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

The Alaska State Legislature’s Legislative Budget and Audit Committee is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct an independent cost‑driver study of the Alaska Department of Corrections. The study will analyze the primary factors driving corrections expenditures, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and produce recommendations to support long‑term fiscal sustainability. Deliverables include a draft report for DOC comment, a final report to the LBAC Chair, and a presentation of findings. The work is statewide, requiring visits to selected correctional facilities but not to all regional jails. The contract budget is $650,000 with proposals due September 18, 2026. • Scope: data collection, financial analysis, stakeholder interviews, on‑site visits to key correctional centers, and development of cost‑reduction recommendations. • Timeline: project kickoff early September 2026, final report due late February 2027. • Budget: $650,000 allocated by the FY 27 operating budget. • Mandatory deliverables: draft and final reports, presentation to Legislative Budget and Audit Committee. • Evaluation criteria: firm’s experience with corrections or large‑scale public‑sector cost‑analysis, technical approach, staff qualifications, and price.