Allan Oyao - Phone: 907-269-5910 - Email: allan.oyao@alaska.gov
SEC. 1.07 RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
Do not submit your proposal through IRIS Vendor Self-Service (VSS).
If submitting a hard copy proposal, offerors must submit one hard copy of their proposal to the procurement
officer in a sealed package. The cost proposal included with the package must be sealed separately from the rest
of the proposal and must be clearly identified. The sealed proposal package(s) must be addressed as follows for
all delivery methods:
Department of Corrections
Division of Administrative Services
Attention: Allan Oyao
RFP Number: 2027-2000-0098
RFP Title: SW Behavioral Health Services
550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1800
Anchorage, AK 99501
If submitting a proposal via email, the technical proposal and cost proposal must be saved as separate PDF
documents and emailed to allan.oyao@alaska.gov as separate, clearly labeled attachments, such as "Vendor A
- Technical Proposal.pdf" and "Vendor A - Cost Proposal.pdf" (Vendor A is the name of the offeror). The
email must contain the RFP number in the subject line.
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The maximum size of a single email (including all text and attachments) that can be received by the state is
20mb (megabytes). If the email containing the proposal exceeds this size, the proposal must be sent in multiple
emails that are each less than 20 megabytes, and each email must comply with the requirements described
above.
Please note that email transmission is not instantaneous. Similar to sending a hard copy proposal, if you are
emailing your proposal, the state recommends sending it with enough time to ensure the email is delivered by
the deadline for receipt of proposals.
It is the offeror's responsibility to contact the issuing agency at 907-269-5910 or by email (preferred) to
confirm that the proposal has been received. The state is not responsible for unreadable, corrupt, or missing
attachments.
SEC. 1.08 ASSISTANCE TO OFFERORS WITH DISABILITY
Offerors with a disability may receive accommodation regarding the means of communicating this RFP or
participating in the procurement process. For more information, contact the procurement officer no later than
ten days prior to the deadline for receipt of proposals.
SEC. 1.09 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS
Amendments to or withdrawals of proposals will only be allowed if acceptable requests are received prior to
the deadline that is set for receipt of proposals. No amendments or withdrawals will be accepted after the
deadline unless they are in response to the state's request in accordance with 2 AAC 12.290.
SEC. 1.10 AMENDMENTS TO THE RFP
If an amendment is issued before the deadline for receipt of proposals, the amendment will be posted on the
State of Alaska Online Public Notice (OPN) website. The link to the posting of the amendment will be provided
to all who were notified of the RFP and to those who have registered with the procurement officer after receiving
the RFP from the OPN.
After receipt of proposals, if there is a need for any substantial clarification or material change in the RFP, an
amendment will be issued. The amendment will incorporate the clarification or change, and a new date and time
will be established for new or amended proposals. Evaluations may be adjusted as a result of receiving new or
amended proposals.
SEC. 1.11 RFP SCHEDULE
The RFP schedule set out herein represents the state's best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. If a
component of this schedule, such as the deadline for receipt of proposals, is delayed, the rest of the schedule
may be shifted accordingly. All times are in Alaska Standard Time.
ACTIVITY TIME DATE
Issue Date / RFP Released 9/24/2026
Question Deadline 10/9/2026
Deadline for Receipt of Proposals 2:00 PM 10/20/2026
Proposal Evaluations Complete 10/23/2026
Notice of Intent to Award 10/26/2026
Contract Issued 11/5/2026
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This RFP does not, by itself, obligate the state. The state's obligation will commence when the contract is
approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections or the Commissioner's designee. Upon written
notice to the contractor, the state may set a different starting date for the contract. The state will not be
responsible for any work done by the contractor, even work done in good faith, if it occurs prior to the contract
start date set by the state.
SEC. 1.12 ALTERNATE PROPOSALS
Offerors may only submit one proposal for evaluation. In accordance with 2 AAC 12.830, alternate proposals
(proposals that offer something different than what is asked for) will be rejected.
SEC. 1.13 NEWS RELEASES
News releases related to this RFP will not be made without prior approval of the project director.
SEC. 1.14 METHOD OF AWARD
It is anticipated that the State will issue at minimum two (2) contract awards for this service. Depending on the
number of proposals received and if it is in the best interest of the State, the State may issue up to four (4)
contracts for this service. Contract awards will be based on the highest scored proposals.
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SECTION 2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SEC. 2.01 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Alaska Department of Corrections operates as a unified correctional system that includes both pretrial and
sentenced individuals in custody. Department facilities house a mix of sentenced and unsentenced individuals
across the state. The Department remands approximately 28,000 individuals annually and houses approximately
4,500 individuals on any given day. The Department is one of the largest behavioral healthcare providers in the
state of Alaska.
Health Care Mission: The mission of the State of Alaska, Department of Corrections Division of Health and
Rehabilitative Services (HARS) is to provide timely access to essential care through an evidence-based
multidisciplinary approach. HARS is committed to a culture of professionalism, quality, and safety
Provision of Mental Health Services: The department shall provide essential mental health services to
individuals in custody who experience mental illness. These services are intended to maintain or improve mental
health, support appropriate adjustment within the correctional environment, reduce the risk of criminal
recidivism upon release, and assist the department in maintaining an environment that preserves the basic human
rights and dignity of individuals in custody and correctional staff.
The department has adopted policies and procedures for the health care of individuals in custody in adult
correctional facilities. The successful offeror will provide services in accordance with these policies and
procedures. A list of departmental health care policies and procedures is attached.
Please see below for a brief description of each department institution:
* Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) in Anchorage, Alaska, is a booking facility for all custody
levels for male individuals in custody. ACC houses unsentenced, sentenced, and Federal individuals in
custody. The maximum capacity is 863 individuals in custody. ACC includes acute and sub-acute
psychiatric units.
* Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC) in Nome, Alaska, is a minimum/medium custody
correctional center. AMCC houses mostly unsentenced male and female individuals in custody. The
maximum capacity is 128 individuals in custody.
* Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC) in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a booking facility for all custody levels.
FCC houses unsentenced and unsentenced male and female individuals in custody. The maximum
capacity is 259 individuals in custody.
* Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) in Wasilla, Alaska, is a minimum/medium custody
correctional center. GCCC houses unsentenced male individuals in custody. The maximum capacity is
1,472 individuals in custody. GCCC includes a sub-acute psychiatric unit.
* Hiland Mountain Correctional Complex (HMCC) in Eagle River, Alaska, is a booking facility for
all custody levels for female individuals in custody. HMCC is the only all-female population facility in
Alaska. HMCC houses unsentenced and sentenced individuals in custody. The maximum capacity is
404 individuals in custody. HMCC includes acute and sub-acute psychiatric units.
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* Ketchikan Correctional Center (KCC) in Ketchikan, Alaska, is a minimum/medium custody
correctional center. KCC houses sentenced and unsentenced male and female individuals in custody.
The maximum capacity is 58 individuals in custody.
* Lemon Creek Correctional Center (LCCC) in Juneau, Alaska, is a booking facility for all custody
levels. LCCC houses sentenced and unsentenced male and female individuals in custody. The maximum
capacity is 226 individuals in custody.
* Mat-Su Pretrial Facility (MSPT) in Palmer, Alaska, is a booking facility for all custody levels. MSPT
houses sentenced and unsentenced male and female individuals in custody. The maximum capacity is
102 individuals in custody.
* Palmer Correctional Center (PCC) in Palmer, Alaska, is a minimum/medium custody correctional
center. PCC houses sentenced male individuals in custody. The maximum capacity is 514 individuals in
custody. PCC includes a sub-acute psychiatric unit.
* Point MacKenzie Correctional Farm (PMCF) in Wasilla, Alaska, is a minimum custody facility.
PMCF houses sentenced male individuals in custody. The maximum capacity is 127 individuals in
custody.
* Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) in Seward, Alaska, is a booking facility for all custody
levels. SCCC houses sentenced male individuals in custody. The maximum capacity is 535 individuals
in custody. SCCC includes a sub-acute psychiatric unit.
* Wildwood Correctional Complex (WCC) in Kenai, Alaska, is a booking facility for all custody levels.
WCC houses sentenced male individuals in custody and unsentenced female individuals in custody. The
maximum capacity is 476 individuals in custody.
* Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center (YKCC) in Bethel, Alaska, is a booking facility for all
custody levels. YKCC houses mostly unsentenced male and female individuals in custody. The
maximum capacity is 207.
Interested offerors should be cognizant of the unique considerations associated with providing services in a
correctional setting, including the standards established by the National Commission on Correctional Health
Care (NCCHC). All Offerors shall carefully review the deliverables outlined in this RFP and the information
contained in the associated appendices to ensure submission of a complete and responsive proposal.
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SECTION 3. SCOPE OF WORK & CONTRACT INFORMATION
SEC. 3.01 SCOPE OF WORK
The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (department), is soliciting
proposals from individuals or agencies to provide behavioral health services to individuals in custody statewide
at all thirteen (13) department locations. The department seeks to maintain sufficient contract sources to meet
ongoing statewide needs; therefore, this RFP allows for multiple awards. It is anticipated that at minimum two
(2) and up to four (4) separate contracts may be awarded, contingent upon the receipt of a sufficient number of
responsive proposals.
The department anticipates a total need of 21 Mental Health Clinicians (MHCs) for this solicitation.
Each MHC shall be assigned to work on-site on a full-time basis, defined as 37.5 to 40 hours per week. MHCs
shall coordinate the delivery of services with facility staff and shall perform all duties in accordance with the
mental health needs of the facility. All services shall be rendered under the supervision and direction of the
department's designated Facility Mental Health Clinician Supervisor (or designee). On-site MHCs may be
asked by the Chief Mental Health Officer (or designee) to provide occasional telehealth behavioral health
services. These services will be limited in occurrence and only on an as-needed basis.
All contractors may be assigned shifts that include weekends and evening hours, as determined by facility needs.
This scheduling option shall ensure continuity of care and adequate client coverage during shift changes, thereby
supporting the department's obligation to maintain consistent behavioral health services.
Depending on the scope of work the successful offeror bids on, the successful offeror shall provide MHCs to
perform in-person behavioral health services, or a combination of in-person and telehealth behavioral health
services.
The number of contracted MHCs required at each correctional center will be determined by facility needs and
the number of State of Alaska (SOA) employees assigned to that location. The average number of individuals
on each MHC's caseload is also variable and may depend on factors such as the acuity of the population. The
volume of work and caseload varies from facility to facility and fluctuates based on need
The successful offeror shall provide MHCs to perform a full range of clinical mental health services, including
screenings/assessments at the time of remand and/or in response to referrals from medical and security staff. In
the event that the regularly scheduled MHC is unavailable, the offeror must provide a plan for coverage to fulfill
the duties of the absent MHC. This coverage plan, along with a plan for backfilling vacant positions, should be
included in the proposal.
Please see below for a more detailed description of required MHC duties and responsibilities:
Behavioral Health Services:
* Direct Care: MHCs shall provide direct care to individuals in custody, including evaluation, diagnosis,
treatment recommendations, and release planning for individuals in custody referred to for behavioral
health services.
* Electronic Health Records (EHR): All interactions and interventions shall be documented in the EHR
system, including but not limited to mental health evaluations, progress notes, case management notes,
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